1 Kings 7:5
1 Kings 7:5 in Multiple Translations
All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers.
And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and light was against light in three ranks.
And all the doors and posts were made square with beams: and window was over against window in three ranks.
And all the doors and windows had square frames, with the windows facing one another in three lines.
All the doorways and door casings had rectangular frames, the openings facing each other in sets of three.
And all the doores, and the side postes with the windowes were foure square, and windowe was ouer against windowe in three rankes.
And all the openings and the side-posts [are] square — windows; and sight [is] over-against sight three times.
All the doors and posts were made square with beams; and window was facing window in three ranks.
And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and light was against light in three ranks.
And looking one upon another, with equal space between the pillars, and over the pillars were square beams in all things equal.
All the windows and doorways had rectangular frames. The windows along the long wall on one side faced the windows on the other side.
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1 Kings 7:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/כָל
הַ/פְּתָחִ֥ים
וְ/הַ/מְּזוּז֖וֹת
רְבֻעִ֣ים
שָׁ֑קֶף
וּ/מ֧וּל
מֶחֱזָ֛ה
אֶל
מֶחֱזָ֖ה
שָׁלֹ֥שׁ
פְּעָמִֽים
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
הַ/פְּתָחִ֥ים
pethach
H6607
entrance
Art | N-mp
וְ/הַ/מְּזוּז֖וֹת
mᵉzûwzâh
H4201
doorpost
Conj | Art | N-fp
רְבֻעִ֣ים
râbaʻ
H7251
to square
V-Qal-Inf-c
שָׁ֑קֶף
sheqeph
H8260
frame
N-ms
וּ/מ֧וּל
mûwl
H4136
opposite
Conj | Prep
מֶחֱזָ֛ה
mechĕzâh
H4237
window
N-fs
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מֶחֱזָ֖ה
mechĕzâh
H4237
window
N-fs
שָׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
פְּעָמִֽים
paʻam
H6471
beat
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 7:5
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | 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.
הַ/פְּתָחִ֥ים
pethach
H6607
"entrance"
Art | N-mp
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.
וְ/הַ/מְּזוּז֖וֹת
mᵉzûwzâh
H4201
"doorpost"
Conj | Art | 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.
רְבֻעִ֣ים
râbaʻ
H7251
"to square"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means to make something square or four-sided, like a square-shaped building. It is used to describe something with four equal sides. In the Bible, it is used to describe the shape of the altar in Ezekiel's vision.
Definition: 1) to square, be squared 1a) (Qal) square (participle) 1b) (Pual) square (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: (four-) square(-d). See also: Exodus 27:1; 1 Kings 7:5; Ezekiel 45:2.
שָׁ֑קֶף
sheqeph
H8260
"frame"
N-ms
This word means a window or framework, like the ones in houses described in 2 Kings 1:2. It allows light and air to enter a room.
Definition: framework, casing (of doors), door, lintel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: window. See also: 1 Kings 7:5.
וּ/מ֧וּל
mûwl
H4136
"opposite"
Conj | Prep
This word means opposite or in front of, often used to describe location or direction. In Exodus 14:2, the Israelites camped in front of Pi-ha-hiroth, facing the sea. It provides a sense of spatial awareness and orientation in biblical contexts.
Definition: 1) front 1a) front 1b) in the opposite direction prep 2) in front of 2a) in front of 2b) (with prefix) 2b1) towards the front of, to the front of, on the front of 2b2) from the front of, off the front of, close in front of, on the forefront of
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: (over) against, before, (fore-) front, from, (God-) ward, toward, with. See also: Exodus 18:19; Deuteronomy 11:30; Micah 2:8.
מֶחֱזָ֛ה
mechĕzâh
H4237
"window"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a window, but also refers to a source of light. In ancient times, windows let in light and allowed people to see outside. The word is used in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: light, window, place of seeing
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: light. See also: 1 Kings 7:4; 1 Kings 7:5.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מֶחֱזָ֖ה
mechĕzâh
H4237
"window"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a window, but also refers to a source of light. In ancient times, windows let in light and allowed people to see outside. The word is used in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: light, window, place of seeing
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: light. See also: 1 Kings 7:4; 1 Kings 7:5.
שָׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
פְּעָמִֽים
paʻam
H6471
"beat"
N-fp
This word refers to a beat or stroke, like a footstep or a blow. It can also mean a time or occurrence, and is used in the Bible to describe things like a single step or a repeated action.
