1 Kings 7:11
1 Kings 7:11 in Multiple Translations
Above these were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.
And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.
And above were costly stones, even hewn stone, according to measure, and cedar-wood.
Overhead were highly priced stones cut to measure, and cedar-wood.
On these were placed top-quality stones, cut to size, along with cedar timber.
Aboue also were costly stones, squared by rule, and boardes of cedar.
and above [are] precious stone, according to the measures of hewn work, and cedar;
Above were costly stones, even cut stone, according to measure, and cedar wood.
And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewn stones, and cedars.
And above there were costly stones, or equal measure, hewed; and, in like manner, planks of cedar:
On top of the foundation stones were other blocks of stone that were cut according to the sizes they needed, and cedar beams.
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1 Kings 7:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִ/לְ/מַ֗עְלָ/ה
אֲבָנִ֧ים
יְקָר֛וֹת
כְּ/מִדּ֥וֹת
גָּזִ֖ית
וָ/אָֽרֶז
וּ/מִ/לְ/מַ֗עְלָ/ה
maʻal
H4605
above
Conj | Prep | Prep | Adv | Suff
אֲבָנִ֧ים
ʼeben
H68
stone
N-fp
יְקָר֛וֹת
yâqâr
H3368
precious
Adj
כְּ/מִדּ֥וֹת
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
Prep | N-fp
גָּזִ֖ית
gâzîyth
H1496
cutting
N-fs
וָ/אָֽרֶז
ʼerez
H730
cedar
Conj | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 7:11
וּ/מִ/לְ/מַ֗עְלָ/ה
maʻal
H4605
"above"
Conj | Prep | Prep | Adv | Suff
Means above or higher, used to describe something's location or position. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Genesis 1:7, where God separates the waters above from the waters below. This word helps us understand God's creation.
Definition: subst 1) higher part, upper part adv 1a) above prep 1b) on the top of, above, on higher ground than with locative 1c) upwards, higher, above
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: above, exceeding(-ly), forward, on ([idiom] very) high, over, up(-on, -ward), very. See also: Genesis 6:16; 1 Samuel 30:25; Psalms 74:5.
אֲבָנִ֧ים
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
N-fp
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.
יְקָר֛וֹת
yâqâr
H3368
"precious"
Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone is valuable and precious, like costly jewels or highly valued people, as seen in descriptions of honorable women and precious stones in the Bible.
Definition: 1) valuable, prized, weighty, precious, rare, splendid 1a) precious 1a1) costly 1a2) precious, highly valued 1a3) precious stones or jewels 1b) rare 1c) glorious, splendid 1d) weighty, influential
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: brightness, clear, costly, excellent, fat, honourable women, precious, reputation. See also: 1 Samuel 3:1; Psalms 36:8; Psalms 37:20.
כְּ/מִדּ֥וֹת
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
Prep | N-fp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something that is measured, like height, width, or a portion of something. It can also refer to a garment or tribute, like a tax. It is used to describe Goliath's great stature in 2 Samuel 21:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.20; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902) § (BDB) tribute
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide. See also: Exodus 26:2; Isaiah 45:14; Psalms 39:5.
גָּזִ֖ית
gâzîyth
H1496
"cutting"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to cut or dressed stone, often used in construction, like the temple in 1 Kings 5:17. It describes something that has been carefully prepared. This word is about precision and craftsmanship.
Definition: a cutting, hewing
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: hewed, hewn stone, wrought. See also: Exodus 20:25; 1 Kings 7:12; Isaiah 9:9.
וָ/אָֽרֶז
ʼerez
H730
"cedar"
Conj | N-ms
A cedar tree, known for its strength and durability, like the cedar wood used to build Solomon's temple in 1 Kings 5-6. The cedar tree was highly valued in ancient times for its timber and wood.
Definition: 1) cedar 1a) cedar tree 1b) cedar timber, cedar wood (in building) 1c) cedar wood (in purifications)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cedar (tree). See also: Leviticus 14:4; 1 Chronicles 22:4; Psalms 29:5.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 7:11
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:11
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:11
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:11
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:11
- Sermons on 1 Kings 7:11
Context — Solomon’s Palace Complex
9All these buildings were constructed with costly stones, cut to size and trimmed with saws inside and out from the foundation to the eaves, and from the outside to the great courtyard.
