1 Kings 6:33
New International Version
In the same way, for the entrance to the main hall he made doorframes out of olive wood that were one fourth of the width of the hall.

New Living Translation
Then he made four-sided doorposts of wild olive wood for the entrance to the Temple.

English Standard Version
So also he made for the entrance to the nave doorposts of olivewood, in the form of a square,

Berean Standard Bible
In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance.

King James Bible
So also made he for the door of the temple posts of olive tree, a fourth part of the wall.

New King James Version
So for the door of the sanctuary he also made doorposts of olive wood, one-fourth of the wall.

New American Standard Bible
So too he made for the entrance of the main room four-sided doorposts of olive wood,

NASB 1995
So also he made for the entrance of the nave four-sided doorposts of olive wood

NASB 1977
So also he made for the entrance of the nave four-sided doorposts of olive wood

Legacy Standard Bible
So also he made for the entrance of the nave four-sided doorposts of olive wood

Amplified Bible
Also he made for the entrance of the [outer] sanctuary (the Holy Place) four-sided doorposts (frames) of olive wood

Christian Standard Bible
In the same way, he made four-sided olive wood doorposts for the sanctuary entrance.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In the same way, he made four-sided olive wood doorposts for the sanctuary entrance.

American Standard Version
So also made he for the entrance of the temple door-posts of olive-wood, out of a fourth part of the wall;

English Revised Version
So also made he for the entering of the temple door posts of olive wood, out of a fourth part of the wall;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In the same way he made square doorposts out of olive wood for the temple's entrance.

Good News Translation
For the entrance to the main room a rectangular doorframe of olive wood was made.

International Standard Version
Solomon also provided four-sided doorposts made of cypress wood for the entrance to the outer sanctuary,

Majority Standard Bible
In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance.

NET Bible
In the same way he made doorposts of olive wood for the entrance to the main hall, only with four-sided pillars.

New Heart English Bible
So also made he for the entrance of the temple door posts of olive wood, out of a fourth part of the wall;

Webster's Bible Translation
So also he made for the door of the temple posts of olive tree a fourth part of the wall.

World English Bible
He also made the entrance of the temple door posts of olive wood, out of a fourth part of the wall,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And so he has made for the opening of the temple, doorposts of the oil-tree, from the fourth [of the wall].

Young's Literal Translation
And so he hath made for the opening of the temple, side-posts of the oil-tree, from the fourth.

Smith's Literal Translation
And thus be made for the door of the temple, door-posts of woods of oil from the fourth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he made in the entrance of the temple posts of olive tree foursquare:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he made, at the entrance of the temple, posts from wood of the olive tree, with four corners,

New American Bible
He did the same at the entrance to the nave, where the doorposts were of pine and were four-sided.

New Revised Standard Version
So also he made for the entrance to the nave doorposts of olivewood, four-sided each,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So also he made for the door of the temple, posts of olive wood, plain and square.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And thus he made for the door of the temple, its gate posts of large wood, plain and square.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So also made he for the entrance of the temple door-posts of olive-wood, within a frame four-square;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Doors
32The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold. 33In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. 34The two doors were made of cypress wood, and each had two folding panels.…

Cross References
Exodus 26:30-37
So you are to set up the tabernacle according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. / Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. / Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. ...

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

Ezekiel 41:21-25
The outer sanctuary had a rectangular doorframe, and the doorframe of the sanctuary was similar. / There was an altar of wood three cubits high and two cubits square. Its corners, base, and sides were of wood. And the man told me, “This is the table that is before the LORD.” / Both the outer sanctuary and the inner sanctuary had double doors, ...

Exodus 36:20-38
Next, he constructed upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. / Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. / Two tenons were connected to each other for each frame. He made all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. ...

2 Chronicles 4:22
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 25:23-30
You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding around it. / And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ...

Exodus 37:10-16
He also made the table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it. / And he made a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ...

