Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Above were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams. New Living Translation The blocks of high-quality stone used in the walls were also cut to measure, and cedar beams were also used. English Standard Version And above were costly stones, cut according to measurement, and cedar. Berean Standard Bible Above these were costly stones, cut to size, and cedar beams. King James Bible And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars. New King James Version And above were costly stones, hewn to size, and cedar wood. New American Standard Bible And above were valuable stones, cut according to measure, and cedar. NASB 1995 And above were costly stones, stone cut according to measure, and cedar. NASB 1977 And above were costly stones, stone cut according to measure, and cedar. Legacy Standard Bible And above were precious stones, stone cut according to measure, and cedar. Amplified Bible And above [the foundation] were expensive stones, stones cut according to measure, and cedar. Christian Standard Bible Above were also costly stones, cut to size, as well as cedar wood. Holman Christian Standard Bible Above were also costly stones, cut to size, as well as cedar wood. American Standard Version And above were costly stones, even hewn stone, according to measure, and cedar-wood. Contemporary English Version The cedar beams and other stones that had been cut to size were on top of these foundation stones. English Revised Version And above were costly stones, even hewn stone, according to measure, and cedar wood. GOD'S WORD® Translation Above [the foundation] were cedar beams and high-grade stone blocks, which had been cut to size. Good News Translation On top of them were other stones, cut to measure, and cedar beams. International Standard Version Above these were expensive stones cut according to specifications, and cedar. Majority Standard Bible Above these were costly stones, cut to size, and cedar beams. NET Bible Above the foundation the best stones, chiseled to the right size, were used along with cedar. New Heart English Bible Above were costly stones, even cut stone, according to measure, and cedar wood. Webster's Bible Translation And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewn stones, and cedars. World English Bible Above were costly stones, even cut stone, according to measure, and cedar wood. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand precious stones [are] above, according to the measures of hewn work, and cedar; Young's Literal Translation and above are precious stone, according to the measures of hewn work, and cedar; Smith's Literal Translation And from above precious stones according to the measure of the cuttings and the cedars. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd above there were costly stones, or equal measure, hewed; and, in like manner, planks of cedar: Catholic Public Domain Version And above these, there were precious stones, of equal measure, which had been cut in a manner similar to boards of cedar. New American Bible Above were fine stones hewn to size, and cedar wood. New Revised Standard Version There were costly stones above, cut to measure, and cedarwood. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd above were costly stones, after the measures of hewn stones, and cedars. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated From above were costly stones according to the measure of cut stones and cedars. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And above were costly stones, after the measure of hewn stones, and cedar-wood. Brenton Septuagint Translation And above with costly stones, according to the measure of hewn stones, and with cedars. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Builds His Palace…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. 12The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD.… Cross References 1 Kings 6:36 Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. 2 Chronicles 4:9-10 He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze. / He put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner. 2 Chronicles 3:9 The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold. 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 5:17-18 And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. / So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple. 2 Chronicles 3:6 He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim. 1 Kings 6:36 Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. 1 Kings 6:15-18 He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards. / He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. / And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long. ... 2 Chronicles 3:3-4 The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. / 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. 1 Kings 6:20-22 The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So 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. / 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. 1 Kings 6:29-30 Then he carved the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers. / And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries. 1 Kings 6:31-32 For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. / The 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. 1 Kings 6:14 So Solomon built the temple and finished it. 1 Kings 6:9 So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar. 1 Kings 6:5-6 Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms. / The bottom floor was five cubits wide, the middle floor six cubits, and the third floor seven cubits. He also placed offset ledges around the outside of the temple, so that nothing would be inserted into its walls. Treasury of Scripture And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars. Ephesians 2:20-22 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; … 1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Jump to Previous Beams Cedar Cedars Cedar-Wood Costly Cut Hewed Hewn High-Grade Highly Measure Measurement Measures Overhead Priced Size Stone Stones Wood WorkJump to Next Beams Cedar Cedars Cedar-Wood Costly Cut Hewed Hewn High-Grade Highly Measure Measurement Measures Overhead Priced Size Stone Stones Wood Work1 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 Above these were costly stones The use of costly stones in the construction of Solomon's temple and palace signifies the grandeur and wealth of the kingdom during his reign. These stones were likely quarried from the region around Jerusalem, known for its high-quality limestone. The use of such materials reflects the importance of the structures being built, as they were meant to be lasting and impressive. In biblical symbolism, stones often represent strength and permanence, qualities attributed to God's eternal nature and His covenant with Israel. The costly stones also highlight the fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build a house for the Lord (2 Samuel 7:13). cut to size and cedar beams Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple and his palace. His reign is marked by wisdom and prosperity. 2. Temple of Solomon A significant structure in Jerusalem, representing God's presence among His people. It was a place of worship and sacrifice. 3. Cedar Wood A valuable and durable material used in ancient construction, symbolizing strength and longevity. 4. High-Grade Stones Carefully selected and crafted stones, representing the quality and care in the construction of the temple. 5. Jerusalem The city where the temple was built, serving as the spiritual and political center of Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of Quality in WorshipJust as Solomon used high-grade materials for the temple, our worship and service to God should be of the highest quality, reflecting our reverence and love for Him. Symbolism of Materials The use of cedar and stone in the temple construction symbolizes strength, durability, and beauty. In our spiritual lives, we should seek to build with materials that endure, such as faith, hope, and love. God's Dwelling Place The temple was a physical representation of God's presence. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live lives that honor and reflect God's holiness. Continuity of God's Plan The construction of the temple is part of God's unfolding plan of redemption, pointing forward to Christ and the establishment of the church as His spiritual temple.Verse 11. - And above [i.e., upon the foundation stones just described] were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones [It is implied here that the stones of the superstructure were less than those of the foundation. It is also implied that the former were more carefully smoothed and. faced than the latter] and cedars. [Heb. cedar.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Above theseוּמִלְמַ֗עְלָה (ū·mil·ma‘·lāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top were high-grade יְקָר֛וֹת (yə·qā·rō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 3368: Precious, rare, splendid, weighty stones, אֲבָנִ֧ים (’ă·ḇā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 68: A stone cut גָּזִ֖ית (gā·zîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1496: Something cut, dressed stone to size, כְּמִדּ֥וֹת (kə·mid·dō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute and cedar beams. וָאָֽרֶז׃ (wā·’ā·rez) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 730: A cedar tree Links 1 Kings 7:11 NIV1 Kings 7:11 NLT 1 Kings 7:11 ESV 1 Kings 7:11 NASB 1 Kings 7:11 KJV 1 Kings 7:11 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 7:11 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 7:11 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 7:11 French Bible 1 Kings 7:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 7:11 Above were costly stones even cut stone (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |