1 Kings 6:33
1 Kings 6:33 in Multiple Translations
In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance.
So also made he for the door of the temple posts of olive tree, a fourth part of the wall.
So also made he for the entrance of the temple door-posts of olive-wood, out of a fourth part of the wall;
Then he made pillars of olive-wood for the way into the Temple; the pillars were square:
Similarly he had four-sided doorposts of olive wood made for the entrance to the sanctuary.
And so made he for the doore of the Temple, postes of oliue tree foure square.
And so he hath made for the opening of the temple, side-posts of the oil-tree, from the fourth.
He also made the entrance of the temple door posts of olive wood, out of a fourth part of the wall,
So also he made for the door of the temple posts of olive tree a fourth part of the wall .
And he made in the entrance of the temple posts of olive tree foursquare:
They made a rectangular door frame from olive tree wood, and put it between the entrance room and the main room.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 6:33
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1 Kings 6:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/כֵ֥ן
עָשָׂ֛ה
לְ/פֶ֥תַח
הַֽ/הֵיכָ֖ל
מְזוּז֣וֹת
עֲצֵי
שָׁ֑מֶן
מֵ/אֵ֖ת
רְבִעִֽית
וְ/כֵ֥ן
kên
H3651
right
Conj | Part
עָשָׂ֛ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לְ/פֶ֥תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
Prep | N-ms
הַֽ/הֵיכָ֖ל
hêykâl
H1964
temple
Art | N-ms
מְזוּז֣וֹת
mᵉzûwzâh
H4201
doorpost
N-fp
עֲצֵי
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-mp
שָׁ֑מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
N-ms
מֵ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Prep
רְבִעִֽית
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
fourth
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 6:33
וְ/כֵ֥ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Conj | Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
עָשָׂ֛ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לְ/פֶ֥תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
Prep | N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
הַֽ/הֵיכָ֖ל
hêykâl
H1964
"temple"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a large public building like a palace or temple, used to describe God's temple in Jerusalem. It appears in the Bible to talk about the temple as God's palace. In the Bible, it is translated as 'palace' or 'temple'.
Definition: : temple 1) palace, temple, nave, sanctuary 1a) palace 1b) temple (palace of God as king) 1c) hall, nave (of Ezekiel's temple) 1d) temple (of heavenly temple)
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: 1 Samuel 1:9; Psalms 138:2; Psalms 5:8.
מְזוּז֣וֹת
mᵉzûwzâh
H4201
"doorpost"
N-fp
A doorpost is the vertical post on either side of a door, and in biblical times, it was a prominent feature of a house. The Hebrew word for doorpost is mezuzah.
Definition: doorpost, gatepost
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: (door, side) post. See also: Exodus 12:7; 1 Kings 6:31; Proverbs 8:34.
עֲצֵי
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
N-mp
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
שָׁ֑מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
מֵ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
רְבִעִֽית
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
"fourth"
Adj
This Hebrew word means fourth, and is used to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts, like a square or a quarter.
Definition: 1) fourth 1a) fourth 1b) four square 1c) fourth part Aramaic equivalent: re.vi.ay (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7244)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: foursquare, fourth (part). See also: Genesis 1:19; 1 Chronicles 8:2; Jeremiah 25:1.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 6:33
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- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:33
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:33
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:33
Context — The Doors
31For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts.
32The 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.
33In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance.
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.1 Kings 6:33 Summary
The verse 1 Kings 6:33 tells us about the beautiful doorposts Solomon made for the sanctuary entrance. These doorposts were made of strong olive wood and had four sides, showing the strength and stability of God's house. Just like the doorposts, our faith in God should be strong and firm, like a foundation, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 3:11. As we read about the sanctuary, we can remember that God wants us to come to Him with reverence and respect, just like the Israelites did when they worshiped in the sanctuary (Hebrews 12:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the four-sided doorposts in 1 Kings 6:33?
The four-sided doorposts of olive wood signify the strength and stability of the sanctuary entrance, much like the firm foundation of our faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:11 and Ephesians 2:20.
Why did Solomon use olive wood for the doorposts in 1 Kings 6:33?
Olive wood was a durable and valuable material, symbolizing the richness and beauty of God's creation, as noted in Isaiah 41:19, and highlighting the importance of the sanctuary as a place of worship and reverence.
How does the construction of the sanctuary entrance in 1 Kings 6:33 relate to our spiritual lives?
The attention to detail and craftsmanship in the sanctuary's construction remind us of the care and devotion God has for us, as seen in Psalms 139:14, and encourage us to approach our relationship with Him with similar dedication and reverence.
What can we learn from the repetition of 'in the same way' in 1 Kings 6:33?
The phrase 'in the same way' indicates a consistency and uniformity in the construction of the sanctuary, reflecting the consistency and faithfulness of God's character, as expressed in Hebrews 13:8 and Malachi 3:6.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the sanctuary entrance in 1 Kings 6:33, what doors of opportunity is God opening for me to serve and worship Him?
- How can I, like Solomon, use my skills and talents to create something beautiful for God's glory?
- What are the 'doorposts' in my life that need to be strengthened or renewed, and how can I trust God to be my firm foundation?
- In what ways can I approach my relationship with God with the same care and devotion that Solomon showed in constructing the sanctuary?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:33
So also made he for the door of the temple,.... The holy place: posts [of] olive tree, a fourth part [of the wall]; which was five cubits, its breadth being twenty, 1 Kings 6:20; this door was a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:33
So also made he for the door of the temple posts of olive tree, a fourth part of the wall. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:33
Or rather, four-square. See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:33
1 Kings 6:33 So also made he for the door of the temple posts [of] olive tree, a fourth part [of the wall].Ver. 33. Posts of olive tree.] See 1 Kings 6:31.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:33
33. for the door of the temple] The word translated ‘door’ is the same which is rendered entering in 1 Kings 6:31. (So R.V.) The entering here meant is that from the porch into the holy place. posts of olive tree] The word is that used for side-posts in 31. There is no mention here of the whole framework. But following the description given above we may assume that the dimensions of this doorway were also the same in height as in width. a fourth part of the wall] The Hebrew has here a preposition before the numeral. Render ‘out of a fourth part of the wall.’ The meaning is that the aperture was a fourth part of the wall in width, and the same measure in height. That would be five cubits each way, larger by one cubit than the doorway from the holy place into the most holy. Such a space was cut out of he wall for the doors.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:33
The door of the temple - The door, that is, which led from the porch into the great chamber of the temple. Its posts were “a fourth part of the wall,” or, “five cubits high,” which was, therefore, the height of the doorway.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:33
33. The door of the temple — The outer door leading from the porch into the holy place. A fourth part — Not of the wall, but of the doorway, as in 1 Kings 6:31.