1 Kings 6:7
1 Kings 6:7 in Multiple Translations
The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.
And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.
And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready at the quarry; and there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.
(And the stones used in the building of the house were squared at the place where they were cut out; there was no sound of hammer or axe or any iron instrument while they were building the house.)
When the Temple was built the stones were finished at the quarry so that no noise from any hammer, ax, or any iron tool was heard in the Temple during construction.
And when the house was built, it was built of stone perfite, before it was brought, so that there was neither hammer, nor axe, nor any toole of yron heard in the house, while it was in building.
And the house, in its being built, of perfect stone brought [thither] hath been built, and hammer, and the axe — any instrument of iron — was not heard in the house, in its being built.
The house, when it was under construction, was built of stone prepared at the quarry; and no hammer or ax or any tool of iron was heard in the house while it was under construction.
And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither; so that there was neither hammer nor ax nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.
And the house, when it was in building, was built of stones hewed and made ready: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house when it was in building.
The huge stones for the foundation of the temple were cut and shaped at the quarry to become very smooth. The result was that while the workers were building the temple there was no noise, because they did not use hammers or chisels or any other iron tools there.
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1 Kings 6:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
בְּ/הִבָּ֣נֹת֔/וֹ
אֶֽבֶן
שְׁלֵמָ֥ה
מַסָּ֖ע
נִבְנָ֑ה
וּ/מַקָּב֤וֹת
וְ/הַ/גַּרְזֶן֙
כָּל
כְּלִ֣י
בַרְזֶ֔ל
לֹֽא
נִשְׁמַ֥ע
בַּ/בַּ֖יִת
בְּ/הִבָּנֹתֽ/וֹ
וְ/הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
bayith
H1004
place
Conj | Art | N-ms
בְּ/הִבָּ֣נֹת֔/וֹ
bânâh
H1129
to build
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
אֶֽבֶן
ʼeben
H68
stone
N-fs
שְׁלֵמָ֥ה
shâlêm
H8003
complete
Adj
מַסָּ֖ע
maççâʻ
H4551
quarry
N-ms
נִבְנָ֑ה
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
וּ/מַקָּב֤וֹת
maqqâbâh
H4717
hammer
Conj | N-fp
וְ/הַ/גַּרְזֶן֙
garzen
H1631
axe
Conj | Art | N-ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
כְּלִ֣י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-ms
בַרְזֶ֔ל
barzel
H1270
iron
N-ms
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
נִשְׁמַ֥ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
בַּ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
בְּ/הִבָּנֹתֽ/וֹ
bânâh
H1129
to build
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 6:7
וְ/הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
bayith
H1004
"place"
Conj | Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
בְּ/הִבָּ֣נֹת֔/וֹ
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
אֶֽבֶן
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
שְׁלֵמָ֥ה
shâlêm
H8003
"complete"
Adj
Complete means being whole, safe, and at peace, like the covenant relationship between God and his people. It's used to describe something or someone that is perfect and unharmed. The Bible uses this word to talk about keeping promises and being faithful.
Definition: 1) complete, safe, peaceful, perfect, whole, full, at peace 1a) complete 1a1) full, perfect 1a2) finished 1b) safe, unharmed 1c) peace (of covenant of peace, mind) 1c1) perfect, complete (of keeping covenant relation)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: full, just, made ready, peaceable, perfect(-ed), quiet, Shalem (by mistake for a name), whole. See also: Genesis 15:16; 1 Chronicles 12:39; Proverbs 11:1.
מַסָּ֖ע
maççâʻ
H4551
"quarry"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a missile like a spear or arrow, or a quarry where stones are extracted. It appears in the Bible to describe something thrown or ejected. In the KJV, it is translated as 'dart'.
Definition: quarry, quarrying, breaking out (of stones)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: before it was brought, dart. See also: 1 Kings 6:7; Job 41:18.
נִבְנָ֑ה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
וּ/מַקָּב֤וֹת
maqqâbâh
H4717
"hammer"
Conj | N-fp
A hammer is a tool used to shape or break things, and this word appears in the Bible as a symbol of strength or force. It is used in books like Judges and Isaiah to describe the power of God or the work of a craftsman. The idea is to shape or mold something into a new form.
Definition: hammer Another spelling of maq.qe.vet (מַקֶּ֫בֶת "hammer" H4718A)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: hammer. See also: 1 Kings 6:7; Isaiah 44:12; Jeremiah 10:4.
וְ/הַ/גַּרְזֶן֙
garzen
H1631
"axe"
Conj | Art | N-ms
This word refers to an axe, a common tool used for chopping and cutting. It appears in the Bible as a simple, everyday object.
