1 Kings 6:31
1 Kings 6:31 in Multiple Translations
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts.
¶ 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.
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.
For the way into the inmost room he made doors of olive-wood, the arch and the door supports forming a five-sided opening.
He had doors of olive wood made for the entrance to the inner sanctuary, together with a lintel and doorposts that had five sides.
And in the entring of the oracle he made two doores of oliue tree: and the vpper post and side postes were fiue square.
as to the opening of the oracle, he made doors of the oil-tree; the lintel, side-posts, a fifth.
For the entrance of the inner sanctuary, he made doors of olive wood. The lintel and door posts were a fifth part of the wall.
And for the entrance of the oracle he made doors of olive tree: the lintel and side-posts were a fifth part of the wall .
And in the entrance of the oracle he made little doors of olive tree, and posts of five corners,
They made a set of doors from olive tree wood, and placed them at the entrance to the Very Holy Place. The doorposts joined at the top to form a pointed arch.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 6:31
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1 Kings 6:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/אֵת֙
פֶּ֣תַח
הַ/דְּבִ֔יר
עָשָׂ֖ה
דַּלְת֣וֹת
עֲצֵי
שָׁ֑מֶן
הָ/אַ֥יִל
מְזוּז֖וֹת
חֲמִשִֽׁית
וְ/אֵת֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
פֶּ֣תַח
pethach
H6607
entrance
N-ms
הַ/דְּבִ֔יר
dᵉbîyr
H1687
sanctuary
Art | N-ms
עָשָׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
דַּלְת֣וֹת
deleth
H1817
door
N-fp
עֲצֵי
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-mp
שָׁ֑מֶן
shemen
H8081
oil
N-ms
הָ/אַ֥יִל
ʼayil
H352
ram
Art | N-ms
מְזוּז֖וֹת
mᵉzûwzâh
H4201
doorpost
N-fp
חֲמִשִֽׁית
chămîyshîy
H2549
fifth
Adj
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 6:31
וְ/אֵת֙
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פֶּ֣תַח
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
N-ms
A pethach is an entrance or doorway, like the gates of Jerusalem or the door to the temple, often symbolizing transition or access to a new place.
Definition: opening, doorway, entrance
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: door, entering (in), entrance (-ry), gate, opening, place. See also: Genesis 4:7; Judges 9:40; Psalms 24:7.
הַ/דְּבִ֔יר
dᵉbîyr
H1687
"sanctuary"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for the innermost part of the temple or tabernacle, the most holy place where God's presence dwelled. It is also translated as oracle, emphasizing its role in divine communication.
Definition: 1) the holy of holies, the innermost room of the temple or tabernacle 1a) hindmost chamber, innermost room of the temple of Solomon, most holy place, holy of holies 2) (TWOT) oracle
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: oracle. See also: 1 Kings 6:5; 1 Kings 7:49; Psalms 28:2.
עָשָׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
דַּלְת֣וֹת
deleth
H1817
"door"
N-fp
A door is something that swings, like the valve of a door or gate. In the Bible, doors can represent entrance or access, as seen in Psalm 141:3 where David asks God to set a door on his lips.
Definition: door (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3). See also: Genesis 19:6; 2 Chronicles 28:24; Psalms 78:23.
עֲצֵי
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
N-mp
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
שָׁ֑מֶן
shemen
H8081
"oil"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
הָ/אַ֥יִל
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Art | N-ms
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
מְזוּז֖וֹת
mᵉzûwzâh
H4201
"doorpost"
N-fp
A doorpost is the vertical post on either side of a door, and in biblical times, it was a prominent feature of a house. The Hebrew word for doorpost is mezuzah.
Definition: doorpost, gatepost
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: (door, side) post. See also: Exodus 12:7; 1 Kings 6:31; Proverbs 8:34.
חֲמִשִֽׁית
chămîyshîy
H2549
"fifth"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means fifth, referring to something in the fifth position. It appears in Exodus 20:12, where honoring parents is the fifth commandment. This word is used to show order and sequence.
Definition: ordinal number, 5th
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: fifth (part). See also: Genesis 1:23; 1 Chronicles 2:14; Jeremiah 1:3.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 6:31
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- 1 Kings 6:31 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:31
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:31
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:31
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:31
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:31
- Sermons on 1 Kings 6:31
Context — The Doors
29Then he carved the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers.
30And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.
31For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts.
32The 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. 33In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 10:19–20 | Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, |
| 2 | Ephesians 3:18 | will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth |
| 3 | John 14:6 | Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. |
| 4 | 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. |
1 Kings 6:31 Summary
This verse tells us about the special doors Solomon made for the inner sanctuary of the temple. He used olive wood, which is a strong and beautiful material, and made the doorposts with five sides. This shows us that Solomon wanted to make sure everything about the temple was perfect and pleasing to God, just like we should strive to honor God in everything we do (Colossians 3:23-24). By reading about the temple's construction, we can learn more about God's love for beauty, order, and detail, and how we can reflect these values in our own lives (Psalm 96:6).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of olive wood in the construction of the temple doors?
