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#190 | The Rise and Fall of King Solomon: The Temple and The Name of God
What does it mean for God’s name to dwell in a temple—when even the highest heavens cannot contain Him? In this episode, we explore part of Solomon’s dedication prayer in 1 Kings 8:26–30, where the phrase “the name ” appears 14 times in the chapter. In the prayer, Solomon acknowledges a paradox: though God is infinite and uncontainable, His name—His revealed presence—chooses to dwell in the temple. This invites us into a deep biblical mystery: the name of the Lord is portrayed by Old Testament authors as both distinct from YHWH and yet also identified with Him. Specifically, the name of the…
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