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Moreover concerning the foreigner, who is not of your people Israel, when he shall come out of a far country for your name`s sake
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God's Heart for All Nations
Solomon's prayer for foreigners was a significant and 'striking' part of the Temple's dedication, not an afterthought. Commentators explain this reflects the Mosaic Law's surprising liberality toward strangers. This inclusion was a powerful statement against national exclusiveness, showing that God's concern has always extended beyond the borders of Israel.
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1 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Nothing is more remarkable in the Mosaic Law than its liberality with regard to strangers, both in general (Exodus 22:21; [Reference Le…
19th Century
Anglican
The prayer of Solomon, uttered (see 1 Kings 8:54) on his knees with hands uplifted to heaven, long and detailed as it is, is yet extrem…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover, concerning a stranger that is not of thy people Israel One of another count…
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