1 Kings 7:4
1 Kings 7:4 in Multiple Translations
There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers.
And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.
And there were beams in three rows, and window was over against window in three ranks.
There were three lines of window-frames, window facing window in every line.
The windows were placed high up, in three rows facing each other.
And the windowes were in three rowes, and windowe was against windowe in three rankes.
And windows [are] in three rows, and sight [is] over-against sight three times.
There were beams in three rows, and window was facing window in three ranks.
And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.
Set one against another,
On each of the two side walls there were three rows of windows.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 7:4
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1 Kings 7:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׁקֻפִ֖ים
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
טוּרִ֑ים
וּ/מֶחֱזָ֥ה
אֶל
מֶחֱזָ֖ה
שָׁלֹ֥שׁ
פְּעָמִֽים
וּ/שְׁקֻפִ֖ים
shâquph
H8261
frame
Conj | N-mp
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
טוּרִ֑ים
ṭûwr
H2905
row
N-mp
וּ/מֶחֱזָ֥ה
mechĕzâh
H4237
window
Conj | N-fs
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מֶחֱזָ֖ה
mechĕzâh
H4237
window
N-fs
שָׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
פְּעָמִֽים
paʻam
H6471
beat
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 7:4
וּ/שְׁקֻפִ֖ים
shâquph
H8261
"frame"
Conj | 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.
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
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.
טוּרִ֑ים
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.
וּ/מֶחֱזָ֥ה
mechĕzâh
H4237
"window"
Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means a window, but also refers to a source of light. In ancient times, windows let in light and allowed people to see outside. The word is used in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: light, window, place of seeing
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: light. See also: 1 Kings 7:4; 1 Kings 7:5.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מֶחֱזָ֖ה
mechĕzâh
H4237
"window"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a window, but also refers to a source of light. In ancient times, windows let in light and allowed people to see outside. The word is used in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: light, window, place of seeing
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: light. See also: 1 Kings 7:4; 1 Kings 7:5.
שָׁלֹ֥שׁ
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.
פְּעָמִֽים
paʻam
H6471
"beat"
N-fp
This word refers to a beat or stroke, like a footstep or a blow. It can also mean a time or occurrence, and is used in the Bible to describe things like a single step or a repeated action.
Definition: 1) stroke, beat, foot, step, anvil, occurrence 1a) foot, hoof-beat, footfall, footstep 1b) anvil 1c) occurrence, time, stroke, beat 1c1) one time, once, twice, thrice, as time on time, at this repetition, this once, now at length, now...now, at one time...at another
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundred-) fold, [idiom] now, (this) [phrase] once, order, rank, step, [phrase] thrice, (often-), second, this, two) time(-s), twice, wheel. See also: Genesis 2:23; 1 Samuel 3:10; Psalms 17:5.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 7:4
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- 1 Kings 7:4 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:4
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:4
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:4
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:4
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:4
- Sermons on 1 Kings 7:4
Context — Solomon’s Palace Complex
2He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high, with four rows of cedar pillars supporting the cedar beams.
3The house was roofed with cedar above the beams that rested on the pillars—forty-five beams, fifteen per row.
4There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers.
5All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers. 6Solomon 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 40:22 | Its windows, portico, and palm trees had the same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 6:4 | He also had narrow windows framed high in the temple. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 7:5 | All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 40:33 | Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 40:36 | as did its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico. It also had windows all around. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 40:29 | Its gate chambers, side pillars, and portico had the same measurements as the others. Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around; it was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 40:25 | Both the gateway and its portico had windows all around, like the other windows. It was fifty cubits long and twenty-five cubits wide. |
| 10 | Isaiah 54:12 | I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. |
1 Kings 7:4 Summary
The verse 1 Kings 7:4 describes the beautiful windows in the House of the Forest of Lebanon, which Solomon built. The three rows of windows facing each other show how Solomon wanted to create a sense of unity and harmony in the design. This reminds us that God is a God of order and beauty, as we see in Psalm 19:1, and that we can reflect His beauty in our own lives. Just like the windows allowed light to come in, we can allow God's light to shine through us by living a life that honors Him, as seen in Matthew 5:14-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the three rows of high windows in 1 Kings 7:4?
The three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers demonstrate Solomon's attention to detail and his desire to create a sense of unity and harmony in the design of the House of the Forest of Lebanon, reflecting God's order and beauty as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 19:1.
How do the windows in 1 Kings 7:4 relate to the rest of the building's architecture?
The windows were part of a larger design that included cedar pillars, beams, and doorways, all working together to create a sense of grandeur and majesty, as described in 1 Kings 7:2-6, reflecting the splendor of God's creation in Isaiah 66:1-2.
What can we learn from the architectural details in 1 Kings 7:4 about God's character?
The attention to detail and the emphasis on beauty and harmony in the design of the House of the Forest of Lebanon reflect God's character as a God of order, beauty, and perfection, as seen in Exodus 25:1-9 and Psalm 93:1-5.
How does the description of the windows in 1 Kings 7:4 relate to the overall theme of 1 Kings?
The description of the windows and the building's architecture serves as a reminder of Solomon's wealth and wisdom, which were gifts from God, and points to the greater theme of God's sovereignty and provision in the book of 1 Kings, as seen in 1 Kings 3:1-15 and 1 Kings 10:1-13.
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in the design of the House of the Forest of Lebanon reveal about Solomon's values and priorities?
- How can we, like Solomon, reflect God's beauty and order in our own lives and work?
- What role does harmony and unity play in our relationships with others, and how can we cultivate these qualities in our own lives?
- In what ways can we, as believers, use our gifts and talents to create something that reflects God's glory and beauty?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:4
And there were windows in three rows,.... Both in the second and third stories, east, north, and south, there being none in the west, where the porch stood: and light was against light in three
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:4
And it was covered with cedar above upon the beams, that lay on forty five pillars, fifteen in a row. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:4
Light was against light; one directly opposite or answering to the other, as is usual in well-contrived buildings. In three ranks; one exactly under another.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:4
1 Kings 7:4 And [there were] windows [in] three rows, and light [was] against light [in] three ranks.Ver. 4. In three rows,] i.e., In three stories, called also ranks here. And light was against light.] Fenestrae ex diametro, through lights, we call them.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:4
4. And there were windows in three rows] This is not the usual word for ‘windows,’ but is that which in 1 Kings 6:4 describes the sloping woodwork, or lattice, used in the windows of the Temple. From its use in the two descriptions it may be supposed to indicate the like work here as there, and so ‘windows’ is no inappropriate rendering, as it can be understood from the former passage. The R.V. gives prospects to avoid the commoner word, and puts ‘beams’ in the margin. ‘Window-spaces’ would perhaps give the best idea of what appears to be meant, which is some wooden framework fitted into those walls which looked into the interior court. and light was against light in three ranks] This means that the windows in every one of the three stories were exactly over each other. There is a very slight difference in the Hebrew of the final clause of the next verse, but the sense is exactly the same.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:4
Either three ranges of windows, one above the other, on either side of the house; or perhaps the three ranges were one in either side wall, and the third in a wall down the middle of the hall, along
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:4
4. Windows in three rows — Rather, The frameworks were three rows. The word ωׁ ?χτιν does not mean windows, but is applied, in chap. 1 Kings 6:4, to the cross-bars or framework of windows.
Sermons on 1 Kings 7:4
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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 |