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Verse 6

1 Kings 6:30

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Berean Standard Bible

And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

Bible in Basic English

And the floor of the house was covered with gold, inside and out.

Free Bible Version

He also had the floor of the Temple floor covered with gold, both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the floore of the house hee couered with golde within and without.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

Translation for Translators

They also covered the floor of both rooms with very thin sheets of gold.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Solomon overlaid the floor of the house with gold, in both the outer and inner rooms.

Noah Webster Bible

And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

World English Bible

He overlaid the floor of the house with gold, inside and outside.

Young's Literal Translation

And the floor of the house he hath overlaid with gold, within and without;

Context

The Cherubim

²⁹Then 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.³⁰And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

Summary

In this verse, we see the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into building the temple of the Lord. The cedar wood was carved with gourds and open flowers, symbolizing the beauty and abundance that comes from worshipping God in His holy sanctuary. This verse reflects the reverence and honor that the Israelites had for the house of the Lord, as they spared no effort in creating a place of worship that reflected the glory of God. It serves as a reminder for believers today to offer their best to God in all aspects of their lives, including the dedication of their time, talents, and resources for His service.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the two doors were of fir tree,.... the posts were of olive, but the doors of fir, and they were both folding doors, as appears by what follows: the two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding; which, taking up less room, made the passage wider, see Eze 41:24.

1 Kings 6:30

The Cherubim

²⁹Then 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.³⁰And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

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Berean Standard Bible

And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

Bible in Basic English

And the floor of the house was covered with gold, inside and out.

Free Bible Version

He also had the floor of the Temple floor covered with gold, both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the floore of the house hee couered with golde within and without.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

Translation for Translators

They also covered the floor of both rooms with very thin sheets of gold.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Solomon overlaid the floor of the house with gold, in both the outer and inner rooms.

Noah Webster Bible

And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

World English Bible

He overlaid the floor of the house with gold, inside and outside.

Young's Literal Translation

And the floor of the house he hath overlaid with gold, within and without;