1 Kings 4:29

Translations

Modern

And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.

Traditional

And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.

Literal

And God gave wisdom to Solomon, and understanding exceedingly great, and breadth of heart, like the sand that is on the shore of the sea.

Latin

Dedit quoque Deus sapientiam Salomoni, et prudentiam multam nimis, et latitudinem cordis quasi arenam quæ est in littore maris.

Original

Hebrew

English

And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.

Notes

1 Kings 4:29–30

men of the East: Babylon was famous for its wise men. However, Solomon's wisdom, given by God (1 Kings 3:9, 12, 28; Proverbs 1:7; Ecclesiastes 12:13), was greater than all of them (1 Kings 4:34).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

1 Kings 3:12
…behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
1 Kings 4:20
The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing.
Ecclesiastes 2:26
To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
2 Chronicles 1:10–12
Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
Isaiah 60:5
Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you.
Psalm 119:34
Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
1 Kings 3:28
When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
Genesis 41:49
So Joseph stored up grain in such abundance, like the sand of the sea, that he stopped keeping track of it; for it was beyond measure.

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Kings, Books of First and Second Proverbs, Book of Solomon (Person)

Topics

Heart: Renewed: Wise Liberality: Solomon Solomon: Piety of Solomon: Wisdom and Fame of The Sea: The Shore of, Covered with Sand Wisdom of Solomon Wise Men: Solomon

1 Kings 4:29

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