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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
1 Kings 8:12
Then, said Solomon, - Yahweh, said, that he would make his habitation in thick gloom:
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then Solomon said:
Then Solomon said:
Hebrew Names Version
Then spoke Shlomo, the LORD has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Then spoke Shlomo, the LORD has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
King James Version
Then spake Solomon, The Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Then spake Solomon, The Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
English Standard Version
Then Solomon said, "The Lord has said that he would dwell in thick darkness.
Then Solomon said, "The Lord has said that he would dwell in thick darkness.
New Century Version
Then Solomon said, "The Lord said he would live in a dark cloud.
Then Solomon said, "The Lord said he would live in a dark cloud.
New English Translation
Then Solomon said, "The Lord has said that he lives in thick darkness.
Then Solomon said, "The Lord has said that he lives in thick darkness.
Amplified Bible
Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick darkness [of the cloud].
Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick darkness [of the cloud].
New American Standard Bible
Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick darkness.
Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick darkness.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then spake Salomon, The Lord said, that he woulde dwell in the darke cloude.
Then spake Salomon, The Lord said, that he woulde dwell in the darke cloude.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then Solomon said,"Yahweh has said that He would dwell in the cloud of dense gloom.
Then Solomon said,"Yahweh has said that He would dwell in the cloud of dense gloom.
Contemporary English Version
Then Solomon prayed: "Our Lord , you said that you would live in a dark cloud.
Then Solomon prayed: "Our Lord , you said that you would live in a dark cloud.
Complete Jewish Bible
Shlomo said, " Adonai said he would live in thick darkness.
Shlomo said, " Adonai said he would live in thick darkness.
Darby Translation
Then said Solomon: Jehovah said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Then said Solomon: Jehovah said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Easy-to-Read Version
Then Solomon said, "The Lord caused the sun to shine in the sky, but he chose to live in a dark cloud.
Then Solomon said, "The Lord caused the sun to shine in the sky, but he chose to live in a dark cloud.
George Lamsa Translation
Then Solomon said, O LORD, thou hast said that thou wouldst dwell in the thick darkness.
Then Solomon said, O LORD, thou hast said that thou wouldst dwell in the thick darkness.
Good News Translation
Then Solomon prayed: "You, Lord , have placed the sun in the sky, yet you have chosen to live in clouds and darkness.
Then Solomon prayed: "You, Lord , have placed the sun in the sky, yet you have chosen to live in clouds and darkness.
Lexham English Bible
Then Solomon said, "Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the very thick cloud.
Then Solomon said, "Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the very thick cloud.
Literal Translation
And Solomon said, Jehovah has said that He would dwell in the thick darkness.
And Solomon said, Jehovah has said that He would dwell in the thick darkness.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then sayde Salomon: The LORDE sayde, that he wolde dwell in a darke cloude.
Then sayde Salomon: The LORDE sayde, that he wolde dwell in a darke cloude.
American Standard Version
Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Then spake Solomon, Jehovah hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Bible in Basic English
Then Solomon said, O Lord, to the sun you have given the heaven for a living-place, but your living-place was not seen by men;
Then Solomon said, O Lord, to the sun you have given the heaven for a living-place, but your living-place was not seen by men;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Then spake Solomon: The Lorde saide that he would dwell in the darke cloude.
Then spake Solomon: The Lorde saide that he would dwell in the darke cloude.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Then spoke Solomon: The LORD hath said that He would dwell in the thick darkness.
Then spoke Solomon: The LORD hath said that He would dwell in the thick darkness.
King James Version (1611)
Then spake Solomon; The Lord said that hee would dwell in the thicke darkenesse.
Then spake Solomon; The Lord said that hee would dwell in the thicke darkenesse.
English Revised Version
Then spake Solomon, The LORD hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Then spake Solomon, The LORD hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Berean Standard Bible
Then Solomon said: "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
Then Solomon said: "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Thanne Salomon seide, The Lord seide, that he wolde dwelle in a cloude.
Thanne Salomon seide, The Lord seide, that he wolde dwelle in a cloude.
Young's Literal Translation
Then said Solomon, `Jehovah hath said to dwell in thick darkness;
Then said Solomon, `Jehovah hath said to dwell in thick darkness;
Update Bible Version
Then Solomon spoke, Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Then Solomon spoke, Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then spoke Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Then spoke Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
World English Bible
Then spoke Solomon, Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
Then spoke Solomon, Yahweh has said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.
New King James Version
Then Solomon spoke: "The LORD said He would dwell in the dark cloud.
Then Solomon spoke: "The LORD said He would dwell in the dark cloud.
New Living Translation
Then Solomon prayed, "O Lord , you have said that you would live in a thick cloud of darkness.
Then Solomon prayed, "O Lord , you have said that you would live in a thick cloud of darkness.
New Life Bible
Then Solomon said, "The Lord has said that He would live in the thick cloud.
Then Solomon said, "The Lord has said that He would live in the thick cloud.
New Revised Standard
Then Solomon said, "The Lord has said that he would dwell in thick darkness.
Then Solomon said, "The Lord has said that he would dwell in thick darkness.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then Solomon said: The Lord said that he would dwell in a cloud.
Then Solomon said: The Lord said that he would dwell in a cloud.
Revised Standard Version
Then Solomon said, "The LORD has set the sun in the heavens, but has said that he would dwell in thick darkness.
Then Solomon said, "The LORD has set the sun in the heavens, but has said that he would dwell in thick darkness.
THE MESSAGE
Then Solomon spoke: God has told us that he lives in the dark where no one can see him; I've built this splendid Temple, O God, to mark your invisible presence forever.
Then Solomon spoke: God has told us that he lives in the dark where no one can see him; I've built this splendid Temple, O God, to mark your invisible presence forever.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud.
