Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
The Lord said to him, “
King James Version
And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
Holman Bible
The Lord said to him:
I have heard your prayer and petition you have made before Me. I have consecrated this temple you have built, to put My name there forever;
International Standard Version
The LORD told him: "I've heard your prayer and your request that you made to me. I have consecrated this Temple that you have built by placing my name there forever. My eyes and my heart will be there continuously.
A Conservative Version
And LORD said to him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, which thou have made before me. I have hallowed this house, which thou have built, to put my name there forever. And my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetuall
American Standard Version
And Jehovah said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
Amplified
The Lord told him, “I have heard your prayer and supplication which you have made before Me; I have consecrated this house which you have built by putting My Name and My Presence there forever. My eyes and My heart shall be there perpetually.
Bible in Basic English
And the Lord said to him, Your prayers and your requests for grace have come to my ears: I have made holy this house which you have made, and I have put my name there for ever; my eyes and my heart will be there at all times.
Darby Translation
And Jehovah said to him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication which thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jehovah will say to him, I heard thy supplication and thy prayer which thou didst supplicate before me: I consecrated this house which thou didst build to put my name there even to forever; and mine eyes and my heart were there all the days.
King James 2000
And the LORD said unto him, I have heard your prayer and your supplication, that you have made before me: I have hallowed this house, which you have built, to put my name there forever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Yahweh said to him, "I have heard your prayer and your plea which you have made before me. I have consecrated this house which you have built, by putting my name there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.
Modern King James verseion
And Jehovah said to him, I have heard your prayer and your cry which you have made before Me. I have made this house which you have built holy, to put My name there forever. And My eyes and My heart shall be there perpetually.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the LORD said unto him, "I have heard thy prayer and intercession that thou madest before me, and have hallowed this house which thou hast built, to put my name there forever and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.
NET Bible
The Lord said to him, "I have answered your prayer and your request for help that you made to me. I have consecrated this temple you built by making it my permanent home; I will be constantly present there.
New Heart English Bible
The LORD said to him, "I have heard your prayer and your supplication, that you have made before me. I have made this house holy, which you have built, to put my name there forever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
The Emphasized Bible
And Yahweh said unto him - I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, wherewith thou hast made supplication before me, I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my Name there unto times age-abiding, - and mine eyes and my heart shall be there, continually:
Webster
And the LORD said to him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
World English Bible
Yahweh said to him, "I have heard your prayer and your supplication, that you have made before me. I have made this house holy, which you have built, to put my name there forever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Jehovah saith unto him, 'I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication with which thou hast made supplication before Me; I have hallowed this house that thou hast built to put My name there -- unto the age, and Mine eyes and My heart have been there all the days.
Themes
Government » God in » In counseling solomon
Jerusalem » What shall be put in jerusalem
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Name » A place being established for the name of the lord
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Solomon
Prayer » Answered » Solomon, asking for wisdom
Solomon » Covenant renewed in a vision after the dedication of the temple
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » A dwelling place of the lord
Interlinear
Shama`
Chanan
Paniym
Qadash
Bayith
Banah
Suwm
`owlam
`ayin
Leb
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 9:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh's Challenge To Solomon
2
Jehovah came to him again in a vision just as he had done at Gibeon.
3 The Lord said to him, “
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:12
Jehovah your God cares about this land. Jehovah watches over it day after day and year by year.
1 Kings 8:29
Watch over this Temple day and night. For this is the place where you have chosen to be worshiped. Hear me when I face this Temple and pray.
2 Kings 20:5
Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people: 'This is what Jehovah God of your ancestor David says: I heard your prayer. I saw your tears. Now I will heal you. The day after tomorrow you will go to Jehovah's Temple.
Psalm 10:17
You have heard the desire of humble people, O Jehovah. You encourage them. You incline your ear (pay close attention) to them.
2 Chronicles 6:40
Finally, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.
Exodus 20:11
Jehovah made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them in six days. He rested on the seventh day. Therefore Jehovah blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
Numbers 16:38
The incense burners of these men who sinned and lost their lives are holy, because they were offered to Jehovah. Hammer them into thin metal sheets to cover the altar. This will be a sign to the Israelites.
Deuteronomy 12:5
You should seek Jehovah at the place Jehovah your God chooses out of all your tribes. This is where he will dwell and establish his name. This is where you should go.
Deuteronomy 12:11
It will happen in the place Jehovah choose for his name to dwell, there you shall bring all that I command you. Bring your burnt offerings and your sacrifices, your tithes and the contribution of your hand, and all your choice vowed offerings that you will vow to Jehovah.
Deuteronomy 12:21
If the place Jehovah your God chooses to put his name is too far away from you, you may slaughter an animal from the herds or flocks that Jehovah has given you. Eat as much as you want in your city. I have commanded you to do this.
Deuteronomy 16:11
Enjoy yourselves in the presence of Jehovah your God along with your sons, daughters, male and female slaves, the Levites who live in your cities, the foreigners, orphans, and widows who live among you. Enjoy yourselves at the place Jehovah your God will choose as a dwelling for his name.
1 Kings 8:10-11
As the priests were leaving the Temple, it was suddenly filled with a cloud.
2 Chronicles 7:15-16
My eyes will be open! My ears will pay attention to the prayers offered at this place.
Psalm 66:19
But God has heard me. He paid attention to my prayer.
Psalm 116:1
I love Jehovah because he hears my voice when I pray.
Psalm 132:13-14
Jehovah has chosen Zion. He wants it for his home.
Song of Songs 4:9-10
You have ravished my heart, my sister, and my spouse. You have ravished my heart with one of your eyes, with one chain around your neck.
Jeremiah 15:1
Jehovah said to me: I would not feel sorry for these people, even if Moses and Samuel were standing in front of me. Send them away from my presence, and let them go.
Daniel 9:23
At the beginning of your supplications the commandment went forth. I came to report to you for you are greatly loved. Consider the matter, and understand the vision.
Matthew 6:9
Our Father in heaven, holy is your name. (Exodus 6:3) (Psalm 83:18) (Isaiah 42:8; 54:5; 63:16; 64:8)
John 11:42
I knew that you always hear me. But because of the crowd that stands here I said it, that they may believe that you did send me.
Acts 10:31
He said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard and your gifts of mercy are noticed in the sight of God.
1 John 5:14
This is the confidence that we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.