1 Kings 6:34
1 Kings 6:34 in Multiple Translations
The two doors were made of cypress wood, and each had two folding panels.
And the two doors were of fir tree: the two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding.
and two doors of fir-wood: the two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding.
And two folding doors of cypress-wood, with two leaves.
Its doors were made of cypress wood, each with two hinged panels.
But the two doores were of firre tree, the two sides of the one doore were round, and the two sides of the other doore were round.
And the two doors [are] of fir-tree, the two sides of the one door are revolving, and the two hangings of the second door are revolving.
and two doors of cypress wood. The two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding.
And the two doors were of fir tree: the two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding.
And two doors of fir tree, one of each side: and each door was double, and so opened with folding leaves.
They made two folding doors from cypress wood and fastened them to the door frame.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 6:34
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1 Kings 6:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׁתֵּ֥י
דַלְת֖וֹת
עֲצֵ֣י
בְרוֹשִׁ֑ים
שְׁנֵ֨י
צְלָעִ֜ים
הַ/דֶּ֤לֶת
הָֽ/אַחַת֙
גְּלִילִ֔ים
וּ/שְׁנֵ֧י
קְלָעִ֛ים
הַ/דֶּ֥לֶת
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖ית
גְּלִילִֽים
וּ/שְׁתֵּ֥י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
דַלְת֖וֹת
deleth
H1817
door
N-fp
עֲצֵ֣י
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-mp
בְרוֹשִׁ֑ים
bᵉrôwsh
H1265
cypress
N-mp
שְׁנֵ֨י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
צְלָעִ֜ים
tsêlâʻ
H6763
side
N-cp
הַ/דֶּ֤לֶת
deleth
H1817
door
Art | N-fs
הָֽ/אַחַת֙
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
גְּלִילִ֔ים
gâlîyl
H1550
turned
N-mp
וּ/שְׁנֵ֧י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
קְלָעִ֛ים
qelaʻ
H7050
sling
N-mp
הַ/דֶּ֥לֶת
deleth
H1817
door
Art | N-fs
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖ית
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
גְּלִילִֽים
gâlîyl
H1550
turned
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 6:34
וּ/שְׁתֵּ֥י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
דַלְת֖וֹת
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.
עֲצֵ֣י
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.
בְרוֹשִׁ֑ים
bᵉrôwsh
H1265
"cypress"
N-mp
A cypress tree or a type of evergreen is what this word refers to, also used to make objects like lances or musical instruments, as seen in the KJV translation 'fir tree'.
Definition: 1) cypress, fir, juniper, pine 1a) a noble tree (lit.) 1b) of stateliness (fig.) 1c) material for temple
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: fir (tree). See also: 2 Samuel 6:5; Isaiah 14:8; Psalms 104:17.
שְׁנֵ֨י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
צְלָעִ֜ים
tsêlâʻ
H6763
"side"
N-cp
This word refers to a side or a rib, and it's used to describe parts of the body or objects. It's also used architecturally to describe beams or planks in buildings like the temple.
Definition: 1) side, rib, beam 1a) rib (of man) 1b) rib (of hill, ridge, etc) 1c) side-chambers or cells (of temple structure) 1d) rib, plank, board (of cedar or fir) 1e) leaves (of door) 1f) side (of ark) Aramaic equivalent: a.la (עֲלַע "rib" H5967)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: beam, board, chamber, corner, leaf, plank, rib, side (chamber). See also: Genesis 2:21; Exodus 38:7; Ezekiel 41:26.
הַ/דֶּ֤לֶת
deleth
H1817
"door"
Art | N-fs
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.
הָֽ/אַחַת֙
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
גְּלִילִ֔ים
gâlîyl
H1550
"turned"
N-mp
A Hebrew term for a circuit or ring, like the folding doors in the temple or a circular region in Naphtali.
Definition: adj turning, folding (of doors)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: folding, ring. See also: 1 Kings 6:34; Esther 1:6; Song of Solomon 5:14.
וּ/שְׁנֵ֧י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
קְלָעִ֛ים
qelaʻ
H7050
"sling"
N-mp
A curtain or hanging screen is what this word describes, like the ones used in the tabernacle or Solomon's temple to separate sacred spaces.