Contextual Overview
12 Then, said Solomon, - Yahweh, said, that he would make his habitation in thick gloom: 13 I have, built, a house as a high abode for thee, - A settled place for thee to abide in, for ages. 14 And the king turned about his face, and blessed all the convocation of Israel, - while all the convocation of Israel was standing; 15 and he said - Blessed, be Yahweh, God of Israel, who spake with his mouth, unto David my father, - that which with his hand he hath fulfilled, saying: - 16 Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel, out of Egypt, I had chosen no city, out of all the tribes of Israel, for building a house, where my Name might be, - but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my Name should be there, and I have chosen David, to be over my people Israel: 17 And so it came to pass, that it was near the heart of David my father, - to build a house for the Name of Yahweh, God of Israel. 18 Then said Yahweh unto David my father, Because it was near thy heart to build a house for my Name, thou didst well that it was near thy heart; 19 Only, thou thyself, must not build the house, - but, thine own son who hath proceeded out of thy loins, he, shall build the house, for my Name. 20 So then Yahweh hath established his word which he spake, - and I have been raised up in the room of David my father, and have taken my seat upon the throne of Israel, as spake Yahweh, and have built the house for the Name of Yahweh, God of Israel; 21 and have appointed there a place for the ark, wherein is the covenant of Yahweh, - which he solemnised with our fathers, when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
The Lord: Deuteronomy 4:11, 2 Chronicles 6:1, 2 Chronicles 6:2-11, Psalms 18:8-11, Psalms 97:2
the thick: Exodus 20:21, Leviticus 16:2, Deuteronomy 5:22, Isaiah 45:15, Hebrews 12:18
Reciprocal: Exodus 19:9 - Lo 2 Samuel 22:10 - darkness Job 26:9 - General Ecclesiastes 12:9 - he still
Cross-References
Genesis 8:2
and the fountains of the roaring-deep were shut, and the windows of the heavens, - and the heavy rain was restrained from the heavens;
and the fountains of the roaring-deep were shut, and the windows of the heavens, - and the heavy rain was restrained from the heavens;
Genesis 8:3
and the waters returned from off the earth they went on returning, - and so the waters decreased at the end of a hundred and fifty days.
and the waters returned from off the earth they went on returning, - and so the waters decreased at the end of a hundred and fifty days.
Genesis 8:5
But, the waters went on decreasing, until the tenth month, - in the tenth month , on the first of the month, were seen the tops of the mountains.
But, the waters went on decreasing, until the tenth month, - in the tenth month , on the first of the month, were seen the tops of the mountains.
Genesis 8:6
And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark that he had made;
And it came to pass at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark that he had made;
Genesis 8:7
and sent forth a raven, - and it kept going forth and returning, until the drying up of the waters from off the earth.
and sent forth a raven, - and it kept going forth and returning, until the drying up of the waters from off the earth.
Genesis 8:8
And he sent forth a dove from him, - to see whether the waters had abated, from off the face of the ground;
And he sent forth a dove from him, - to see whether the waters had abated, from off the face of the ground;
Genesis 8:10
Then stayed he yet seven days more, - and, again sent forth the dove out of the ark.
Then stayed he yet seven days more, - and, again sent forth the dove out of the ark.
Psalms 27:14
Wait thou for Yahweh, - Be strong, and let thy heart be bold, Wait, then, for Yahweh!
Wait thou for Yahweh, - Be strong, and let thy heart be bold, Wait, then, for Yahweh!
Isaiah 8:17
I will therefore long for Yahweh, Who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, - And will wait, for him.
I will therefore long for Yahweh, Who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, - And will wait, for him.
Isaiah 25:9
So shall it he said, in that day, Lo! our God, is this! We waited for him, that he might save us, - This, is Yahweh! We waited for him, Let us exult and rejoice in his salvation.
So shall it he said, in that day, Lo! our God, is this! We waited for him, that he might save us, - This, is Yahweh! We waited for him, Let us exult and rejoice in his salvation.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And then spake Solomon,.... Perceiving by this symbol that the Lord was come into his house, to take up his dwelling in it, and seeing the priests and people in consternation at it, spake the following words to their comfort:
the Lord said that he would dwell in the thick darkness; and now was fulfilling his promise, and therefore to be considered not as a token of his displeasure, but of his gracious presence; this was done for the greater awe of the divine Majesty, and to denote the darkness of the former dispensation; reference may be had to Leviticus 16:2 or rather this was now said by the Lord, that is, it appeared to be his resolution and determination to dwell in this manner; the Targum is,
"the Lord is pleased to cause his Shechinah or divine Majesty to dwell in Jerusalem,''
in the temple there. This was imitated by the Heathens; hence the Lacedemonians had a temple dedicated to Jupiter Scotitas, or the dark, as Pausanias u relates; and the Indian Pagans to this day affect darkness in their temples, and are very careful that no light enter into them but by the door, which is commonly strait and low, and by little crevices in the windows w.
u Laconica, sive, I. 3. p. 178. w Agreement of Customs between the East-Indians and Jews, art. 5. p. 35.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Rather, “The Lord spake of dwelling in the thick darkness” (margin reference). Solomon sees in the cloud the visible symbol of God’s presence, and accepts the token as a proof that He has taken possession of the house built for Him, and will thenceforth dwell there 1 Kings 8:13.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Kings 8:12. The Lord said - he would dwell — It was under the appearance of a cloud that God showed himself present with Israel in the wilderness; see Exodus 14:19-20. And at the dedication of the tabernacle in the wilderness, God manifested himself in the same way that he did here at the dedication of the temple; see Exodus 40:34-35.