2 Chronicles 3:14
He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.

Exodus 40:20-28
Moses took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attaching the poles to the ark; and he set the mercy seat atop the ark. / Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him. / Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil. ...

Hebrews 9:2-5
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / 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 26:1-6
“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. / Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. ...

2 Chronicles 3:10-13
In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub. ...

Exodus 36:8-13
All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were the same size. / And he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well. ...

Revelation 21:12-21
The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. / The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. ...

Exodus 25:31-40
Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ...


Treasury of Scripture

So also made he for the door of the temple posts of olive tree, a fourth part of the wall.

a fourth part.

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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














In the same way
This phrase indicates continuity and consistency in the construction process. It suggests that the craftsmanship and materials used for the doorposts were in harmony with the rest of the temple's design. The Hebrew root here implies a methodical and intentional approach, reflecting the divine order and precision that characterized Solomon's temple. This consistency is a reminder of God's unchanging nature and the importance of maintaining integrity and excellence in our own spiritual practices.

he made
The act of making or constructing is significant, as it denotes human participation in divine plans. Solomon, though a king, was actively involved in the temple's construction, symbolizing the collaboration between God and man. The Hebrew verb used here can also imply creation, echoing the creative work of God in Genesis. This serves as an inspiration for believers to engage in their God-given tasks with diligence and creativity.

four-sided doorposts
The four-sided nature of the doorposts suggests stability and completeness. In ancient architecture, such design would ensure structural integrity, symbolizing the strength and permanence of God's dwelling place. The number four often represents universality in the Bible, pointing to the temple's role as a house of prayer for all nations. This invites Christians to consider the inclusivity and outreach of their faith communities.

of olive wood
Olive wood is significant both materially and symbolically. It was a valuable and durable material, often associated with peace and prosperity. The olive tree is a symbol of Israel and God's covenant with His people. Using olive wood for the temple's entrance underscores the peace and covenantal relationship between God and Israel. For believers, it serves as a reminder of the peace and promises found in Christ.

for the entrance
The entrance to the sanctuary is a place of transition from the secular to the sacred. It represents the threshold of divine presence. In biblical times, the entrance was a place of reverence and preparation. This highlights the importance of approaching God with humility and readiness. It encourages Christians to prepare their hearts as they enter into worship and communion with God.

to the sanctuary
The sanctuary, or the Holy Place, was where the priests performed their duties and symbolized God's presence among His people. It was a place set apart for worship and sacrifice. The Hebrew term for sanctuary conveys holiness and separation. This calls believers to recognize the sanctity of their own lives as temples of the Holy Spirit, set apart for God's purposes. It inspires a life of holiness and dedication to God.

Verse 33. - So also [i.e., similarly] made he for the door [or entrance, doorway] of the temple posts of olive tree, a fourth [Heb. from a fourth] part of the wall. It is uncertain whether we are to understand the "fourth part" of the height or of the breadth of the doorway, though the latter is probably meant. The height of the wall is variously estimated; generally at 30 (ver. 2), but by Rawlinson at 20 cubits. But the breadth is beyond dispute. It was 20 cubits. The doorway, consequently, would be five cubits wide. The effect of the preposition, "from a fourth," is probably this: The entrance with the side posts subtracted one-fourth from the space of the wall.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In the same way,
וְכֵ֥ן (wə·ḵên)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

he made
עָשָׂ֛ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

four-sided
רְבִעִֽית׃ (rə·ḇi·‘îṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 7243: Fourth, a fourth

doorposts
מְזוּז֣וֹת (mə·zū·zō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4201: A doorpost, gatepost

of olive
שָׁ֑מֶן (šā·men)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

wood
עֲצֵי־ (‘ă·ṣê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood

for the sanctuary
הַֽהֵיכָ֖ל (ha·hê·ḵāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1964: A large public building, palace, temple

entrance.
לְפֶ֥תַח (lə·p̄e·ṯaḥ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way


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