1 Kings 6:35
1 Kings 6:35 in Multiple Translations
He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold, hammered evenly over the carvings.
And he carved thereon cherubims and palm trees and open flowers: and covered them with gold fitted upon the carved work.
And he carved thereon cherubim and palm-trees and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold fitted upon the graven work.
These were ornamented with designs of winged ones and palm-trees and open flowers, plated over with gold.
He had them carved with designs of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and covered them with gold beaten evenly over the carvings.
And he graued Cherubims, and palme trees, and carued floures and couered the carued worke with golde, finely wrought.
And he hath carved cherubs, and palms, and openings of flowers, and overlaid with straightened gold the graved work.
He carved cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold fitted on the engraved work.
And he carved thereon cherubim, and palm trees, and open flowers; and covered them with gold, fitted upon the carved work.
And he carved cherubims, and palm trees, and carved work standing very much out: and he overlaid all with golden plates in square work by rule.
The doors were also decorated with wood carvings of winged creatures, palm trees, and flowers, and they were also covered evenly with very thin sheets of gold.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 6:35
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1 Kings 6:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/קָלַ֤ע
כְּרוּבִים֙
וְ/תִ֣מֹר֔וֹת
וּ/פְטֻרֵ֖י
צִצִּ֑ים
וְ/צִפָּ֣ה
זָהָ֔ב
מְיֻשָּׁ֖ר
עַל
הַ/מְּחֻקֶּֽה
וְ/קָלַ֤ע
qâlaʻ
H7049
to sling
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
כְּרוּבִים֙
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
N-mp
וְ/תִ֣מֹר֔וֹת
timmôr
H8561
palm
Conj | N-fp
וּ/פְטֻרֵ֖י
pâṭûwr
H6358
to open
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
צִצִּ֑ים
tsîyts
H6731
flower
N-mp
וְ/צִפָּ֣ה
tsâphâh
H6823
to overlay
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-3ms
זָהָ֔ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
מְיֻשָּׁ֖ר
yâshar
H3474
to smooth
V-Pual-Inf-c
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/מְּחֻקֶּֽה
châqâh
H2707
to engrave
Art | V-Pual-Inf-c
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 6:35
וְ/קָלַ֤ע
qâlaʻ
H7049
"to sling"
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To carve or sling, like a circular motion, is what this Hebrew word means, used in the Bible to describe skilled craftsmanship or a warrior's throw.
Definition: 1) to sling, hurl forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sling 1a2) slinger (participle) 1b) (Piel) to sling
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: carve, sling (out). See also: Judges 20:16; 1 Kings 6:29; Jeremiah 10:18.
כְּרוּבִים֙
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
N-mp
A cherub is an angelic being in the Bible, often depicted as guarding important places like Eden or God's throne. They're also shown as images on the Ark of the Covenant. The KJV translates this word as cherub or cherubims.
Definition: 1) cherub, cherubim (pl) 1a) an angelic being 1a1) as guardians of Eden 1a2) as flanking God's throne 1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant 1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: cherub, (plural) cherubims. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Chronicles 3:10; Psalms 18:11.
וְ/תִ֣מֹר֔וֹת
timmôr
H8561
"palm"
Conj | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a palm tree or a decorative column shaped like a palm, often used in architecture. It symbolizes peace and victory, as seen in the tabernacle's design. Exodus describes palm trees in the wilderness.
Definition: palm tree figure (as ornament)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: palm tree. See also: 1 Kings 6:29; Ezekiel 40:31; Ezekiel 41:26.
וּ/פְטֻרֵ֖י
pâṭûwr
H6358
"to open"
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
In the Bible, this word means to open or bloom, like a flower bud, as seen in Song of Solomon 7:12-13. It can also mean to dismiss or set free, as in the story of the Israelites in Exodus.
Definition: 1) opened 1a) (Qal) dismissed 1b) (Hiphil) shoot out
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: open. See also: 1 Kings 6:18; 1 Kings 6:32; 1 Kings 6:35.
צִצִּ֑ים
tsîyts
H6731
"flower"
N-mp
This word can mean a feather, wing, or flower, often describing something bright or gleaming. It is used to describe the beauty of nature, like blossoms or flowers.
Definition: 1) flower, bloom 1a) flower, bloom 1b) shining thing (of gold plate on high priest's mitre) (metaph.) Also means: tsi.tsah (צִיצָה "flower" H6733)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: blossom, flower, plate, wing. See also: Exodus 28:36; 1 Kings 6:35; Psalms 103:15.
וְ/צִפָּ֣ה
tsâphâh
H6823
"to overlay"
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-3ms
Tsaphah can also mean to overlay or cover something, often with metal. It involves laying something over another material, like plating or coating.
Definition: 1) to lay out, lay over, overlay, cover 1a) (Piel) to overlay, plate, stud 1b) (Pual) to be laid over
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cover, overlay. See also: Exodus 25:11; Exodus 38:2; Proverbs 26:23.
