1 Kings 6:22
New International Version
So he overlaid the whole interior with gold. He also overlaid with gold the altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

New Living Translation
So he finished overlaying the entire Temple with gold, including the altar that belonged to the Most Holy Place.

English Standard Version
And he overlaid the whole house with gold, until all the house was finished. Also the whole altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary he overlaid with gold.

Berean Standard Bible
So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

King James Bible
And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until he had finished all the house: also the whole altar that was by the oracle he overlaid with gold.

New King James Version
The whole temple he overlaid with gold, until he had finished all the temple; also he overlaid with gold the entire altar that was by the inner sanctuary.

New American Standard Bible
He overlaid the entire house with gold, until all the house was finished. Also the entire altar which was by the inner sanctuary he overlaid with gold.

NASB 1995
He overlaid the whole house with gold, until all the house was finished. Also the whole altar which was by the inner sanctuary he overlaid with gold.

NASB 1977
And he overlaid the whole house with gold, until all the house was finished. Also the whole altar which was by the inner sanctuary he overlaid with gold.

Legacy Standard Bible
So he overlaid the whole house with gold, until all the house was finished. Also the whole altar which was by the inner sanctuary he overlaid with gold.

Amplified Bible
Then he overlaid the entire house with gold, until the whole house was finished. He also overlaid the entire [incense] altar which was by the Holy of Holies with gold.

Christian Standard Bible
So he added the gold overlay to the entire temple until everything was completely finished, including the entire altar that belongs to the inner sanctuary.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So he added the gold overlay to the entire temple until everything was completely finished, including the entire altar that belongs to the inner sanctuary.

American Standard Version
And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until all the house was finished: also the whole altar that belonged to the oracle he overlaid with gold.

English Revised Version
And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until all the house was finished: also the whole altar that belonged to the oracle he overlaid with gold.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He covered the entire inside of the temple with gold. He also covered the entire altar in the inner room with gold.

Good News Translation
The whole interior of the Temple was covered with gold, as well as the altar in the Most Holy Place.

International Standard Version
He finished the Temple by overlaying it entirely with gold, including overlaying with gold the whole altar that was by the inner sanctuary.

Majority Standard Bible
So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

NET Bible
He plated the entire inside of the temple with gold, as well as the altar inside the inner sanctuary.

New Heart English Bible
The whole house he overlaid with gold, until all the house was finished: also the whole altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary he overlaid with gold.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until he had finished all the house: also the whole altar that was by the oracle he overlaid with gold.

World English Bible
He overlaid the whole house with gold, until all the house was finished. He also overlaid the whole altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary with gold.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he has overlaid the whole of the house with gold, until the completion of all the house; and the whole of the altar that the oracle has, he has overlaid with gold.

Young's Literal Translation
And the whole of the house he hath overlaid with gold, till the completion of all the house; and the whole of the altar that the oracle hath, he hath overlaid with gold.

Smith's Literal Translation
And all the house he overlaid with gold even till he completed all the house: and all the altar which was to the oracle he overlaid with gold.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there was nothing in the temple that was not covered with gold: the whole altar of the oracle he covered also with gold.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And there was nothing in the temple that was not covered with gold. Moreover, the entire altar of the oracle he overlaid with gold.

New American Bible
He covered the whole house with gold, until the whole house was done, and the whole altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary he covered with gold.

New Revised Standard Version
Next he overlaid the whole house with gold, in order that the whole house might be perfect; even the whole altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary he overlaid with gold.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until all the house was finished; also the whole altar that was in the sanctuary he overlaid with gold.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the entire house he covered with gold until he had finished the entire house and all the altar of the Holy Place in a layer of gold.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until all the house was finished; also the whole altar that belonged to the Sanctuary he overlaid with gold.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he covered the whole house with gold, till he had finished gilding the whole house.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Temple's Interior
21So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. 22 So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

Cross References
Exodus 25:11
Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it.

Exodus 37:2
He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it.

2 Chronicles 3:4-10
The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. / He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains. / He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim. ...

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

Exodus 30:3
Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it.

2 Chronicles 3:8
Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold.

2 Chronicles 3:7
He overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.

2 Chronicles 4:20-22
the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; / the wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers of pure gold; and the gold doors of the temple: the inner doors to the Most Holy Place as well as the doors of the main hall.

Exodus 25:24
Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding around it.

Exodus 37:11
He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it.

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.

Exodus 25:17-21
And you are to construct a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. / Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. ...

Exodus 37:6-9
He constructed a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. / He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until he had finished all the house: also the whole altar that was by the oracle he overlaid with gold.

also

1 Kings 6:20
And the oracle in the forepart was twenty cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in the height thereof: and he overlaid it with pure gold; and so covered the altar which was of cedar.

