1 Kings 6:35
New International Version
He carved cherubim, palm trees and open flowers on them and overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings.

New Living Translation
These doors were decorated with carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers—all overlaid evenly with gold.

English Standard Version
On them he carved cherubim and palm trees and open flowers, and he overlaid them with gold evenly applied on the carved work.

Berean Standard Bible
He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold, hammered evenly over the carvings.

King James Bible
And he carved thereon cherubims and palm trees and open flowers: and covered them with gold fitted upon the carved work.

New King James Version
Then he carved cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers on them, and overlaid them with gold applied evenly on the carved work.

New American Standard Bible
He carved on it cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold plated on the carved work.

NASB 1995
He carved on it cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold evenly applied on the engraved work.

NASB 1977
And he carved on it cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold evenly applied on the engraved work.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he carved on it cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold evenly applied on the engraved work.

Amplified Bible
He carved cherubim, palm-shaped decorations, and open flowers on the doors, and overlaid them with gold evenly applied on the carved work.

Christian Standard Bible
He carved cherubim, palm trees, and flower blossoms on them and overlaid them with gold applied evenly over the carving.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He carved cherubim, palm trees, and flower blossoms on them and overlaid them with gold applied evenly over the carving.

American Standard Version
And he carved thereon cherubim and palm-trees and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold fitted upon the graven work.

Contemporary English Version
The doors were covered with gold and were decorated with carvings of palm trees, flowers, and winged creatures.

English Revised Version
And he carved thereon cherubim and palm trees and open flowers: and he overlaid them with gold fitted upon the graven work.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On them he carved angels, palm trees, and flowers. He evenly covered them with gold.

Good News Translation
and decorated with carved figures of winged creatures, palm trees, and flowers, which were evenly covered with gold.

International Standard Version
Solomon also inlaid the doors with cherubim, palm trees, and blooming flowers. He overlaid them with gold that was carefully applied on the engraved work.

Majority Standard Bible
He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold, hammered evenly over the carvings.

NET Bible
He carved cherubs, palm trees, and flowers in bloom and plated them with gold, leveled out over the carvings.

New Heart English Bible
He carved cherubim and palm trees and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold fitted on the engraved work.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he carved thereon cherubim, and palm trees, and open flowers; and covered them with gold, fitted upon the carved work.

World English Bible
He carved cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold fitted on the engraved work.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he has carved cherubim, and palms, and openings of flowers, and overlaid the carved work with straightened gold.

Young's Literal Translation
And he hath carved cherubs, and palms, and openings of flowers, and overlaid with straightened gold the graved work.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he carved cherubims and palm-trees, and opening flower-buds; and he overlaid with gold made even upon the carving.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he carved cherubims, and palm trees, and carved work standing very much out: and he overlaid all with golden plates in square work by rule.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he carved cherubim, and palm trees, and very prominent engravings. And he covered everything with gold plates, worked to be perfectly square.

New American Bible
and he carved cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and plated them with gold.

New Revised Standard Version
He carved cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, overlaying them with gold evenly applied upon the carved work.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he carved on them cherubim and palm trees and open flowers, and covered them with gold overlaid upon the carved work.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he carved Cherubim and ornaments and palm trees and lilies and overlaid them in beautiful gold engraving.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he carved thereon cherubim and palm-trees and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold fitted upon the graven work.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
being carved with cherubs, and there were palm-trees and open flower-leaves, and it was overlaid with gold gilt upon the engraving.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Doors
34The two doors were made of cypress wood, and each had two folding panels. 35He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold, hammered evenly over the carvings.

Cross References
Exodus 26:31-33
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. / And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.

Exodus 36:35-38
Next, he made the veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. / He also made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold, along with gold hooks; and he cast four silver bases for the posts. / For the entrance to the tent, he made a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, ...

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

Ezekiel 41:18-20
were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces: / the face of a man was toward the palm tree on one side, and the face of a young lion was toward the palm tree on the other side. They were carved all the way around the temple. / Cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary from the floor to the space above the entrance.

Exodus 25:18-20
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. / And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

Exodus 37:7-9
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. / And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

Hebrews 9:5
Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

Revelation 4:6-8
And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Revelation 5:6-8
Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. / And He came and took the scroll from the right hand of the One seated on the throne. / When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

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 26:1
“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.

