1 Kings 7:12
1 Kings 7:12 in Multiple Translations
The 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.
And the great court round about was with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.
And the great court round about had three courses of hewn stone, and a course of cedar beams; like as the inner court of the house of Jehovah, and the porch of the house.
The great outer square all round was walled with three lines of squared stones and a line of cedar-wood boards, round about the open square inside the house of the Lord and the covered room of the king's house.
Around the great courtyard, the inner courtyard, and the porch of the Lord's Temple were three courses of dressed stone and a course of cedar beams.
And the great court round about was with three rowes of hewed stones, and a rowe of cedar beames: so was it to ye inner court of the house of the Lord, and to the porche of the house.
and the great court round about [is] three rows of hewn work, and a row of cedar-beams, even for the inner court of the house of Jehovah, and for the porch of the house.
The great court around had three courses of cut stone with a course of cedar beams, like the inner court of the LORD’s house and the porch of the house.
And the great court around was with three rows of hewn stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.
And the greater court was made round with three rows of hewed stones, and one row of planks of cedar, moreover also in the inner court of the house of the Lord, and in the porch of the house.
The palace courtyard, the inner courtyard in front of the temple, and the entrance room of the temple had walls made by putting down three layers of cut stones between each layer of cedar beams.
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1 Kings 7:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/חָצֵ֨ר
הַ/גְּדוֹלָ֜ה
סָבִ֗יב
שְׁלֹשָׁה֙
טוּרִ֣ים
גָּזִ֔ית
וְ/ט֖וּר
כְּרֻתֹ֣ת
אֲרָזִ֑ים
וְ/לַ/חֲצַ֧ר
בֵּית
יְהוָ֛ה
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖ית
וּ/לְ/אֻלָ֥ם
הַ/בָּֽיִת
וְ/חָצֵ֨ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | N-cs
הַ/גְּדוֹלָ֜ה
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Art | Adj
סָבִ֗יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
שְׁלֹשָׁה֙
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
טוּרִ֣ים
ṭûwr
H2905
row
N-mp
גָּזִ֔ית
gâzîyth
H1496
cutting
N-fs
וְ/ט֖וּר
ṭûwr
H2905
row
Conj | N-ms
כְּרֻתֹ֣ת
kâruthâh
H3773
beam
N-fp
אֲרָזִ֑ים
ʼerez
H730
cedar
N-mp
וְ/לַ/חֲצַ֧ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | Prep | N-cs
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖ית
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
inner
Art | Adj
וּ/לְ/אֻלָ֥ם
ʼûwlâm
H197
Portico
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הַ/בָּֽיִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 7:12
וְ/חָצֵ֨ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Conj | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
הַ/גְּדוֹלָ֜ה
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
סָבִ֗יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
שְׁלֹשָׁה֙
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
טוּרִ֣ים
ṭûwr
H2905
"row"
N-mp
This word refers to a row of things, like a row of bricks in a wall or a row of jewels on a necklace. It is used to describe something that is arranged in a line or sequence.
Definition: 1) row 1a) row, course (of building) 1b) row (of jewels)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: row. See also: Exodus 28:17; 1 Kings 7:3; Ezekiel 46:23.
גָּזִ֔ית
gâzîyth
H1496
"cutting"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to cut or dressed stone, often used in construction, like the temple in 1 Kings 5:17. It describes something that has been carefully prepared. This word is about precision and craftsmanship.
Definition: a cutting, hewing
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: hewed, hewn stone, wrought. See also: Exodus 20:25; 1 Kings 7:12; Isaiah 9:9.
וְ/ט֖וּר
ṭûwr
H2905
"row"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to a row of things, like a row of bricks in a wall or a row of jewels on a necklace. It is used to describe something that is arranged in a line or sequence.
Definition: 1) row 1a) row, course (of building) 1b) row (of jewels)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: row. See also: Exodus 28:17; 1 Kings 7:3; Ezekiel 46:23.
כְּרֻתֹ֣ת
kâruthâh
H3773
"beam"
N-fp
A beam refers to a hewn timber, like a wooden plank cut from a tree. It appears in the Bible as a building material. In the KJV, it is translated as beam.