Exodus 30:1,3,5,6
And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it…

2 Chronicles 3:7
He overlaid also the house, the beams, the posts, and the walls thereof, and the doors thereof, with gold; and graved cherubims on the walls.

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1 Kings 6
1. The building of Solomon's temple
5. The chambers thereof
11. God's promise unto it
15. The ceiling and adorning of it
23. The cherubim
31. The doors
36. The court
37. The time of building it














So he overlaid
The phrase "so he overlaid" indicates a continuation of a detailed and deliberate process. The Hebrew root for "overlaid" is "tsaphah," which means to cover or plate. This action signifies not just a physical covering but a transformation of the ordinary into something extraordinary. In the context of the temple, this overlaying with gold symbolizes the divine nature and glory of God, reflecting His majesty and holiness. The act of overlaying is a reminder of how God covers and transforms our lives with His grace and righteousness.

the whole interior
The "whole interior" refers to the entirety of the temple's inner structure. This comprehensive coverage signifies completeness and perfection, attributes of God Himself. The temple, as the dwelling place of God among His people, was to be a reflection of His perfect nature. Historically, the temple's interior being entirely overlaid with gold would have been a visual representation of heaven on earth, a place where God's presence was manifest in its fullness.

with gold
Gold, in biblical times, was the most precious of metals, symbolizing purity, value, and royalty. The use of gold in the temple signifies the immense worth and sacredness of the place where God chose to dwell. In a spiritual sense, gold represents the incorruptible and eternal nature of God. Theologically, it points to the ultimate value of a relationship with God, which is more precious than any earthly treasure.

He also overlaid the altar
The altar, central to the worship practices of Israel, was where sacrifices were made to atone for sin and to worship God. By overlaying the altar with gold, Solomon was emphasizing the sacredness and importance of worship and sacrifice. The Hebrew word for altar, "mizbeach," comes from a root meaning "to slaughter," highlighting the altar's role in sacrificial offerings. This act foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who would fulfill the law and the prophets.

that belonged to the inner sanctuary
The "inner sanctuary," also known as the Holy of Holies, was the most sacred part of the temple, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. Only the high priest could enter this space, and only once a year on the Day of Atonement. This exclusivity underscores the holiness of God and the separation between God and man due to sin. The inner sanctuary represents the intimate presence of God, a place of divine encounter and revelation.

with gold
The repetition of "with gold" emphasizes the lavishness and glory of the temple. It serves as a reminder of the richness of God's presence and the honor due to Him. In a broader theological context, this gold overlay points to the future glory of the New Jerusalem, described in Revelation as a city of pure gold, where God's presence will dwell eternally with His people. This imagery inspires believers to look forward to the eternal inheritance promised to those who are in Christ.

(22) The whole altar that was by (or belonged to) the oracle.--This is the altar of incense, which, although it stood (see Exodus 30:6; Exodus 40:26) before the veil, and therefore in the Holy place, was considered to belong in idea rather to the Holy of Holies; since the offering of incense on it signified the approach by worship to the unseen presence of God, symbolised in the darkness and silence of the inner shrine; and the taking of the censer from it was a condition for the actual entrance into the Holy of Holies on the great Day of Atonement. Hence in Exodus 40:5 the altar is said to be "set before the ark of the testimony," and here to "belong to the oracle." Probably this is the explanation of the well-known passage in the Epistle to the Hebrews (1Kings 9:4), where the Holiest place is said to have "had the altar of incense" (wrongly rendered "censer" in our Authorised Version).

Verse 22. - And the whole house he overlaid with gold [This no mere repetition, more Hebraico, as Bahr and Keil would have us think. Something additional must surely be referred to, and 2 Chronicles 3:4 warrants us in understanding this statement to include the porch, the interior of which was gilded. Because the porch is elsewhere (ver. 3) distinguished from the "house," it does not follow that it can never be comprehended under that term] until he had finished all the house: also [Heb. and]. the altar that was by [Heb. to. See on ver. 20] the oracle he overlaid with gold.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So he overlaid
צִפָּ֥ה (ṣip·pāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over

with gold
זָהָ֖ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

the whole interior
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

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

until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

everything
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

was completely finished.
תֹּ֣ם (tōm)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8552: To be complete or finished

He also overlaid
צִפָּ֥ה (ṣip·pāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over

with gold
זָהָֽב׃ (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

the entire
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

altar
הַמִּזְבֵּ֥חַ (ham·miz·bê·aḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4196: An altar

that belonged to
אֲ‍ֽשֶׁר־ (’ăšer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the inner sanctuary.
לַדְּבִ֖יר (lad·də·ḇîr)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1687: Perhaps (a place of) speaking (the innermost room of Solomon's temple)


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