Exodus 36:8
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.

1 Kings 7:29
and on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work.

1 Kings 7:36
He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around.

Ezekiel 10:14
Each of the cherubim had four faces: the first face was that of a cherub, the second that of a man, the third that of a lion, and the fourth that of an eagle.


Treasury of Scripture

And he carved thereon cherubim and palm trees and open flowers: and covered them with gold fitted on the carved work.

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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














He carved cherubim
The term "cherubim" refers to angelic beings often associated with the presence and glory of God. In Hebrew, "cherubim" (כְּרוּבִים) signifies a class of angels that serve as guardians of sacred spaces. Their inclusion in the temple's design underscores the holiness and divine protection of the sanctuary. The cherubim symbolize God's majesty and His watchful presence over His people, reminding us of the spiritual reality that surrounds and protects believers.

palm trees
Palm trees in the ancient Near East were symbols of victory, peace, and eternal life. The Hebrew word for palm tree is "תָּמָר" (tamar). In the context of the temple, palm trees may represent the flourishing and enduring nature of God's kingdom. They evoke images of paradise and the promise of eternal life for the faithful. The use of palm trees in the temple's design serves as a reminder of the peace and prosperity that come from living in accordance with God's will.

and open flowers
The depiction of open flowers in the temple's carvings symbolizes beauty, life, and the creative power of God. Flowers, in their full bloom, represent the fullness of life and the glory of God's creation. The Hebrew word for flower is "פֶּרַח" (perach). The inclusion of open flowers in the temple's design highlights the aesthetic beauty and divine artistry that God imparts to His creation. It serves as an invitation to believers to appreciate and reflect on the beauty of God's handiwork in the world around them.

on them
This phrase refers to the surfaces of the doors or panels being described. The carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers were not random decorations but intentional designs meant to convey spiritual truths and divine presence. The detailed craftsmanship reflects the care and reverence with which the temple was constructed, emphasizing the importance of dedicating our best efforts to the service and worship of God.

and overlaid them with gold
Gold, in biblical times, was a symbol of purity, divinity, and kingship. The Hebrew word for gold is "זָהָב" (zahav). Overlaying the carvings with gold signifies the preciousness and sanctity of the temple. It reflects the glory and majesty of God, who is worthy of the finest offerings. The use of gold also points to the heavenly reality that the temple represents, reminding believers of the eternal and incorruptible nature of God's kingdom.

hammered evenly over the carvings
The phrase "hammered evenly" indicates the meticulous and skillful work involved in the temple's construction. The Hebrew word for "hammered" is "פָּטַשׁ" (patash), which implies careful and deliberate craftsmanship. This attention to detail reflects the dedication and devotion required in serving God. It serves as an inspiration for believers to pursue excellence in their spiritual lives, striving to reflect God's glory in all that they do. The evenness of the gold overlay signifies the harmony and perfection found in God's presence, encouraging believers to seek unity and peace in their relationship with Him.

Verse 35. - And he carved thereon cherubims and palm trees and open flowers [The constant recurrence of the same forms is in itself a proof that they must have been significant], and covered them with gold fitted upon the carved work [Heb. made straight upon the engraved work. That is to say, the gold fitted closely to all the uneven and indented surface of the figures. Elsewhere, laminae were simply laid upon the level walls, etc.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And he carved [into them]
וְקָלַ֤ע (wə·qā·la‘)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7049: To sling, hurl forth

cherubim,
כְּרוּבִים֙ (kə·rū·ḇîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings

palm trees,
וְתִ֣מֹר֔וֹת (wə·ṯi·mō·rō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8561: A palm-like pilaster

and open
וּפְטֻרֵ֖י (ū·p̄ə·ṭu·rê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6358: Opened, a bud

flowers
צִצִּ֑ים (ṣiṣ·ṣîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6731: Glistening, a burnished plate, a flower, a wing

and overlaid them
וְצִפָּ֣ה (wə·ṣip·pāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over

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

hammered evenly
מְיֻשָּׁ֖ר (mə·yuš·šār)
Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3474: To be straight, even, to be, right, pleasant, prosperous

over
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the carvings.
הַמְּחֻקֶּֽה׃ (ham·mə·ḥuq·qeh)
Article | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2707: To carve, to delineate, to entrench


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