10The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long.
11Above these were costly stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.
12The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD. 13Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ephesians 2:20–22 | built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. |
| 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. |
1 Kings 7:11 Summary
[This verse tells us about the high-quality materials used to build the temple, including special stones and cedar beams. The workers cut the stones to fit together perfectly, showing how much care they took to build a beautiful place for God. This reminds us that when we serve God, He wants us to do our best, just like the workers who built the temple, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24. By using the best materials and doing excellent work, we can show our love and respect for God, just as the Israelites did when they built the temple.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of stones are being referred to in 1 Kings 7:11?
The verse mentions 'high-grade stones', which were likely the finest quality stones available, similar to those used in the foundation of the temple in 1 Kings 7:10, and in line with the quality of materials used for God's house as seen in Exodus 25:1-7.
Why were the stones cut to size?
The stones were cut to size to fit perfectly together, demonstrating the precision and attention to detail in the construction of the temple, as also seen in the construction of the tabernacle in Exodus 35:30-35.
What is the significance of the cedar beams in 1 Kings 7:11?
The cedar beams, used in conjunction with the high-grade stones, added to the overall grandeur and beauty of the temple, reflecting the majesty of God, as seen in the use of cedar in the construction of Solomon's palace in 1 Kings 7:2-8.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 1 Kings 7?
This verse contributes to the description of the temple's construction, highlighting the care and excellence with which it was built, mirroring the attention to detail in the instructions for the tabernacle in Exodus 25-31 and emphasizing the importance of worshiping God in a manner that reflects His greatness, as taught in Deuteronomy 12:5-7.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of 'high-grade stones' and 'cedar beams' in the temple's construction teach us about God's desire for our worship and service to Him?
- In what ways can we, like the workers who built the temple, offer our best to God in our daily lives and service to Him?
- How does the attention to detail in the temple's construction reflect the character of God, and what does this mean for our own walk with Him?
- What role does excellence play in our worship and service to God, and how can we strive for excellence in our own lives, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:11
And above were costly stones,.... Above the foundation, from thence to the top of the buildings; the whole walls were made of such right up to the ceiling: after the measure of hewed stones; which,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:11
And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:11
Above, i.e. in the roof or upper part; for this is opposed to the foundation. Costly stones and cedars, intermixed here the one, and there the other.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:11
1 Kings 7:11 And above [were] costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.Ver. 11. And above were costly stones.] Above ground, as well as under.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:11
(8-11) The residence of the king, and the separate palace for the queen, distinct from the apartments of the inferior wives and concubines, are not described; except that they lay “within the porch,” that is, in the rear in another court, and were of “like work.” This is further explained by saying that they had costly stones of great size in the foundation, and stones above, hewn and sawn from top to bottom, carefully finished on the outside towards the great court, as well as on the inside, and were in all cases roofed with cedar. Josephus tells us that the inner court was adorned with trees and fountains, and had colonnades round it; and gives an enthusiastic description of the internal decoration of the rooms, panelled up to a certain height with polished marble, with a band of highly-wrought metal-work of foliage of all kinds above this, and the rest of the wall up to the ceiling plastered and painted in colours (“ceiled with cedar, and painted with vermilion.” Jeremiah 22:14). This description is curiously confirmed and illustrated by some of the recent discoveries at Nineveh.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:11
11. And above] i.e. The courses which lay upon the foundations. after the measures of hewed stones] Render (as in 9) hewn stone according to measure. and cedars] The noun is singular. It refers not to any beams that formed part of the wall, but to the cedar facings with which the interior stone work in many places was covered. R.V. cedar-wood.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:11
11. And above — In the upper parts of the buildings.
Sermons on 1 Kings 7:11
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True and False Prophets - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of listening to and meditating on the word of God. They encourage the audience to make use of cassette tapes and technology to |
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Ye Are Come to Zion - Part 4 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of truly knowing and experiencing God for ourselves. He highlights the danger of relying on others for our spiritual understan |
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The Church - Part 5 by Les Wheeldon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of responding to the witness of the Holy Spirit. He acknowledges that it is not wrong to have normal entertainment and relaxat |
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Studies in Romans-10 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the profound impact of preaching the gospel. He highlights that every soul that is saved through the preaching of the gospel is not on |
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