1 Kings 8:19
New International Version
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build the temple, but your son, your own flesh and blood—he is the one who will build the temple for my Name.’

New Living Translation
but you are not the one to do it. One of your own sons will build the Temple to honor me.’

English Standard Version
Nevertheless, you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.’

Berean Standard Bible
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

King James Bible
Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.

New King James Version
Nevertheless you shall not build the temple, but your son who will come from your body, he shall build the temple for My name.’

New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will be born to you, he will build the house for My name.’

NASB 1995
‘Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will be born to you, he will build the house for My name.’

NASB 1977
‘Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you, he shall build the house for My name.’

Legacy Standard Bible
Nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who will come forth from your loins, he shall build the house for My name.’

Amplified Bible
Nevertheless, you shall not build the house, but your son, who shall be born to you, it is he who shall build it for My Name [and My Presence].’

Christian Standard Bible
Yet you are not the one to build it; instead, your son, your own offspring, will build it for my name.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yet you are not the one to build it; instead, your son, your own offspring, will build it for My name.”

American Standard Version
nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

Contemporary English Version
But you're not the one to do it. Your son will build a temple to honor me."

English Revised Version
nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But you must not build the temple. Instead, your own son will build the temple for my name.'

Good News Translation
but you will never build it. It is your son, your own son, who will build my temple.'

International Standard Version
Nevertheless, you are not to build the Temple, but your son who will be born to you is to build a temple for my name.'

Majority Standard Bible
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

NET Bible
But you will not build the temple; your very own son will build the temple for my honor.'

New Heart English Bible
Nevertheless, you shall not build the house; but your son who shall come forth out of your body, he shall build the house for my name.'

Webster's Bible Translation
Nevertheless, thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house to my name.

World English Bible
Nevertheless, you shall not build the house; but your son who shall come out of your body, he shall build the house for my name.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
only, you do not build the house, but your son who is coming out from your loins, he builds the house for My Name.

Young's Literal Translation
only, thou dost not build the house, but thy son who is coming out from thy loins, he doth build the house for My name.

Smith's Literal Translation
But thou shalt not build a house, but thy son coming forth from thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Nevertheless thou shalt not build me a house, but thy son, that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build a house to my name.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, you shall not build a house for me. Instead, your son, who shall go forth from your loins, he himself shall build a house to my name.’

New American Bible
But it is not you who will build the house, but your son, who comes from your loins; he shall build the house for my name.

New Revised Standard Version
nevertheless you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Nevertheless you shall not build the house to my name; but your son who shall come forth out of your loins, he shall build the house to my name.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
However you shall not build a house to my name, but only your son who proceeds from your loins, he shall build a house for my name.’
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for My name.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house, but thy son that has proceeded out of thy bowels, he shall build the house to my name.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon Praises the LORD
18But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart. 19Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’ 20Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 7:12-13
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

1 Chronicles 17:11-12
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever.

1 Chronicles 22:9-10
But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’

1 Chronicles 28:6
And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father.

2 Chronicles 6:9
Nevertheless, you are not the one to build it; but your son, your own offspring, will build the house for My Name.’

2 Chronicles 7:18
then I will establish your royal throne, as I covenanted with your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man to rule over Israel.’

Psalm 132:11
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Jeremiah 33:17
For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,

Acts 2:30
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Luke 1:69
He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David,

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Hebrews 1:5
For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?


Treasury of Scripture

Nevertheless you shall not build the house; but your son that shall come forth out of your loins, he shall build the house to my name.

1 Kings 5:3-5
Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet…

2 Samuel 7:5,12,13
Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in? …

1 Chronicles 17:4,11,12
Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in: …

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Nevertheless
This word serves as a pivotal transition, indicating a shift from expectation to divine redirection. In Hebrew, the word used here is "rak," which often conveys a sense of limitation or exception. It underscores God's sovereign will, reminding us that His plans may differ from human desires, yet they are always perfect and purposeful.

you are not the one
This phrase directly addresses King David, who had a deep desire to build a temple for the Lord. The Hebrew context reveals a personal and direct communication from God, emphasizing that despite David's intentions and preparations, he was not chosen for this task. This teaches us about the importance of obedience and submission to God's specific calling for our lives.

to build the house
The "house" refers to the temple, a central place of worship for the Israelites. In Hebrew, "bayit" can mean both a physical structure and a household or dynasty. This dual meaning reflects the temple's role as both a physical place of worship and a symbol of God's enduring covenant with David's lineage.

but your son
This phrase introduces Solomon, David's son, as the chosen one to fulfill the task. The Hebrew word "ben" signifies not only a biological son but also a successor. This highlights the theme of legacy and the continuation of God's promises through generations, pointing to the importance of faithfulness in family and leadership.

your own flesh and blood
This expression emphasizes the personal and familial connection between David and Solomon. In Hebrew, "basar" (flesh) and "dam" (blood) convey a deep, intrinsic bond. It signifies God's intimate involvement in the affairs of His people, choosing someone from David's own lineage to carry out His divine plan.

he will build the house
This statement confirms Solomon's role in constructing the temple. The Hebrew verb "banah" (to build) implies not just physical construction but also establishing and making something lasting. It reflects the fulfillment of God's promise and the importance of divine timing and appointment in His work.

for My Name
The phrase "for My Name" indicates that the temple is to be built for the glory and honor of God. In Hebrew, "shem" (name) represents God's character, reputation, and presence. This underscores the temple's purpose as a place where God's presence dwells and His name is exalted, reminding us that all our endeavors should ultimately glorify God.

Verse 19. - Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house [Wordsworth observes that it was filial reverence prevented Solomon's mentioning the cause of this prohibition which, however, is mentioned with appropriate humility by David himself (1 Chronicles 22:8) ]; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name. [2 Samuel 7:11, 12. The recurrence of "the name" of the Lord is to be noticed (see vers. 16, 17, 18, 29, 48, etc.) The name of God is the expression to man of Has nature, attributes, etc.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Nevertheless,
רַ֣ק (raq)
Adverb
Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless

you
אַתָּ֔ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

are not
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

the one to build it;
תִבְנֶ֖ה (ṯiḇ·neh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build

but
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

your son,
בִּנְךָ֙ (bin·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

your own offspring,
הַיֹּצֵ֣א (hay·yō·ṣê)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

will build
יִבְנֶ֥ה (yiḇ·neh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build

the house
הַבַּ֖יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

for My Name.’
לִשְׁמִֽי׃ (liš·mî)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8034: A name


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