1 Kings 8:29
“That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place.”

What does 1 Kings 8:29 mean?
The Bible verse 1 Kings 8:29 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe House of Prayer: A Sanctuary for Divine Attention
As we immerse ourselves in the sacred narrative of 1 Kings 8:29, we are led into the solemn and wonderful occasion of Solomon dedicating the temple in Jerusalem—a magnificent structure constructed as a dwelling place for the name of God. The verse states, "That thine eyes may be…
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O Sovereign Lord, Mighty and Majestic, As I approach Your throne of grace, I come with a heart full of reverence and gratitude. I enter into Your presence, mindful of the words penned in 1 Kings 8:29, "That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, even toward the…
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