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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I have indeed built a magnificent temple for you, a place for you to dwell forever.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Now I have built a glorious Temple for you, a place where you can live forever!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I have indeed built you an exalted house, a place for you to dwell in forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have indeed built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I have surely built thee an house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I have surely built You an exalted house, And a place for You to dwell in forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I have truly built You a lofty house, A place for Your dwelling forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I have surely built You a lofty house, A place for Your dwelling forever.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I have surely built Thee a lofty house, A place for Thy dwelling forever.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I have surely built You a lofty house, A place for Your dwelling forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I have certainly built You a lofty house, A place for You to dwell in forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have indeed built an exalted temple for you, a place for your dwelling forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have indeed built an exalted temple for You, a place for Your dwelling forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I have surely built thee a house of habitation, a place for thee to dwell in for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Now I have built a glorious temple where you can live forever." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I have surely built thee an house of habitation, a place for thee to dwell in for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I certainly have built you a high temple, a home for you to live in permanently."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Now I have built a majestic temple for you, a place for you to live in forever." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now I have been constructing a magnificent Temple dedicated to you that will serve as a place for you to inhabit forever."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have indeed built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, truly I have built a lofty temple for you, a place where you can live permanently."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I have surely built thee a house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I have surely built you a house of habitation, a place for you to dwell in forever.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have surely built a house of habitation for You; a fixed place for Your abiding for all ages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I have surely built a house of habitation for Thee; a fixed place for Thine abiding to the ages.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Building, I built a house for thee to dwell, a place for thy resting forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Building I have built a house for thy dwelling, to be thy most firm throne for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Building, I have built a house as your dwelling place, your most firm throne forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I have indeed built you a princely house, the base for your enthronement forever.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I have built you an exalted house, a place for you to dwell in forever.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And I have surely built thee a house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I built the house as a dwelling place for you, fashioned for your dwelling for eternities!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I have surely built Thee a house of habitation, A place for Thee to dwell in for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/8-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=2940" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/8.htm">Solomon Praises the LORD</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12</span>Then Solomon declared: “The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: bā·nōh (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">I have indeed built</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: ḇā·nî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To build. A primitive root; to build."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/2073.htm" title="2073: zə·ḇul (N-ms) -- Elevation, height, lofty abode. Or zbul; from zabal; a residence.">an exalted</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4349.htm" title="4349: mā·ḵō·wn (N-ms) -- From kuwn; properly, a fixture, i.e. A basis; generally a place, especially as an abode.">a place</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: lə·šiḇ·tə·ḵā (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">for You to dwell</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lā·mîm (N-mp) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">forever.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>And as the whole assembly of Israel stood there, the king turned around and blessed them all…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-2.htm">2 Chronicles 6:2</a></span><br />But I have built You an exalted house, a place for You to dwell forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-8.htm">Exodus 25:8</a></span><br />And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-35</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/26-11.htm">Leviticus 26:11-12</a></span><br />And I will make My dwelling place among you, and My soul will not despise you. / I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-13.htm">Psalm 132:13-14</a></span><br />For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: / “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-1.htm">Isaiah 66:1</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-48.htm">Acts 7:48-49</a></span><br />However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a></span><br />And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-5.htm">2 Samuel 7:5-6</a></span><br />“Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in? / For I have not dwelt in a house from the day I brought the Israelites up out of Egypt until this day, but I have moved about with a tent as My dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a></span><br />He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-1.htm">2 Chronicles 7:1-2</a></span><br />When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. / The priests were unable to enter the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/43-7.htm">Ezekiel 43:7</a></span><br />and He said to me, “Son of man, this is the place of My throne and the place for the soles of My feet, where I will dwell among the Israelites forever. The house of Israel will never again defile My holy name—neither they nor their kings—by their prostitution and by the funeral offerings for their kings at their deaths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-6.htm">Matthew 12:6</a></span><br />But I tell you that One greater than the temple is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-11.htm">Hebrews 9:11</a></span><br />But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I have surely built you an house to dwell in, a settled place for you to abide in for ever.</p><p class="hdg">surely built</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a></b></br> He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/17-12.htm">1 Chronicles 17:12</a></b></br> He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/22-10.htm">1 Chronicles 22:10,11</a></b></br> He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I <i>will be</i> his father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever… </p><p class="hdg">a settled</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-68.htm">Psalm 78:68,69</a></b></br> But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/132-13.htm">Psalm 132:13,14</a></b></br> For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired <i>it</i> for his habitation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/4-21.htm">John 4:21-23</a></b></br> Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Abiding</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-5.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-17.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-33.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-45.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-43.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/numbers/24-8.htm">Lofty</a> <a href="/judges/5-25.htm">Magnificent</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">Present</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-42.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/11-16.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-19.htm">Abiding</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-2.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-20.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-30.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-7.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-32.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-2.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-24.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-2.htm">Lofty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">Magnificent</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">Present</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-49.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-2.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-17.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">The feast of the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm">Solomon's blessing</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/8-22.htm">Solomon's prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">Solomon's blessing</a></span><br><span class="reftext">62. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/8-62.htm">His sacrifice of peace offerings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "exalted house" refers to the Temple, which was a significant architectural and spiritual achievement for Israel. The Temple was built on Mount Moriah, a site with deep historical and religious significance, as it is traditionally believed to be the location where Abraham was prepared to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22). The construction of the Temple fulfilled the promise God made to David, Solomon's father, that his son would build a house for God's name (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a>). The Temple served as a central place of worship and a symbol of God's presence among His people. It was designed with intricate details and costly materials, reflecting the glory and majesty of God.<p><b>a place for You to dwell forever</b><br>The concept of God dwelling among His people is a recurring theme in the Bible. The Temple was seen as the earthly dwelling place of God, where His presence would reside in the Holy of Holies. This idea of God dwelling with His people is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus is described as "Immanuel," meaning "God with us" (<a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a>). The Temple also foreshadows the coming of Christ, who referred to His body as a temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>), indicating that He is the ultimate dwelling place of God among humanity. The phrase "forever" signifies the eternal nature of God's covenant with Israel, though it also points to the future hope of a new heaven and new earth where God will dwell with His people eternally (<a href="/revelation/21-3.htm">Revelation 21:3</a>). Solomon's declaration reflects the hope and expectation that God's presence would remain with Israel perpetually, though history shows that the physical Temple was eventually destroyed, pointing to the need for a more permanent solution through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The king of Israel who succeeded his father David. He is known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>A significant place of worship for the Israelites, constructed by Solomon as a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and the presence of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dedication_of_the_temple.htm">The Dedication of the Temple</a></b><br>A major event where Solomon dedicates the newly built temple to the Lord, marking a pivotal moment in Israel's religious history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_god's_dwelling_place.htm">The Significance of God's Dwelling Place</a></b><br>The temple symbolizes God's desire to be present with His people. It serves as a reminder of His covenant and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_god's_promises.htm">The Fulfillment of God's Promises</a></b><br>Solomon's completion of the temple fulfills God's promise to David, demonstrating that God is faithful to His word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transition_from_physical_to_spiritual.htm">The Transition from Physical to Spiritual</a></b><br>While the temple was a physical structure, it points to the greater reality of God's presence in the hearts of believers through the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_and_worship.htm">Reverence and Worship</a></b><br>The dedication of the temple calls believers to approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His holiness and majesty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/our_role_as_living_temples.htm">Our Role as Living Temples</a></b><br>As Christians, we are called to be living temples, housing the Holy Spirit and reflecting God's glory in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_house_of_yahweh.htm">What defines the House of Yahweh?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_kings_8_27_contradictory.htm">In 1 Kings 8:27, Solomon acknowledges that God cannot be contained by the temple, yet the chapter emphasizes the temple as God's dwelling; isn't this contradictory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_in_temples_(1_kings_8_13_acts_7_48).htm">Does God dwell in temples? (1 Kings 8:13 vs. Acts 7:48)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/has_satan_asked_to_test_you.htm">What is the purpose of the Temple of God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I have surely built</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">to build, I have built</span>] <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>thee a house to dwell in, a settled place for thee to abide in forever.</span> [The temple was primarily, as already remarked, a shrine for the ark, between the cherubim of the mercy seat of which God dwelt. This was a <span class="hebrew">מָכֹון</span> (from <span class="hebrew">כוּן</span>, <span class="accented">statuit</span>), a settled place. The tabernacle was but a poor and transitory abode, partaking of the frailty of the shepherd's tent (<a href="/isaiah/38-12.htm">Isaiah 38:12</a>). For <span class="hebrew">עולָמִים</span> (<span class="greek">αἰῶνες</span>), cf. <a href="/isaiah/26-4.htm">Isaiah 26:4</a>; <a href="/isaiah/51-9.htm">Isaiah 51:9</a>; <a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24</a>; <a href="/psalms/145-13.htm">Psalm 145:13</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/8-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I have indeed built</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנֹ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">an exalted</span><br /><span class="heb">זְבֻ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḇul)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2073.htm">Strong's 2073: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elevation, height, lofty abode</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a place</span><br /><span class="heb">מָכ֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ḵō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4349.htm">Strong's 4349: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fixture, a basis, a place, as an abode</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for You to dwell</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשִׁבְתְּךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šiḇ·tə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever.”</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹלָמִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·lā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/8-13.htm">1 Kings 8:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/8-13.htm">1 Kings 8:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/8-13.htm">1 Kings 8:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/8-13.htm">1 Kings 8:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/8-13.htm">1 Kings 8:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/8-13.htm">1 Kings 8:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/8-13.htm">1 Kings 8:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/8-13.htm">1 Kings 8:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/8-13.htm">1 Kings 8:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/8-13.htm">1 Kings 8:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/8-13.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 8:13 I have surely built you a house (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 8:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 8:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/8-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 8:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 8:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>