Definition: 1) stroke, beat, foot, step, anvil, occurrence 1a) foot, hoof-beat, footfall, footstep 1b) anvil 1c) occurrence, time, stroke, beat 1c1) one time, once, twice, thrice, as time on time, at this repetition, this once, now at length, now...now, at one time...at another
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundred-) fold, [idiom] now, (this) [phrase] once, order, rank, step, [phrase] thrice, (often-), second, this, two) time(-s), twice, wheel. See also: Genesis 2:23; 1 Samuel 3:10; Psalms 17:5.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 7:5
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- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:5
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:5
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:5
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:5
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:5
Context — Solomon’s Palace Complex
3The house was roofed with cedar above the beams that rested on the pillars—forty-five beams, fifteen per row.
4There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers.
5All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers.
6Solomon made his colonnade fifty cubits long and thirty cubits wide, with a portico in front of it and a canopy with pillars in front of the portico. 7In addition, he built a hall for the throne, the Hall of Justice, where he was to judge. It was paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling.1 Kings 7:5 Summary
The doorways in 1 Kings 7:5 were carefully designed with rectangular frames and faced one another in three tiers, showing the attention to detail and order in God's creation. This reminds us to approach God with reverence and respect, just as the Israelites did when they built the temple. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn about the importance of unity and harmony among believers, as well as the value of diligence and attention to detail in our service to God (see Colossians 3:23-24). By considering the significance of these doorways, we can deepen our understanding of God's character and our relationship with Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the doorways in 1 Kings 7:5?
The doorways in 1 Kings 7:5 symbolize the entrance to the temple and the access to God's presence, much like in Ezekiel 40:6-16 where the gates of the temple are described as the entrance to the holy place. This emphasizes the importance of approaching God with reverence and respect.
Why are the doorways described as having rectangular frames?
The rectangular frames of the doorways in 1 Kings 7:5 may represent the order and structure of God's creation, as seen in Genesis 1:1 where God creates the world with precision and purpose. This attention to detail reflects the beauty and perfection of God's design.
How do the doorways facing one another in three tiers relate to the rest of the temple's architecture?
The doorways facing one another in three tiers, as described in 1 Kings 7:5, are consistent with the overall design of the temple, which includes three rows of windows facing one another in three tiers, as mentioned in 1 Kings 7:4. This symmetry and harmony reflect the unity and cohesion of God's people.
What can we learn from the careful planning and design of the temple's doorways?
The careful planning and design of the temple's doorways, as seen in 1 Kings 7:5, teach us about the importance of diligence and attention to detail in our service to God, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24, where we are called to do our work heartily as unto the Lord.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the doorways in 1 Kings 7:5, what does this reveal to me about my own approach to God's presence?
- How can I apply the principles of order and structure, as seen in the rectangular frames of the doorways, to my own life and worship?
- In what ways can I, like the doorways facing one another, cultivate unity and harmony with my fellow believers?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to demonstrate diligence and attention to detail, just like the careful planning of the temple's doorways?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:5
And all the doors and posts were square with the windows,.... The doors into the several stories and apartments, and the posts and lintel of them, and the windows over them, were all square: and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:5
And it was covered with cedar above upon the beams, that lay on forty five pillars, fifteen in a row. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:5
He speaks either, first, of the same lights mentioned , it being the manner of the Hebrews to repeat the same things; or rather, of the smaller windows or lights, which were over the several doors, as the manner of many buildings is.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:5
1 Kings 7:5 And all the doors and posts [were] square, with the windows: and light [was] against light [in] three ranks.Ver. 5. With the windows.] All were square: and so this house was, ad elegantiam, amaenitatem et recreationem tota comparata, very pleasant.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:5
5. And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows] It is not easy to say how the last word of the Hebrew should be rendered. It is akin to that rendered ‘windows’ by the A.V. in 1 Kings 7:4. Hence a like meaning has been assigned to it here. But there is nothing in the original to represent ‘with the.’ The R.V. used prospects in the previous verse, and so gives here were square in prospects, adding in the margin ‘were made square with beams.’ Taking these ‘beams’ to signify, as before, the ‘framework’ of the doorways, the sense would be ‘were set square in the framework,’ i.e. of the doorways.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:5
All the doors and posts - The doorways, and the posts which formed them, seem to be intended. These were square at top, not arched or rounded. In Assyrian buildings arched doorways were not uncommon.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:5
5. All the doors — Which led from one of these chambers to another.