1 Kings 6:31

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And for the entering of the oracle he made doors [of] olive tree: the lintel [and] side posts [were] a fifth part [of the wall].

Complete Jewish Bible:

For the entrance to the sanctuary he made doors of olive-wood, set within a five-sided door-frame.

Berean Standard Bible:

For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts.

American Standard Version:

And for the entrance of the oracle he made doors of olive-wood: the lintel and door-posts were a fifth part of the wall.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And for the entering^{H6607} of the oracle^{H1687} he made^{H6213} doors^{H1817} of olive^{H8081} tree^{H6086}: the lintel^{H352} and side posts^{H4201} were a fifth part^{H2549} of the wall.

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Commentary for 1 Kings 6:31

1 Kings 6:31 is a verse that describes part of the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, also known as Solomon's Temple. This temple was built under the reign of King Solomon, who is renowned in the Hebrew Bible for his wisdom, wealth, and for building the temple according to the instructions given by his father, King David.

The verse specifically details the materials and dimensions used for the doors of the oracle, which was the innermost chamber of the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. The doors themselves were made of olive wood, a material commonly used in the ancient Near East for construction due to its durability and sacred connotations. Olive trees were significant in the region for their economic and religious importance.

Furthermore, the verse mentions that the lintel and side posts (the doorframe) were designed to be a fifth part of the wall's thickness. This indicates a precise architectural design, ensuring that the doors were proportionally integrated into the structure of the oracle's entrance. The attention to detail and the use of specific ratios reflect the meticulous planning and considerable resources dedicated to the temple's construction, emphasizing its role as a sacred space for the Israelites and the centrality of worship in their religious life.

In summary, 1 Kings 6:31 provides insight into the materials and architectural precision employed in the construction of the First Temple's most sacred area, highlighting the importance of the temple in ancient Israelite society and the care taken in its design to honor the divine presence.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6607
   There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּתַח
   Transliteration: pethach
   Pronunciation: peh'-thakh
   Description: from פָּתַח; an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way; door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1687
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דְּבִיר
   Transliteration: dᵉbîyr
   Pronunciation: deb-eer'
   Description: or (shortened) דְּבִר; from דָבַר (apparently in the sense of oracle); the shrine or innermost part of the sanctuary; oracle.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1817
   There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דֶּלֶת
   Transliteration: deleth
   Pronunciation: deh'-leth
   Description: from דָּלָה; something swinging, i.e. the valve of adoor; door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3).
   
5. Strong's Number: H8081
   There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֶׁמֶן
   Transliteration: shemen
   Pronunciation: sheh'-men
   Description: from שָׁמַן; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness; anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6086
   There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֵץ
   Transliteration: ʻêts
   Pronunciation: ates
   Description: from עָצָה; a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks); [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood.
   
7. Strong's Number: H352
   There are 256 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַיִל
   Transliteration: ʼayil
   Pronunciation: ah'-yil
   Description: from the same as אוּל; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or other strong tree; mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree.
   
8. Strong's Number: H4201
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְזוּזָה
   Transliteration: mᵉzûwzâh
   Pronunciation: mez-oo-zaw'
   Description: or מְזֻזָה; from the same as זִיז; a door-post (as prominent); (door, side) post.
   
9. Strong's Number: H2549
   There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲמִישִׁי
   Transliteration: chămîyshîy
   Pronunciation: kham-ee-shee'
   Description: or חֲמִשִּׁי; ordinal from חָמֵשׁ; fifth; also a fifth; fifth (part).