Olive wood was a valuable and durable material, often associated with prosperity and peace, as seen in Genesis 8:11 where a dove returns with an olive leaf after the flood, symbolizing new life and hope.
Why did Solomon construct doors for the inner sanctuary?
The doors served as a physical barrier between the holy place and the most holy place, emphasizing the sacred nature of the inner sanctuary, much like the veil in Exodus 26:31-33 that separated the two areas.
What is the meaning of the five-sided doorposts mentioned in this verse?
The five-sided doorposts may symbolize the perfection and completeness of God's plan, as the number five is often associated with divine completeness in the Bible, such as the five wise virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 who were prepared for the bridegroom's return.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the temple's construction?
This verse highlights Solomon's attention to detail and commitment to building a temple that would honor God, as instructed in 1 Kings 5:5, where Solomon says he wants to build a temple for the Name of the Lord his God.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from Solomon's careful planning and attention to detail in the construction of the temple, and how can we apply this to our own lives and service to God?
- How does the use of olive wood and other valuable materials in the temple's construction reflect the value and importance of our worship and service to God?
- In what ways can we, like Solomon, create spaces and habits that help us draw near to God and experience His presence in our lives?
- What are some ways we can balance the physical and spiritual aspects of our worship, like the temple's physical beauty and the spiritual significance of its inner sanctuary?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:31
And for the entering of the oracle he made doors [of] olive tree,.... The door of the holy of holies was a two leaved or folding door, made of olive wood; typical of Christ, the door into the church
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:31
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. For the entering of the oracle.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:31
i.e. Four cubits in height or breadth, whereas the wall was twenty cubits. Or, a fifth part of the door now mentioned. Or rather, five-square, having five sides and five angles, which is not incongruous nor unusual in buildings,
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:31
1 Kings 6:31 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].Ver. 31. Doors of olive tree.] Which kind of wood is hard, firm, and lasting: fit for posts and doors.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:31
(31) Doors.—The two doors of olive wood, from the Holy place into the Oracle, which as a rule stood open, showing the veil and the golden chains, were of moderate size. If our version (as is probable) is correct, the outside measure of the lintel and post was a fifth part of the wall, that is, four cubits, or six feet. Each door, therefore, would be something less than six feet by three. The description of the gilding states with minute accuracy that in overlaying the whole of these doors with gold, gold was “spread,” that is, made to cover the carvings in relief (the cherubim of 1 Kings 6:35); in the other doors the gold was fitted, probably beaten into shape, over the carved work.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:31
31–36. The doors for the oracle and for the Temple. The building of the inner court (Not in Chronicles) 31. the lintel and side posts] There is no conjunction between these words, and the former seems from other places in O. T. to apply to the whole framework in which the doors were fixed, the latter is used regularly of the part to which the hinges were attached. The idea meant to be conveyed here is of the whole structure of the doorway, the framework with its posts. were a fifth part of the wall] The expansion indicated by the italics of A. V. is no doubt correct both here and in 1 Kings 6:33. As the partition wall of the oracle was 20 cubits in height and the same in breadth the opening filled by the framework of the doorway would be 4 cubits high by 4 cubits broad.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:31
A fifth part - Better than the margin. The meaning seems to be that the lintel was one-fifth of the width of the wall, and each door-post one-fifth of its height. Thus the opening was a square of four cubits, or of six feet.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:31
31. The entering of the oracle — The doorway, or place of entrance. It appears that the oracle had no other opening than this.
Sermons on 1 Kings 6:31
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(Hebrews) 1-Overview-1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the book of Revelation and its portrayal of the end times. He expresses sorrow over the degradation and perversion in society, emp |
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Boldness to Enter God's Presence by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding God's delight in our deliverance in order to experience true joy and peace. He uses the parable of the prodi |
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End of Service - Repentance by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of surrendering his life completely to God. He acknowledges that there were areas in his life where he thought he had giv |
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(Hebrews - Part 25): The Holy of Holies by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his commitment to preaching about God and the Holy Trinity. He emphasizes that God reveals Himself through nature and the scriptures, using va |
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Intercession in Prayer by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of intercession and prayer in the mission of spreading the word of God. The key message is that the responsibility to pray for |
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How to Apply the Blood by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the profound significance of the blood of Jesus shed on the cross, emphasizing the various provisions and effects of His sacrifice. It covers themes of rede |
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(Exodus) Exodus 27:1-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of the way of the cross as the only path to God. The brazen altar is highlighted as the place where access to God is made p |