Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All the doorways had rectangular frames; they were in the front part in sets of three, facing each other. New Living Translation All the doorways and doorposts had rectangular frames and were arranged in sets of three, facing each other. English Standard Version All the doorways and windows had square frames, and window was opposite window in three tiers. Berean Standard Bible All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers. King James Bible And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and light was against light in three ranks. New King James Version And all the doorways and doorposts had rectangular frames; and window was opposite window in three tiers. New American Standard Bible And all the doorways and doorposts had squared artistic frames, and window was opposite window at three intervals. NASB 1995 All the doorways and doorposts had squared artistic frames, and window was opposite window in three ranks. NASB 1977 And all the doorways and doorposts had squared artistic frames, and window was opposite window in three ranks. Legacy Standard Bible And all the doorways and doorposts had squared artistic frames, and window was opposite window in three ranks. Amplified Bible All the doorways and doorposts [and windows] had squared [artistic] frames, and window was opposite window in three tiers. Christian Standard Bible All the doors and doorposts had rectangular frames, the openings facing each other in three tiers. Holman Christian Standard Bible All the doors and doorposts had rectangular frames, the openings facing each other in three tiers. American Standard Version And all the doors and posts were made square with beams: and window was over against window in three ranks. Contemporary English Version and there were three doors on each side near the front of the hall. English Revised Version And all the doors and posts were square in prospect: and light was over against light in three ranks. GOD'S WORD® Translation All the doors and doorframes were square. There were three doors facing each other on opposite sides [of the palace]. Good News Translation The doorways and the windows had rectangular frames, and the three rows of windows in each wall faced the opposite rows. International Standard Version All the doorways and doorposts had rectangular frames, with the doorways facing each other in three tiers. Majority Standard Bible All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers. NET Bible All of the entrances were rectangular in shape and they were arranged in sets of three. New Heart English Bible All the doors and posts were made square with beams: and window was over against window in three ranks. Webster's Bible Translation And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and light was against light in three ranks. World English Bible All the doors and posts were made square with beams; and window was facing window in three ranks. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the openings and the doorposts [are of] square frame; and window [is] toward window three times. Young's Literal Translation And all the openings and the side-posts are square -- windows; and sight is over-against sight three times. Smith's Literal Translation And all the doors and door-posts, quadrated with the bar: and the front of the window against the window, three steps. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd looking one upon another, with equal space between the pillars, and over the pillars were square beams in- all things equal. Catholic Public Domain Version and looking toward one another, with equal spacing between the columns. And above the columns there were square beams equal in all things. New American Bible and all the openings and doorposts were squared with lintels, each facing across from the next. New Revised Standard Version All the doorways and doorposts had four-sided frames, opposite, facing each other in the three rows. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the doors and posts were square, set one against another in three tiers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the doors and the posts were square and were adjacent to one another three times. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the doors with their posts were square in the frame; and light was over against light in three ranks. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the doors and spaces formed like chambers were square, and from door to door was a correspondence in three rows. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon Builds His Palace…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 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. Ezekiel 41:25-26 Cherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico. / There were beveled windows and palm trees on the sidewalls of the portico. The side rooms of the temple also had canopies. 2 Chronicles 3:5 He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains. 2 Chronicles 4:9 He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze. 1 Kings 6:4 He also had narrow windows framed high in the temple. 1 Kings 6:31-34 For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. / The 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. / In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. ... 1 Kings 10:18-20 Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. 2 Chronicles 9:17-19 Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and a footstool of gold was attached to it. