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(For they shall hear of thy great name, and of thy strong hand, and of thy stretched out arm;) when he shall come and pray toward this house;
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Verse 42 is found in chapter 8 of 1 Kings. Solomon even includes the foreigner who prays toward the temple, so that all peoples may know the name of the Lord. This request introduces a universal dimension into the dedication of a national sanctuary. Israel has a particular identity, but the fame and knowledge of the Lord are not restricted to Israel. The prayer connects the temple with God’s purpose of being known among the nations.
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Compare 1 Kings 8:42 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.
Deutsch · L1912 (denn sie werden hören von deinem großen Namen und von deiner mächtigen Hand und von deinem ausgereckten Arm), und kommt, daß er bete vor diesem Hause:
Español · RVR1909 (Porque oirán de tu grande nombre, y de tu mano fuerte, y de tu brazo extendido,) y viniere a orar a esta casa;
Español · NTBT pues oirán de tu gran nombre, de tu mano poderosa y de tu brazo extendido, cuando venga y ore hacia esta casa,
Français · LSG car on saura que ton nom est grand, ta main forte, et ton bras étendu, quand il viendra prier dans cette maison, -
Italiano · DIO1885 Perciocchè udiranno parlare del tuo gran Nome, e della tua possente mano, e del tuo braccio steso. Quando adunque un tale sarà venuto, ed avrà fatta orazione in questa Casa,
Português · ARC (Porque ouvirão do teu grande nome, e da tua forte mão, e do teu braço estendido), e vier orar voltado para esta casa,
中文 · RCUV 他們因聽見你的大名和大能的手，以及伸出來的膀臂，來向這殿禱告，
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