And also to the alien, who is not of Thy people Israel…
“And also to the alien, who is not of Thy people Israel, but comes from a distant land on account of Thy fame; for hearing of Thy great name and Thy strong hand, and Thine outstretched arm, he comes to this house to pray... do Thou listen in the heavens, the place where Thou dwellest, and perform all that the alien begs of Thee, so that all the peoples of the earth may know Thy name, to fear Thee like Thine own people Israel, and to know that Thy name is proclaimed over this house that I have built.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A plea for divine attention to a foreign worshiper, hoping that hearing God's power will inspire worldwide reverence for God
In simple terms: Ask God to hear a foreign worshiper so all people will fear and know Him
Key Takeaway
Seek divine favor for inclusivity and recognition
Themes
faith
inclusivity
divine power
reverence
Mood
hopeful
reverent
reflective
Type
prayer
spiritual
biblical
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- interfaith dialogue
- building places of worship
- seeking divine guidance
Key Concepts
theology
interfaith
prayer
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging outsiders reflect on one's own faith?
A Different Perspective
May the foreign worshiper truly understand and spread God's name, or could this be seen as imposing belief?