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. Revelation 21:18-21 The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ... Revelation 4:6 And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. Revelation 21:12-13 The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. Revelation 21:25 Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. John 10:9 I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Treasury of Scripture And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and light was against light in three ranks. Jump to Previous Artistic Beams Doorposts Doors Doorways Facing Frame Frames Front Light Openings Opposite Over-Against Part Posts Ranks Rectangular Sets Side-Posts Sight Square Squared Three Tiers Times Window WindowsJump to Next Artistic Beams Doorposts Doors Doorways Facing Frame Frames Front Light Openings Opposite Over-Against Part Posts Ranks Rectangular Sets Side-Posts Sight Square Squared Three Tiers Times Window Windows1 Kings 7 1. The building of Solomon's house2. Of the house of Lebanon 6. Of the porch of pillars 7. Of the porch of judgment 8. Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter 13. Hiram's work of the two pillars, 23. Of the molten sea 27. Of the ten bases 38. Of the ten lavers 40. and all the vessels All the doorways The Hebrew word for "doorways" is "פֶּתַח" (petach), which signifies an entrance or opening. In the context of Solomon's temple and palace, these doorways symbolize access to sacred and royal spaces. The design and structure of these doorways reflect the grandeur and meticulous planning that went into the construction, emphasizing the importance of order and accessibility in God's kingdom. Theologically, doorways can represent opportunities and transitions, inviting believers to enter into deeper communion with God. had rectangular frames with the openings facing each other in three tiers Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple and his palace. Known for his wisdom and wealth, Solomon's reign is marked by significant architectural achievements. 2. The Palace of Solomon The context of this verse is the construction of Solomon's palace, a grand structure that took thirteen years to complete. It was a symbol of his wealth and the prosperity of Israel during his reign. 3. The Temple of Solomon Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the temple is a significant part of the surrounding account. It was built before the palace and is a central focus of Solomon's building projects. 4. Hiram of Tyre The skilled craftsman who played a significant role in the construction of both the temple and the palace, providing expertise and materials. 5. Jerusalem The city where Solomon's palace and the temple were built, serving as the political and spiritual center of Israel. Teaching Points Attention to Detail in WorshipThe detailed description of the palace's construction, including the rectangular frames, underscores the importance of precision and care in creating spaces dedicated to God. This can inspire us to approach our worship and service with intentionality and excellence. Symbolism of Structure The architectural elements, such as the three tiers of openings, can symbolize the order and harmony that should characterize our spiritual lives. Just as the palace was meticulously designed, our lives should reflect God's order and purpose. Earthly vs. Heavenly Focus While Solomon's palace was a marvel of human achievement, it serves as a reminder to balance our earthly pursuits with a focus on eternal values. We should evaluate whether our efforts are aligned with God's kingdom priorities. Legacy and Influence Solomon's building projects left a lasting legacy, influencing future generations. Similarly, we should consider the impact of our actions and decisions on those who come after us, striving to leave a positive spiritual legacy.Verse 5. - And all the doors and posts [For מְזוּזֹת posts, Thenius would read מֶהְזות outlooks, after ver. 4, which seems a natural emendation, especially as the LXX. has χῶραι. We should then get the sense of "doors and windows "] were square of beam. [The word translated "windows" in ver. 4; the proper rendering is beam, and the meaning apparently is that all these openings were square in shape. Nothing is said about the height of the rooms, and as the commentators are not agreed whether there was one story or three, that can obviously be only matter of conjecture. Rawlinson, who thinks of but one hall, with three rows of windows, supposes, after Houbigant, that one row was placed in a wall which ran down the middle of the apartment. Such an arrangement, he observes, was found by Layard at Nimrud.] Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Allוְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the doorways הַפְּתָחִ֥ים (hap·pə·ṯā·ḥîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way had rectangular רְבֻעִ֣ים (rə·ḇu·‘îm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 7251: To be quadrate frames, שָׁ֑קֶף (šā·qep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8260: A loophole, to admit light and air with וּמ֧וּל (ū·mūl) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 4136: Abrupt, a precipice, the front, opposite the openings facing each other מֶחֱזָ֛ה (me·ḥĕ·zāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4237: Light, place of seeing, a window [in] tiers פְּעָמִֽים׃ (pə·‘ā·mîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence of three. שָׁלֹ֥שׁ (šā·lōš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice Links 1 Kings 7:5 NIV1 Kings 7:5 NLT 1 Kings 7:5 ESV 1 Kings 7:5 NASB 1 Kings 7:5 KJV 1 Kings 7:5 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 7:5 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 7:5 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 7:5 French Bible 1 Kings 7:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 7:5 All the doors and posts were made (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |