King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The two doors also [were of] olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid [them] with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees.
Complete Jewish Bible:
On the two olive-wood doors he carved figures of k'ruvim, palm trees and open flowers. He overlaid the doors with gold, forcing the gold into the shapes of the k'ruvim and palm trees as well.
Berean Standard Bible:
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.
American Standard Version:
So he made two doors of olive-wood; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubim and palm-trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold; and he spread the gold upon the cherubim, and upon the palm-trees.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The two{H8147} doors{H1817} also were of olive{H8081} tree{H6086}; and he carved{H7049} upon them carvings{H4734} of cherubims{H3742} and palm trees{H8561} and open{H6362} flowers{H6731}, and overlaid{H6823} them with gold{H2091}, and spread{H7286} gold{H2091} upon the cherubims{H3742}, and upon the palm trees{H8561}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Kings 6:18
- And the cedar of the house within [was] carved with knops and open flowers: all [was] cedar; there was no stone seen.
1 Kings 6:29
- And he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved figures of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, within and without.
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Commentary for 1 Kings 6:32
1 Kings 6:32 is a verse that provides a detailed description of the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, also known as Solomon's Temple. This verse specifically focuses on the doors of the temple's inner sanctuary, known as the Holy of Holies, which housed the Ark of the Covenant. The doors were made of olive wood, a common and sturdy material in the region, and were intricately carved with images of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers. These motifs were symbolic: cherubim were considered guardians of sacred spaces and were often associated with the presence of God; palm trees symbolized victory, righteousness, and eternal life; and open flowers may have represented beauty, life, and the flourishing of God's creation.
The overlaying of these carvings with gold emphasized the sanctity and splendor of the temple, as gold was a precious metal that signified divine presence and the glory of God. The meticulous craftsmanship and the use of expensive materials reflected the importance of the temple as the central place of worship for the Israelites and the significance of the Holy of Holies as the most sacred space within the temple complex.
Historically, this verse is part of a larger narrative found in 1 Kings 6, which describes the building of the temple under the reign of King Solomon, around the 10th century BCE. Solomon's Temple was not only a religious edifice but also a symbol of political stability and national identity for the united kingdom of Israel. The detailed account of its construction highlights the wealth and sophistication of Solomon's reign, as well as the religious devotion of the Israelites to their God, Yahweh, whom they believed resided among them in the temple. The temple stood for about 400 years before being destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BCE, an event that marked a significant turning point in Jewish history.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - 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). - 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. - 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. - Strong's Number: H7049
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָלַע
Transliteration: qâlaʻ
Pronunciation: kaw-lah'
Description: a primitive root; to sling; also to carve (as if a circular motion, or into light forms); carve, sling (out). - Strong's Number: H4734
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִקְלַעַת
Transliteration: miqlaʻath
Pronunciation: mik-lah'-ath
Description: from קָלַע; a sculpture (probably in bas-relief); carved (figure), carving, graving. - Strong's Number: H3742
There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּרוּב
Transliteration: kᵉrûwb
Pronunciation: ker-oob'
Description: of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary figure; cherub, (plural) cherubims. - Strong's Number: H8561
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תִּמֹּר
Transliteration: timmôr
Pronunciation: tim-more'
Description: (plural or (feminine) תִּמֹּרָה; (singular and plural), from the same root as תָּמָר; (architectural) a palm-like pilaster (i.e. umbellate); palm tree. - Strong's Number: H6362
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּטַר
Transliteration: pâṭar
Pronunciation: paw-tar'
Description: a primitive root; to cleave or burst through, i.e. (causatively) to emit, whether literal or figurative (gape); dismiss, free, let (shoot) out, slip away. - Strong's Number: H6731
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צִיץ
Transliteration: tsîyts
Pronunciation: tseets
Description: or צִץ; from צוּץ; properly, glistening, i.e. a burnished plate; also a flower (as bright-colored); a wing (as gleaming in the air); blossom, flower, plate, wing. - Strong's Number: H6823
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָפָה
Transliteration: tsâphâh
Pronunciation: tsaw-faw'
Description: a primitive root (probably identical with צָפָה through the idea of expansion in outlook, transferring to action); to sheet over (especially with metal); cover, overlay. - Strong's Number: H2091
There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָהָב
Transliteration: zâhâb
Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather. - Strong's Number: H7286
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָדַד
Transliteration: râdad
Pronunciation: raw-dad'
Description: a primitive root; to tread in pieces, i.e. (figuratively) to conquer, or (specifically) to overlay; spend, spread, subdue.