Definition: beams, hewn beams
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: beam. See also: 1 Kings 6:36; 1 Kings 7:2; 1 Kings 7:12.
אֲרָזִ֑ים
ʼerez
H730
"cedar"
N-mp
A cedar tree, known for its strength and durability, like the cedar wood used to build Solomon's temple in 1 Kings 5-6. The cedar tree was highly valued in ancient times for its timber and wood.
Definition: 1) cedar 1a) cedar tree 1b) cedar timber, cedar wood (in building) 1c) cedar wood (in purifications)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cedar (tree). See also: Leviticus 14:4; 1 Chronicles 22:4; Psalms 29:5.
וְ/לַ/חֲצַ֧ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Conj | Prep | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
"place"
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.
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הַ/פְּנִימִ֖ית
pᵉnîymîy
H6442
"inner"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word describes something as inner or interior, like the inner part of a person or a building. It is used in Psalm 51:17 to describe a broken spirit.
Definition: inner
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: (with-) in(-ner, -ward). See also: 1 Kings 6:27; Ezekiel 40:27; Ezekiel 46:1.
וּ/לְ/אֻלָ֥ם
ʼûwlâm
H197
"Portico"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
A portico is a covered area at the entrance of a building, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a vestibule or porch where people gather before entering the main building.
Definition: A hall or porch of the temple
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: porch. See also: 1 Kings 6:3; Ezekiel 40:7; Joel 2:17.
הַ/בָּֽיִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | 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.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 7:12
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- Context
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- 1 Kings 7:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:12
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:12
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:12
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:12
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:12
- Sermons on 1 Kings 7:12
Context — Solomon’s Palace Complex
10The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long.
11Above these were costly 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.
13Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. 14He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 6:36 | Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 7:6 | Solomon made his colonnade fifty cubits long and thirty cubits wide, with a portico in front of it and a canopy with pillars in front of the portico. |
| 3 | John 10:23 | and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade. |
| 4 | Acts 5:12 | The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade. |
| 5 | Acts 3:11 | While the man clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomon’s Colonnade. |
1 Kings 7:12 Summary
The great courtyard in 1 Kings 7:12 was a special place where people would gather to worship God. The courtyard was surrounded by beautiful stones and cedar beams, which showed how much the people cared about building a wonderful place for God. This reminds us that we should always try to do our best for God, just like the people who built the temple (Colossians 3:23-24). By focusing on excellence and beauty in our worship, we can create a sense of unity and cohesion in our spiritual lives, just like the design of the temple complex.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the great courtyard in 1 Kings 7:12?
The great courtyard was a significant part of the temple complex, as it was where the people would gather to worship and offer sacrifices, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:5-7 and 1 Kings 8:64. The courtyard's design and materials reflect the importance of this space.
Why were three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams used in the courtyard's construction?
The use of high-quality materials like dressed stone and cedar beams reflects the grandeur and beauty of God's house, as described in Psalm 96:6 and 1 Chronicles 29:1-5. This attention to detail demonstrates the care and devotion that went into building the temple.
How does the design of the courtyard and the rest of the temple complex relate to the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD?
The similar design elements used throughout the temple complex, including the inner courtyard and portico, create a sense of unity and cohesion, emphasizing the connection between the different areas of worship and the presence of God, as seen in 1 Kings 6:3 and Ezekiel 40:48-41:4.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in the construction of the temple courtyard?
The attention to detail in the construction of the temple courtyard teaches us about the importance of excellence and quality in our service to God, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24 and Malachi 1:6-14. It reminds us that our worship and service should reflect the beauty and majesty of God Himself.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider the grandeur of the temple courtyard, how can I apply the principle of excellence in my own life and service to God?
- What are some ways I can create a sense of unity and cohesion in my own spiritual life, just as the design elements of the temple complex did?
- How can I balance the desire for beauty and grandeur in my worship with the importance of humility and simplicity, as seen in Matthew 6:1-6 and 1 Peter 3:3-4?
