Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The foundations were laid with large stones of good quality, some measuring ten cubits and some eight. New Living Translation Some of the huge foundation stones were 15 feet long, and some were 12 feet long. English Standard Version The foundation was of costly stones, huge stones, stones of eight and ten cubits. Berean Standard Bible The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long. King James Bible And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits. New King James Version The foundation was of costly stones, large stones, some ten cubits and some eight cubits. New American Standard Bible And the foundation was of valuable stones, large stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits. NASB 1995 The foundation was of costly stones, even large stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits. NASB 1977 And the foundation was of costly stones, even large stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits. Legacy Standard Bible And the foundation was of precious stones, even large stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits. Amplified Bible The foundation was of expensive stones, large stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits. Christian Standard Bible The foundation was made of large, costly stones twelve and fifteen feet long. Holman Christian Standard Bible The foundation was made of large, costly stones 12 and 15 feet long. American Standard Version And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits. Contemporary English Version The foundation stones were huge, good stones--some of them four and a half meters long and others three and a half meters long. English Revised Version And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits. GOD'S WORD® Translation The foundation was made with large, high-grade stones (some 12 feet long, others 15 feet long). Good News Translation The foundations were made of large stones prepared at the quarry, some of them twelve feet long and others fifteen feet long. International Standard Version The foundation was made of expensive stone, including large stones ten cubits long and stones eight cubits long. Majority Standard Bible The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long. NET Bible The foundation was made of large valuable stones, measuring either 15 feet or 12 feet. New Heart English Bible The foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of seventeen feet and three inches, and stones of thirteen feet and nine inches. Webster's Bible Translation And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones; stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits. World English Bible The foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the foundation [is] of precious stones, great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits; Young's Literal Translation And the foundation is of precious stone, great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits; Smith's Literal Translation And the foundation precious stones, great stones; stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the foundations were of costly stones, great stones of ten cubits or eight cubits: Catholic Public Domain Version Now the foundations were of precious stones: great stones of eight or ten cubits. New American Bible The foundation was made of fine, large blocks, some ten cubits and some eight cubits. New Revised Standard Version The foundation was of costly stones, huge stones, stones of eight and ten cubits. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the foundation was of great and costly stones, some of ten cubits and some of eight cubits. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Which fashioned costly stones and stones great stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits. Brenton Septuagint Translation founded with large costly stones, stones of ten cubits and eight cubits long. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Builds His Palace…9All these buildings were constructed with costly stones, cut to size and trimmed with saws inside and out from the foundation to the eaves, and from the outside to the great courtyard. 10The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long. 11Above these were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.… Cross References 1 Kings 5:17 And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. 1 Chronicles 22:2 So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God. 2 Chronicles 2:18 Solomon made 70,000 of them porters, 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, and 3,600 supervisors. 2 Chronicles 3:6 He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim. 2 Chronicles 4:18 Solomon made all these articles in such great abundance that the weight of the bronze could not be determined. 2 Chronicles 8:16 Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out, from the day the foundation was laid for the house of the LORD until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed. Exodus 39:43 And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them. 1 Kings 6:7 The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. 1 Kings 6:36 Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. 1 Kings 9:15 This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. 1 Kings 9:19 as well as all the store cities that Solomon had for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion. 2 Samuel 5:11 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David. 1 Chronicles 14:1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him. 2 Chronicles 2:3 Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: “Do for me as you did for my father David when you sent him cedars to build himself a house to live in. 2 Chronicles 2:7 Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. Treasury of Scripture And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits. the foundation Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Isaiah 54:11 O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires. 1 Corinthians 3:10,11 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon… 1 Kings 7:28 And the work of the bases was on this manner: they had borders, and the borders were between the ledges: Jump to Previous Base Costly Cubits Eight Foundation Foundations Good Great Highly Huge Large Masses Measuring Precious Priced Quality Square Stone Stones TenJump to Next Base Costly Cubits Eight Foundation Foundations Good Great Highly Huge Large Masses Measuring Precious Priced Quality Square Stone Stones Ten1 Kings 7 1. The building of Solomon's house2. Of the house of Lebanon 6. Of the porch of pillars 7. Of the porch of judgment 8. Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter 13. Hiram's work of the two pillars, 23. Of the molten sea 27. Of the ten bases 38. Of the ten lavers 40. and all the vessels The foundations were laid with large, costly stones The use of large, costly stones for the foundation signifies the importance and grandeur of the building, which in this context is Solomon's Temple and his palace complex. In ancient Near Eastern architecture, the use of such stones was a common practice for significant structures, symbolizing strength, durability, and the wealth of the builder. The choice of materials reflects the resources available to Solomon, as well as the alliances he had formed, such as with Hiram of Tyre, who provided skilled labor and materials. This also echoes the construction of the Temple itself, which was built with the finest materials, as described in 1 Kings 5:17, where large stones were quarried for the foundation. some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple and his palace. Known for his wisdom and wealth, Solomon's reign was marked by extensive building projects. 2. Temple of Solomon Although 1 Kings 7 primarily describes Solomon's palace, it is part of the larger account of Solomon's building projects, including the temple, which was a central place of worship for Israel. 3. Jerusalem The city where Solomon's temple and palace were constructed, serving as the political and spiritual center of Israel. 4. Hiram of Tyre A skilled craftsman mentioned earlier in the chapter, who was instrumental in the construction of the temple and palace, though not directly in this verse. 5. Foundation Stones The large, costly stones used in the construction, symbolizing strength, stability, and the grandeur of Solomon's reign. Teaching Points The Importance of a Strong FoundationJust as Solomon used large, costly stones for the foundation of his palace, our lives must be built on the solid foundation of Christ and His teachings. Investing in What Lasts The use of costly stones reflects the value placed on the structure. Similarly, we should invest our time and resources in things of eternal value. Symbolism of Stones in Scripture Stones often symbolize strength and permanence in the Bible. Reflect on how Christ is referred to as the cornerstone in the New Testament. God's Provision for His Work The resources and skills needed for Solomon's building projects were provided by God. Trust in God's provision for the tasks He calls us to. Legacy of Faithful Building Solomon's construction projects left a lasting legacy. Consider what kind of spiritual legacy you are building through your actions and decisions.Verse 10. - And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones [Bahr says, "Even the foundations which from without were not seen, were composed of these great stones." But the meaning evidently is that the foundation stones were larger than those reared upon them], stones of ten cubits [i.e., ten cubits long, and of proportionate width, etc.], and stones of eight cubits. [The foundations of the palaces, consequently, were much less than those of the temple platform, some of which would measure 16 cubits. See note on 1 Kings 5:17.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The foundationsוּמְיֻסָּ֕ד (ū·mə·yus·sāḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3245: To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult were [laid with] large, גְּדֹל֑וֹת (gə·ḏō·lō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent costly יְקָר֖וֹת (yə·qā·rō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 3368: Precious, rare, splendid, weighty stones, אֲבָנִ֥ים (’ă·ḇā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 68: A stone some eight שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (šə·mō·neh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth cubits אַמּ֔וֹת (’am·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base and some וְאַבְנֵ֖י (wə·’aḇ·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 68: A stone ten עֶ֣שֶׂר (‘e·śer) Number - feminine singular Strong's 6235: Ten cubits [in length]. אַמּֽוֹת׃ (’am·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base Links 1 Kings 7:10 NIV1 Kings 7:10 NLT 1 Kings 7:10 ESV 1 Kings 7:10 NASB 1 Kings 7:10 KJV 1 Kings 7:10 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 7:10 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 7:10 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 7:10 French Bible 1 Kings 7:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 7:10 The foundation was of costly stones even (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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