Definition: sling, slingstones
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: hanging, leaf, sling. See also: Exodus 27:9; Exodus 38:18; Zechariah 9:15.
הַ/דֶּ֥לֶת
deleth
H1817
"door"
Art | N-fs
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.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֖ית
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
גְּלִילִֽים
gâlîyl
H1550
"turned"
N-mp
A Hebrew term for a circuit or ring, like the folding doors in the temple or a circular region in Naphtali.
Definition: adj turning, folding (of doors)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: folding, ring. See also: 1 Kings 6:34; Esther 1:6; Song of Solomon 5:14.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 6:34
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Context — The Doors
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.
34The two doors were made of cypress wood, and each had two folding panels.
35He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and he overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings. 36Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 41:23–25 | Both the outer sanctuary and the inner sanctuary had double doors, and each door had two swinging panels. There were two panels for one door and two for the other. 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. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 5:8 | Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: “I have received your message; I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber. |
1 Kings 6:34 Summary
The two doors mentioned in 1 Kings 6:34 were made of cypress wood and had a special design feature - each door had two folding panels. This attention to detail in the temple's construction teaches us about the importance of honoring God with our best efforts, just as the Israelites were commanded to do in Deuteronomy 12:32. By using different types of wood and intricate designs, the craftsmen showed their reverence for God and their desire to create something beautiful for Him, much like we are called to do in our own lives, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn about the value of putting our best into everything we do, just as the craftsmen did when building the temple.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of wood were the two doors made of in 1 Kings 6:34?
The two doors were made of cypress wood, as stated in 1 Kings 6:34. This is in contrast to the double doors made of olive wood mentioned in 1 Kings 6:32.
What was unique about the doors mentioned in 1 Kings 6:34?
Each of the two doors had two folding panels, according to 1 Kings 6:34. This design feature is not mentioned in the description of the double doors in 1 Kings 6:32.
How do the doors in 1 Kings 6:34 relate to the rest of the temple's construction?
The doors in 1 Kings 6:34 were part of the larger temple construction project, which included the use of various materials like olive wood, cypress wood, and gold, as seen in 1 Kings 6:32 and 1 Kings 6:35.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in the construction of the temple doors?
The attention to detail in the construction of the temple doors, as seen in 1 Kings 6:34, teaches us about the importance of honoring God with our best efforts and materials, as commanded in Deuteronomy 12:32 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of different types of wood in the temple's construction reveal about God's character and attention to detail?
- How can I apply the principle of honoring God with my best efforts, as seen in the temple's construction, to my own life and work?
- What role do the doors play in the overall symbolism and function of the temple, and what can I learn from this about my own relationship with God?
- In what ways can I, like the craftsmen who built the temple, use my skills and talents to create something beautiful and honoring to God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:34
And the two doors [were of] fir tree,.... the posts were of olive, but the doors of fir, and they were both folding doors, as appears by what follows: the two leaves of the one door [were] folding,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:34
So also made he for the door of the temple posts of olive tree, a fourth part of the wall. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:34
1 Kings 6:34 And the two doors [were of] fir tree: the two leaves of the one door [were] folding, and the two leaves of the other door [were] folding.Ver. 34. And the two doors were of fir tree.] Which were not so rare and precious as olive trees a difference was hereby also put between the holy of holies, and the holy place. Men do not know what a place heaven is: there is the best of the best of everything.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:34
34. and the two doors were of fir tree] As in 32 the expression is not definite. It is therefore simpler to put a light punctuation at the end of 1 Kings 6:33 and render ‘and two doors of fir wood.’ the two leaves of the one door were folding] That is, could be doubled back upon one another. The doors were in 4 sections, of which two folded together against the wall on one side, and two on the other. Thus one quarter of the door could be opened, if no more space were needed, and the labour of pushing back the folded parts would be less than if they were all in one piece.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:34
Fir-tree - Rather, juniper (1 Kings 5:6 note). Each door was made in two parts, which folded back one on the other like shutters, by means of hinges.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:34
34. The two leaves — Herein the doors of the greater and outer room differed from those of the smaller and inner one.