- In what ways can I, like the craftsmen who built the temple, use my own skills and talents to serve and honor God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:12
And the great court round about,.... Which surrounded Solomon's house: [was] with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams; these rows were one upon another, and were a wall to the court,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:12
And the great court round about was with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:12
The great court, to wit, of Solomon’ s dwelling-house, mentioned . A row of cedar beams; of which See Poole "". Both for the inner court of the house of the Lord, or, as (Heb. and, which is oft used in that sense for a particle of comparison or similitude, as 17:3 ) for the inner court, &c., i.e. as it was in that inner court, of which the very same thing is said . Otherwise it might seem very improper and impertinent to speak of the court of the Lord’ s house here, where he is treating only of Solomon’ s house. For the porch of the house, or, of this house, to wit, of which I am here speaking, i.e. of the king’ s house, the porch where of had pillars, , and these both of stone and cedar, as may seem most probable, because the other pillars were such. And whereas the number and quality of the pillars of the porch was omitted, , that defect is here supplied, and we are implicitly acquainted with both of them. But this I speak with submission.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:12
1 Kings 7:12 And the great court round about [was] with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.Ver. 12. And the great court round about.] Surrounding the king’ s house. Both for the inward court of the house of the Lord,] i.e., Like that inward court, 1 Kings 6:36. And for the porch, &c.] The king’ s house had the like porch before it, as God’ s house had.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:12
(12) The great court.—Finally, “the great court” round about is said to have resembled the “inner court” of the Temple, having an enclosure of three rows of stones, probably of large size, with a cedar coping. It seems evidently to have enclosed the whole palace, and may have contained quarters for the guards and the household. There must have been, of course, inner courts, round which both the more public and the more private buildings of the palace were grouped.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:12
12. And the great court round about] The words are the same as in 1 Kings 6:36. The great court was the hindmost part of all the palace grounds, and was apparently higher than the level of the front part. The way in which it was enclosed was by a low wall (sunk fence) as was done for the inner-court of the Temple. both for the inner court of the house of the Lord] The conjunction with which this sentence begins is the usual copulative. But the sense should be ‘like as the inner court, &c.’ (Cf. 1 Kings 6:34.) Hence some have conjectured ë = as, instead of å = and or both. The R.V. has given the true sense in the text ‘like as the inner court of the house of the Lord, and the porch of the house,’ and has put the literal translation on the margin. There is no great difficulty in gathering the former sense from the latter. We have only to take the construction to be ‘and thus was it done for the inner court &c.… and for.’ the porch of the house] Probably the porch intended is that spoken of in 1 Kings 6:3. ‘The house’ without any defining words can only be taken of the Temple; so that we cannot understand any porch in Solomon’s own house.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:12
The palace, like the temple, had two courts 1 Kings 6:36, not, however, one immediately within the other. The lesser court of the palace seems to have been a private inner court among the buildings 1 Kings 7:8.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:12
12. The great court round about — The great enclosure or park in which all the palatial buildings stood. (H H H in plan.) Three rows of hewed stones — Or three layers of hewn stone. See note on 1 Kings 6:36.
Sermons on 1 Kings 7:12
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Christ in the Offering - Part 1 by Albert Leckie | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the different aspects of Jesus' character as depicted in the Gospel of John. He starts by comparing Jesus to an ostrich, emphasizing his subm |
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(1986 Prairie Series) 1 - Sent, Went, Put by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the privilege of being expendable for the Lord Jesus and allowing Him to work in His own way and time. The sermon highlights the power of God |
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What Difference Does the Holy Spirit Make? by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the lack of wonder and vague sense of reality that many people live by. He then tells a story about the disciples and how the Holy Spirit bro |
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Saving Life of Christ - Part 3 by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a young boy and an experienced man who are faced with a dangerous situation at sea. The boy is afraid and doesn't want to go out in |
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Journey Through the Book of Acts by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a five-minute sermon that extended to 30 minutes, resulting in 21 people on the street weeping and coming forward to ask |
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K-025 the Spirit of Truth by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of religious ceremonies and rituals performed in the name of God. He criticizes the lack of passion and genuine connection to the me |
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Prayer and Unity in Revival by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a heart that is open to others, regardless of their background or circumstances. He shares a story about a Christian |