1 Kings 6:25

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,

American Standard Version (1901)

And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.

Bible in Basic English

The two winged ones were ten cubits high, of the same size and form.

Free Bible Version

The other cherub was also ten cubits tall, since they were identical both in size and shape.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also the other Cherub was of ten cubites: both the Cherubims were of one measure and one sise.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubims were of one measure and one size.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The other cherub also had a wingspan ten cubits. Both the cherubim were of the same dimensions and shape.

Noah Webster Bible

And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubim were of one measure and one size.

World English Bible

The other cherub was ten cubits. Both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.

Young's Literal Translation

and ten by the cubit [is] the second cherub, one measure and one form [are] to the two cherubs,

Context

The Cherubim

²⁴One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits.²⁵The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,²⁶and the height of each cherub was ten cubits.

Summary

This verse describes the intricate craftsmanship of the two doors leading into the main room of the temple, which were made of olive wood and carved with cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers. The doors were overlaid with gold, symbolizing the grandeur and holiness of the temple. The detailed carvings and precious materials used in the construction reflect the reverence and care given to the house of the Lord. This verse highlights the importance of honoring God with excellence and beauty in worship.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub. Which is repeated from Kg1 6:23; that it might be observed, being of an extraordinary size. ; that it might be observed, being of an extraordinary size. 1 Kings 6:27 kg1 6:27 kg1 6:27 kg1 6:27And he set the cherubim within the inner house,.... The holy of holies: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims; the carvers that framed them, they wrought them in that form; or impersonally, the wings of the cherubim were stretched out; this was the position of them, they overshadowed and covered the mercy seat and ark, and even the other two cherubim that were at the ends of the mercy seat: so that the wing of the one touched the one wall; the southern wall: and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; the northern wall; they reached from wall to wall, even the whole breadth of the house, which was twenty cubits, as their wings thus spread were, Kg1 6:24; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house; which was ten cubits, and that was the spread of the wings of each of them; so that the wing of the right side of the one, stretched out, touched the wing of the left side of the other fit the same position; in Ch2 3:13; their faces are said to be "inward", or "toward the house"; either toward the holy place, and so faced those that came into that and saw them; or towards the inner part of the holy of holies, their backs being to the holy place, or their faces were inward, and looked obliquely to each other.