1 Kings 8:30
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive.”
פָּלַל
To pray, to intercede, to mediate. Palal. He made intercession for the transgressors. Jesus prayed for those who crucified Him. He still intercedes for those who resist Him.
שָׁמַע
you will listen
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שָׁמַע
To hear, to listen, to obey. Shema. Hear O Israel. In Hebrew to truly hear means to obey. God is looking for those who hear with the intention to do.
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יָשַׁב
dwelling/ you
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יָשַׁב
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
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עֶבֶד
servant/ your
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עֶבֶד
Servant, slave. Ebed. Moses was called the servant of the LORD, the highest honour. The greatest in God's kingdom is the servant of all.
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מָקוֹם
the place
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מָקוֹם
Place, location, standing place. Maqom. This is none other than the house of God. Every place where God meets you becomes holy ground.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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תְּחִנָּה
the supplication of
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תְּחִנָּה
graciousness; causatively, entreaty
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