Definition: axe
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: ax. See also: Deuteronomy 19:5; 1 Kings 6:7; Isaiah 10:15.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כְּלִ֣י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
בַרְזֶ֔ל
barzel
H1270
"iron"
N-ms
Iron refers to a strong metal used for tools and furniture, symbolizing strength or harshness, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of iron implements.
Definition: 1) iron 1a) iron 1a1) iron ore 1a2) as material of furniture, utensils, implements 2) tool of iron 3) harshness, strength, oppression (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: par.zel (פַּרְזֶל "iron" H6523)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: (ax) head, iron. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Chronicles 2:6; Psalms 2:9.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
נִשְׁמַ֥ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
בַּ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
בְּ/הִבָּנֹתֽ/וֹ
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a | Suff
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 6:7
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- 1 Kings 6:7 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:7
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:7
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:7
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:7
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:7
- Sermons on 1 Kings 6:7
Context — The Chambers
5Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms.
6The bottom floor was five cubits wide, the middle floor six cubits, and the third floor seven cubits. He also placed offset ledges around the outside of the temple, so that nothing would be inserted into its walls.
7The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.
8The entrance to the bottom floor was on the south side of the temple. A stairway led up to the middle level, and from there to the third floor. 9So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 27:5–6 | Moreover, you are to build there an altar to the LORD your God, an altar of stones. You must not use any iron tool on them. You shall build the altar of the LORD your God with uncut stones and offer upon it burnt offerings to the LORD your God. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 2:5 | you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. |
| 3 | Exodus 20:25 | Now if you make an altar of stones for Me, you must not build it with stones shaped by tools; for if you use a chisel on it, you will defile it. |
| 4 | Proverbs 24:27 | Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 5:17–18 | And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple. |
| 6 | Isaiah 42:2 | He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. |
| 7 | Colossians 1:12 | giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. |
| 8 | Romans 9:23 | What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory— |
| 9 | 2 Corinthians 5:5 | And God has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come. |
| 10 | Acts 9:31 | Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. |
1 Kings 6:7 Summary
The temple was built using stones that were already cut and shaped, so no loud tools were needed on site. This shows that the workers were careful and respectful as they built a special place for God to be with His people. Just like the Israelites were instructed to build the tabernacle with care and precision, as seen in Exodus 31:6, we can learn to approach God with reverence and respect in our own lives, as encouraged in Psalm 95:6. By doing so, we can create a sacred space in our hearts, set apart for worship and communion with God.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was it important for the temple to be built without the sound of iron tools?
The temple was a sacred place where God would dwell among His people, and the absence of iron tools during its construction may have symbolized the setting apart of this space for holy purposes, much like the instructions for the construction of the tabernacle in Exodus 20:25 and Exodus 31:6.
What kind of stones were used in the construction of the temple?
The verse mentions that the temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, indicating that the stones were prepared and shaped before being brought to the construction site, similar to the preparation of stones for the temple in 1 Kings 5:17-18.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the temple's construction?
This verse highlights the careful planning and attention to detail that went into the construction of the temple, reflecting the importance of this project to King Solomon and the Israelites, as seen in 1 Kings 5:5 and 1 Kings 9:1.
What can we learn from the silence and reverence of the temple's construction?
The silence and reverence of the temple's construction can teach us about the importance of reverence and respect in our worship and approach to God, as seen in Psalm 95:6 and Hebrews 12:28-29.
Reflection Questions
- What does the lack of noise from iron tools during the temple's construction reveal about the attitude of the workers and the significance of the project?
- How can we apply the principle of careful preparation and attention to detail in our own lives and service to God?
- In what ways can we create a 'sacred space' in our own hearts and lives, set apart for worship and communion with God?
