And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,
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Verse 11 is found in chapter 6 of 1 Kings. Amid the architectural description, a word from the Lord comes to Solomon: the permanence of the house depends on obedience. This interruption is theologically fundamental because it prevents the temple from being interpreted as an automatic guarantee of divine protection. The building may be magnificent, but the relationship of the king and people with God remains conditioned by covenant faithfulness.
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Compare 1 Kings 6:11 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und es geschah des HERRN Wort zu Salomo und sprach:
Y fue palabra de Jehová a Salomón, diciendo:
La palabra de Jehová llegó a Salomón:
L'Eternel adressa la parole à Salomon, et lui dit:
E la parola del Signore fu indirizzata a Salomone, dicendo:
Então veio a palavra do SENHOR a Salomão, dizendo:
耶和華的話臨到 所羅門 ,說:
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