1 Kings 8:58 cpdv — But may he incline our hearts to himself, so that we may walk in all his ways, and keep his commandments, and his cerem…

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"But may he incline our hearts to himself, so that we may walk in all his ways, and keep his commandments, and his ceremonies, and whatever judgments he commanded to our fathers. "

— 1 Kings 8:58, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 8 — Context

55

Then he stood and blessed the entire assembly of Israel in a great voice, saying:

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“Blessed is the Lord, who has given rest to his people Israel, in accord with all that he said. Not even one word, out of all the good things that he spoke by his servant Moses, has fallen away.

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May the Lord our God be with us, just as he was with our fathers, not abandoning us, and not rejecting us.

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But may he incline our hearts to himself, so that we may walk in all his ways, and keep his commandments, and his ceremonies, and whatever judgments he commanded to our fathers.

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And may these my words, by which I have prayed before the Lord, be near to the Lord our God, day and night, so that he may accomplish judgment for his servant and for his people Israel, throughout each day.

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So may all the peoples of the earth know that the Lord himself is God, and there is no other beside him.

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Also, may our hearts be perfect with the Lord our God, so that we may walk in his decrees, and keep his commandments, as also on this day.”

1 Kings 8:58 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 8:58 say?
1 Kings 8:58 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But may he incline our hearts to himself, so that we may walk in all his ways, and keep his commandments, and his ceremonies, and whatever judgments he commanded to our fathers. ”
Where is 1 Kings 8:58 in the Bible?
1 Kings 8:58 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, verse 58.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 8:58.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 8:58 in?
1 Kings 8:58 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 8:58?
1 Kings 8:58 reads (CPDV): “But may he incline our hearts to himself, so that we may walk in all his ways, and keep his commandments, and his ceremonies, and whatever judgments he commanded to our fathers. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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