1 Kings 6:4
1 Kings 6:4 in Multiple Translations
He also had narrow windows framed high in the temple.
And for the house he made windows of narrow lights.
And for the house he made windows of fixed lattice-work.
And for the house he made windows, with network across.
He had latticed windows made to be placed high up in the Temple.
And in the house he made windowes, broad without, and narrowe within.
and he maketh for the house windows of narrow lights.
He made windows of fixed lattice work for the house.
And for the house he made windows of narrow lights.
And he made in the temple oblique windows.
There were windows in the walls of the temple. The windows were narrower on the outside than on the inside.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 6:4
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1 Kings 6:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֣עַשׂ
לַ/בָּ֔יִת
חַלּוֹנֵ֖י
שְׁקֻפִ֥ים
אֲטֻמִֽים
וַ/יַּ֣עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לַ/בָּ֔יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
חַלּוֹנֵ֖י
challôwn
H2474
window
N-cp
שְׁקֻפִ֥ים
shâquph
H8261
frame
N-mp
אֲטֻמִֽים
ʼâṭam
H331
to shutter
V-Qal-Inf-c
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 6:4
וַ/יַּ֣עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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.
לַ/בָּ֔יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
חַלּוֹנֵ֖י
challôwn
H2474
"window"
N-cp
A window in ancient times was a hole in the wall, as described in the Bible. The Hebrew word for window is used in the story of Jezebel's death in 2 Kings 9:30-33. Windows were also mentioned in the Song of Solomon.
Definition: window (piercing of the wall)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: window. See also: Genesis 8:6; Proverbs 7:6; Jeremiah 9:20.
שְׁקֻפִ֥ים
shâquph
H8261
"frame"
N-mp
This term refers to a window frame or casing, as seen in ancient buildings. It provides a structure for windows and doors.
Definition: frame, casing (of windows), beams laid over, window frames
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: light, window. See also: 1 Kings 6:4; 1 Kings 7:4.
אֲטֻמִֽים
ʼâṭam
H331
"to shutter"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means to shut or close something, like lips or ears, and is used to describe stopping or blocking something, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to shut, shut up, close 1a) (Qal) to shut, stop (of lips) 1b) (Hiphil) of the wicked stopping their ears (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: narrow, shut, stop. See also: 1 Kings 6:4; Isaiah 33:15; Psalms 58:5.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 6:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- 1 Kings 6:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:4
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:4
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:4
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:4
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:4
- Sermons on 1 Kings 6:4
Context — Temple Construction Begins
2The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high.
3The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple.
4He also had narrow windows framed high in the temple.
5Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms. 6The 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 40:16 | The gate chambers and their side pillars had beveled windows all around the inside of the gateway. The porticos also had windows all around on the inside. Each side pillar was decorated with palm trees. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 41:26 | There were beveled windows and palm trees on the sidewalls of the portico. The side rooms of the temple also had canopies. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 41:16 | as well as the thresholds and the beveled windows and the galleries all around with their three levels opposite the threshold, were overlaid with wood on all sides. They were paneled from the ground to the windows, and the windows were covered. |
| 4 | Song of Solomon 2:9 | My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Look, he stands behind our wall, gazing through the windows, peering through the lattice. |
1 Kings 6:4 Summary
The verse 1 Kings 6:4 tells us that King Solomon had narrow windows framed high in the temple, which allowed natural light to enter the temple while maintaining its security. This reminds us that our spiritual lives should be built on a strong foundation, with careful attention to detail, and a focus on allowing the light of God's presence to shine through, as seen in Psalm 27:1 and Matthew 5:14-16. Just as the temple's design was intended to create a sense of reverence and awe, we can cultivate a deeper sense of worship and connection with God by prioritizing His presence in our lives. By doing so, we can reflect the beauty and order of God's character, as seen in Psalm 19:1-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the narrow windows in the temple?
The narrow windows framed high in the temple, as described in 1 Kings 6:4, allowed natural light to enter the temple while maintaining its structural integrity and security, much like the importance of having a strong foundation in our faith as seen in Matthew 7:24-27.
How did the design of the temple reflect the character of God?
The design of the temple, including the narrow windows, reflects the character of God as a God of order, beauty, and attention to detail, as seen in Psalm 19:1-6 and Isaiah 66:1-2.
What can we learn from the temple's architectural features about our own spiritual lives?
The temple's architectural features, such as the narrow windows, remind us that our spiritual lives should be built on a strong foundation, with careful attention to detail, and a focus on allowing the light of God's presence to shine through, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 and 2 Corinthians 4:6.
How does the temple's design relate to the concept of worship?
The temple's design, including the narrow windows, was intended to create a sense of reverence and awe, directing the worshippers' attention to the glory of God, much like the instructions for worship in Leviticus 10:1-3 and the description of heavenly worship in Revelation 4:1-11.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of narrow windows high in the temple evoke in my heart and mind, and how can I apply this to my own spiritual journey?
- In what ways can I allow the light of God's presence to shine through my life, even in the darkest of times, as illustrated in 1 Kings 6:4 and Psalm 119:105?
- How can I balance the need for security and structure in my life with the need for openness and vulnerability before God, as seen in the design of the temple?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a sense of reverence and awe in my worship, and how can I prioritize the pursuit of God's presence in my life, as described in 1 Kings 6:4 and Hebrews 12:28-29?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:4
And for the house he made windows of narrow lights. Or "open, shut" (o), which could be both, having shutters to them, to open or shut at pleasure; windows which they could open, and look through at
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:4
And for the house he made windows of narrow lights. Windows of narrow lights , [ chalowneey (H2474) shªqupiym (H8261)] - apertures with fixed bars, or closed lattices; i:e., the bars or lattices
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:4
Narrow outward, to prevent the inconveniences of the weather; widening by degrees inward, that so the house might better receive and more disperse the light. Or, for prospect, i.e. to give light; yet shut, i.e. so far closed as to keep out weather, and let in light.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:4
1 Kings 6:4 And for the house he made windows of narrow lights.Ver. 4. And for the house he made windows of narrow lights.] Or, Broad within and narrow without. Or, Skewed and closed, that is, glazed, as R. Jehudah interpreteth it. Bright the temple was, as being full of windows so Christ came "a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on him should not abide in darkness." The first thing the Spirit doth in a sanctified soul, is to beat out new windows there, and to diffuse a marvellous light. Prospectui accommodas clausus. - Jun.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:4
(4) Windows of narrow lights.—The marginal reading, “windows broad within and narrow without”—splayed as in ordinary Gothic architecture—is supported by very good authorities; but the most probable meaning is “windows with fixed beams”—that is, with fixed lattices, like jalousies, useful for ventilation, but immovable, so that no one could look out or in.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:4
Verse 4. Windows of narrow lights.] The Vulgate says, fenestras obliquas, oblique windows; but what sort of windows could such be? The Hebrew is חלוני שקפים אטמים challoney shekuphim atumim, windows to look through, which shut. Probably latticed windows: windows through which a person within could see well; but a person without, nothing. Windows, says the Targum, which were open within and shut without. Does he mean windows with shutters; or, are we to understand, with the Arabic, windows opening wide within, and narrow on the outside; such as we still see in ancient castles? This sense our margin expresses. We hear nothing of glass or any other diaphanous substance. Windows, perhaps originally windore, a door to let the wind in, in order to ventilate the building, and through which external objects might be discerned.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:4
4. windows of narrow lights] It is not easy to explain the nature of these windows from the words used to describe them. They were apparently windows made by overlaid woodwork, either in the fashion of sloping louvre boards or fashioned like latticework crosswise. Then the last word indicates that they were closed in some way or other. Hence the margins of the A.V. ‘windows broad within and narrow without’ or ‘skewed and closed.’ The former of these margins the R.V. has preserved, but gives in the text windows of fixed latticework, taking the word ‘closed’ to imply the permanent nature of the woodwork in the apertures. These windows were in the wall, above the roof of the chambers which are described in the next verse, and must have been of the nature of the clerestory windows which overlook the aisles of a church. There could have been only very little light from them, but the building was lighted artificially.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:4
Windows of narrow lights - Either (as in the margin) windows, externally mere slits in the wall, but opening wide within, like the windows of old castles: or, more probably, “windows with fixed
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:4
4. Windows of narrow lights — Septuagint, holes of concealed network. Vulgate, slanting windows. The Hebrew is, windows of closed bars; that is, of lattice work. They served both for ventilation and for light.
Sermons on 1 Kings 6:4
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The Ark by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody's sermon 'The Ark' draws parallels between Noah's Ark and the Ark of the Covenant, emphasizing their symbolic representation of Christ's humanity and atoning work. He hi |
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He Is Thy Lord ("Worship Thou Him"¦ So Shall the King Greatly Desire Thy beauty.") by Hans R. Waldvogel | Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the deep, personal relationship believers can have with Jesus, portraying Him as the beloved Bridegroom who desires a heart ablaze with love and worshi |