- What role does reverence and respect play in our relationship with God, and how can we cultivate these qualities in our daily lives?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:7
And the house, when it was in building,.... And all the while it was building: was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither; being hewn or squared by the builders and stonesquarers of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:7
And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:7
Made ready; hewed, and squared, and fitted exactly according to the direction of the architect. No tool heard in the house, while it was in building: so it was ordered, partly, for the case and conveniency of carriage; partly, for the magnificence of the work, and commendation of the workmen’ s skill and diligence; and partly, for mystical signification. And as this temple was a manifest type, both of Christ’ s church upon earth, and of the heavenly Jerusalem; so this circumstance signified as to the former, that it is the duty of the builders and members of the church, as far as in them lies, to take care that all things be transacted there with perfect peace and quietness; and that no noise of contention, or division, or violence be heard in that sacred building; and for the latter, that no spiritual stone, no person, shall bear a part in that heavenly temple, unless he be first hewed, and squared, and made meet for it in this life.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:7
1 Kings 6:7 And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe [nor] any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.Ver. 7. Was built of stone.] Tam artificiose non tantum sine deformi cicatrice vulneris, sed et sine subtilissimae suturae notis, ut imponerent oculo spectatoris … quasi tota moles in tantam magnitudinem ex unico ingenti lapide tam magnifice consurgeret: i.e., so artificially were the stones of the temple polished and cemented together, as if the whole fabric had been but one entire stone. Made ready before it was brought thither; ] Hewn and hammered in the mount, not so taken out of quarry, - so God had ordered it, - that there needed no tool of iron to fit them, as Procopius and Glycas imagined, because it followeth, So that there was neither hammer nor axe, &c.] In the house indeed no tool was heard, no noise was made, to show that there should be no contentions in the Church militant, and that there shall be no afflictions or sufferings in the Church triumphant. Haec vita est officina in qua lapides templi aeterni scalpantur ac dedolentur, ut recists aut resectis depravatae naturae vitiis, caelesti aedifico perficiendo cum honore ac decore adhiberi et aptari possint: Here the saints are hewed and squared by God’ s word, and by his strokes, that they may be fitted for the heavenly temple.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:7
(7) Neither hammer nor ax . . . heard.—This striking provision, involving much labour, and requiring no little skill, was one of reverence. It may have been suggested by the prohibition (see Exodus 20:25; Deuteronomy 27:5) of the use of tools on the altar of the Lord. But the idea implied in this prohibition was rather different—viz., the use for the altar of stones in their simple, matural condition, without “pollution” by the art of man. It has been chronicled in Heber’s well-known lines:— “No workmen’s steel, no ponderous axes rung; Like some tall palm the noiseless fabric sprung.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:7
Verse 7. The house - was built of stone] It appears that every stone was hewn and squared, and its place in the building ascertained, before it came to Jerusalem: the timbers were fitted in like manner. This greatly lessened the trouble and expense of carriage. On this account, that all was prepared at Mount Lebanon, there was neither hammer, axe, nor any tool of iron heard in the building; nothing except mallets to drive the tenons into the mortises, and drive in the pins to fasten them, was necessary: therefore there was no noise. But why is this so particularly marked? Is it not because the temple was a type of the kingdom of God; and the souls of men are to be prepared here for that place of blessedness? There, there is no preaching, exhortations, repentance, ears, cries, nor prayers; the stones must be all squared and fitted here for their place in the New Jerusalem, and, being living stones, must be built up a holy temple for a habitation of God through the Spirit.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:7
7. stone made ready before it was brought thither] The R.V. renders made ready at the quarry with a margin on the last three words ‘when it was brought away.’ The final Hebrew word ξַ ?ρָּ ?ς on which the various reading is given is from the root of the verb rendered doubly in 1 Kings 6:17 ‘to hew’ or ‘to bring away.’ The best authorities incline to make it a noun signifying ‘the place of hewing,’ ‘the stonequarry.’ The LXX. gives λίθοιςἀκροτόμοις, which implies that the stones were made of their necessary shape at the quarry. The idea of this preparation at a distance, so that there might be as little noise as possible while the building was in progress, was probably derived from the command (Exodus 20:25; Deuteronomy 27:5) that no iron tool should be used in the erection of the altar. This previous exact preparation must have made the transport a matter of serious care. On the Jewish fables about the worm ‘Shamir’ by which Solomon caused the stones to be cut, see Buxtorf, Lex. Chald. p. 2455 s.v. ωׁ ?ξιψ.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:7
The spirit of the command (marginal references), was followed. Thus the fabric rose without noise.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:7
7. Stone made ready before it was brought thither — Literally, Stone completed at the quarry; that is, hewn and shaped for the very spot it was known to be designed to occupy.
Sermons on 1 Kings 6:7
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Have You Ever Felt That God Is Doing Nothing in Your Life? by Carter Conlon | Carter Conlon addresses the feeling of spiritual stagnation, emphasizing that even when it seems God is silent, He is actively working within us. He draws from Isaiah 30, highlight |
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Progress of Redemption #03 by David Shirley | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Solomon in the book of 1 Kings. He highlights how Solomon's disobedience to God's commands led to the decline and division of t |
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Spiritual House: The Building of the House by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the significance of his cry, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" The preacher explains that Jesus |
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Crystal Clear Stones for God Alone by Sandeep Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the future of believers as the bride of Christ, highlighting the need for unity and crystal clear purity to reflect the glory of God. It delves into the indi |
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Built Together in Christ's Body by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of building fellowship and unity in the body of Christ, drawing parallels to the construction of Solomon's temple where stones were shaped in |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Kings by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of calling upon the Lord in times of distress, as exemplified by David's reliance on God for redemption and vindication. He highlights that tru |
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There Was Neither Hammer, nor Axe, by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the silent yet powerful construction of the Temple as a metaphor for the Church's growth, which occurs quietly amidst the noise of the world. He reflects on t |