זָהָ֔ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
מְיֻשָּׁ֖ר
yâshar
H3474
"to smooth"
V-Pual-Inf-c
To be straight or smooth is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe something as right or pleasant. It is used in Proverbs 11:5 to describe a righteous person, and in Psalm 23:3 to describe a path that is straight and right.
Definition: 1) to be right, be straight, be level, be upright, be just, be lawful, be smooth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go straight 1a2) to be pleasing, be agreeable, be right (fig.) 1a3) to be straightforward, be upright 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make right, make smooth, make straight 1b2) to lead, direct, lead straight along 1b3) to esteem right, approve 1c) (Pual) to be made level, be laid smoothly out 1d) (Hiphil) to make straight, look straight
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: direct, fit, seem good (meet), [phrase] please (will), be (esteem, go) right (on), bring (look, make, take the) straight (way), be upright(-ly). See also: Numbers 23:27; Psalms 5:9; Psalms 119:128.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/מְּחֻקֶּֽה
châqâh
H2707
"to engrave"
Art | V-Pual-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means to carve or engrave, like the intricate designs on the Temple furniture. It's used in Exodus to describe the skilled craftsmen who built the Tabernacle. The word also implies creating something with precision and care.
Definition: 1) to cut, carve, cut in 1a) (Pual) carved (participle) 1b) (Hithpael) to engrave, cut a limit
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: carved work, portrayed, set a print. See also: 1 Kings 6:35; Ezekiel 8:10; Ezekiel 23:14.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 6:35
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Context — The Doors
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. 37The foundation of the house of the LORD was laid in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, in the month of Ziv.1 Kings 6:35 Summary
This verse describes the beautiful carvings and gold overlay on the doors of the temple, symbolizing God's majesty and glory. The use of gold and careful craftsmanship shows the importance of worshiping God in a way that honors Him, as seen in Exodus 20:4-5 and Psalm 29:1-2. Just like the temple, our lives should reflect the beauty and glory of God, and we should strive to honor Him in all we do, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24 and 1 Corinthians 10:31. By doing so, we can bring joy and glory to God, just like the beautiful temple brought joy and glory to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the carvings on the doors in 1 Kings 6:35?
The carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers symbolize the beauty and majesty of God's creation, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 19:1, and the gold overlay represents the richness and splendor of God's presence.
Why did the craftsmen use gold to overlay the carvings?
The use of gold to overlay the carvings in 1 Kings 6:35 signifies the value and importance of the temple and its furnishings, as well as the richness of God's glory, as described in Exodus 25:11 and Isaiah 6:1-3.
What does the phrase 'hammered evenly over the carvings' mean?
The phrase 'hammered evenly over the carvings' in 1 Kings 6:35 indicates that the gold was carefully and skillfully applied to the carvings, ensuring a smooth and even finish, much like the attention to detail God has in creating us, as seen in Psalm 139:13-14.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the temple's construction?
1 Kings 6:35 highlights the attention to detail and the use of beautiful materials in the construction of the temple, emphasizing the importance of worshiping God in a way that honors His glory and majesty, as expressed in 1 Chronicles 16:29 and Psalm 96:9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the description of the carvings and gold overlay in this verse reveal about God's character and the importance of worship?
- How can I apply the attention to detail and craftsmanship described in this verse to my own life and service to God?
- What role do beauty and aesthetics play in our worship and relationship with God, as seen in this verse and other scriptures like Psalm 27:4 and Ezekiel 40:1-4?
- In what ways can I reflect the beauty and majesty of God's creation in my own life and surroundings, as inspired by this verse and others like Genesis 2:8-9 and Revelation 21:18-21?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:35
And he carved [thereon] cherubims, and palm trees, and open flowers,.... As upon the doors of the most holy place, 1 Kings 6:32; see Ezekiel 41:25; and covered [them] with gold, fitted upon the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:35
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 6:35
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.Ver. 35. And he carved thereon, &c.] See on 1 Kings 6:29.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:35
35. and covered them with gold fitted upon the carved work] Here we have a definite statement of what was done, and the same is no doubt meant in 1 Kings 6:32. The first verb is that which has been rendered overlaid all through the narrative. So consistency requires the same rendering here. In 2 Chronicles 3:6 we read that precious stones, as well as gold, were used for adorning the walls. upon the carved work] This is not a word connected with that so frequently used for ‘carving’ in these verses. So the R.V. has given graven work to mark the variation. There is no doubt that the figures on the doors were cut in the wood and in English ‘graven-work’ refers generally to metal. But see Isaiah 45:20; Deuteronomy 7:5, where graven images appear to have been of wood, and destructible by burning. The description here given appears to mean that the embossed and carved portions of the woodwork were covered with gold, but not the whole surface of the doors.