1 Kings 7:36

King James Version:

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For on the plates of the ledges thereof, and on the borders thereof, he graved cherubims, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions round about.

Complete Jewish Bible:

On the sides of the panels and on its corners he carved k'ruvim, lions and palm trees, according to the amount of space each required, with wreaths surrounding.

Berean Standard Bible:

He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around.

American Standard Version:

And on the plates of the stays thereof, and on the panels thereof, he graved cherubim, lions, and palm-trees, according to the space of each, with wreaths round about.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For on the plates{H3871} of the ledges{H3027} thereof, and on the borders{H4526} thereof, he graved{H6605} cherubims{H3742}, lions{H738}, and palm trees{H8561}, according to the proportion{H4626} of every one{H376}, and additions{H3914} round about{H5439}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Kings 7:29

  • And on the borders that [were] between the ledges [were] lions, oxen, and cherubims: and upon the ledges [there was] a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen [were] certain additions made of thin work.

Ezekiel 40:31

  • And the arches thereof [were] toward the utter court; and palm trees [were] upon the posts thereof: and the going up to it [had] eight steps.

1 Kings 6:35

  • And he carved [thereon] cherubims and palm trees and open flowers: and covered [them] with gold fitted upon the carved work.

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.

Ezekiel 41:18

  • And [it was] made with cherubims and palm trees, so that a palm tree [was] between a cherub and a cherub; and [every] cherub had two faces;

Ezekiel 41:20

  • From the ground unto above the door [were] cherubims and palm trees made, and [on] the wall of the temple.

Ezekiel 40:37

  • And the posts thereof [were] toward the utter court; and palm trees [were] upon the posts thereof, on this side, and on that side: and the going up to it [had] eight steps.

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Commentary for 1 Kings 7:36

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: H3871
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לוּחַ
    Transliteration: lûwach
    Pronunciation: loo'-akh
    Description: or לֻחַ; from a primitive root; probably meaning to glisten; a tablet (as polished), of stone, wood or metal; board, plate, table.
  2. Strong's Number: H3027
    There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָד
    Transliteration: yâd
    Pronunciation: yawd
    Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves.
  3. Strong's Number: H4526
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִסְגֶּרֶת
    Transliteration: miçgereth
    Pronunciation: mis-gheh'-reth
    Description: from סָגַר; something enclosing, i.e. a margin (of a region, of a panel); concretely, a stronghold; border, close place, hole.
  4. Strong's Number: H6605
    There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פָּתַח
    Transliteration: pâthach
    Pronunciation: paw-thakh'
    Description: a primitive root; to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve; appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent.
  5. 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.
  6. Strong's Number: H738
    There are 184 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֲרִי
    Transliteration: ʼărîy
    Pronunciation: ar-ee'
    Description: or (prolonged) [ar-yay']; from אָרָה (in the sense of violence); a lion; (young) lion, [phrase] pierce (from the margin).
  7. 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.
  8. Strong's Number: H4626
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מַעַר
    Transliteration: maʻar
    Pronunciation: mah'-ar
    Description: from עָרָה; a nude place, i.e. (literally) the pudenda, or (figuratively) a vacant space; nakedness, proportion.
  9. Strong's Number: H376
    There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אִישׁ
    Transliteration: ʼîysh
    Pronunciation: eesh
    Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה.
  10. Strong's Number: H3914
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לֹיָה
    Transliteration: lôyâh
    Pronunciation: lo-yaw'
    Description: a form of לִוְיָה; a wreath; addition.
  11. Strong's Number: H5439
    There are 282 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סָבִיב
    Transliteration: çâbîyb
    Pronunciation: saw-beeb'
    Description: or (feminine) סְבִיבָה; from סָבַב; (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around; (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side.