2 Chronicles 3:7
2 Chronicles 3:7 in Multiple Translations
He overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.
He overlaid also the house, the beams, the posts, and the walls thereof, and the doors thereof, with gold; and graved cherubims on the walls.
He overlaid also the house, the beams, the thresholds, and the walls thereof, and the doors thereof, with gold; and graved cherubim on the walls.
All the house was plated with gold, the supports, the steps, the walls and the doors; and the walls were ornamented with designs of winged ones.
He covered the beams, thresholds, walls, and doors of the Temple with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.
The house, I say, the beames, postes, and walles thereof and the doores thereof ouerlayde he with gold, and graued Cherubims vpon the walles.
and he covereth the house, the beams, the thresholds, and its walls, and its doors, with gold, and hath graved cherubs on the walls.
He also overlaid the house, the beams, the thresholds, its walls, and its doors with gold, and engraved cherubim on the walls.
He overlaid also the house, the beams, the posts, and the walls of it, and the doors of it, with gold; and engraved cherubim on the walls.
And the gold of the plates with which he overlaid the house, and the beams thereof, and the posts, and the walls, and the doors was of the finest: and he graved cherubims on the walls.
They covered the ceiling beams, the door frames, the walls and the doors of the temple with very thin sheets of gold. They also carved statues of winged creatures on the walls.
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2 Chronicles 3:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְחַ֨ף
אֶת
הַ/בַּ֜יִת
הַ/קֹּר֧וֹת
הַ/סִּפִּ֛ים
וְ/קִֽירוֹתָ֥י/ו
וְ/דַלְתוֹתָ֖י/ו
זָהָ֑ב
וּ/פִתַּ֥ח
כְּרוּבִ֖ים
עַל
הַ/קִּירֽוֹת
וַ/יְחַ֨ף
châphâh
H2645
to cover
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בַּ֜יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
הַ/קֹּר֧וֹת
qôwrâh
H6982
beam
Art | N-fp
הַ/סִּפִּ֛ים
çaph
H5592
basin
Art | N-mp
וְ/קִֽירוֹתָ֥י/ו
qîyr
H7023
wall
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וְ/דַלְתוֹתָ֖י/ו
deleth
H1817
door
Conj | N-fp | Suff
זָהָ֑ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
וּ/פִתַּ֥ח
pâthach
H6605
to open
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-3ms
כְּרוּבִ֖ים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
N-mp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/קִּירֽוֹת
qîyr
H7023
wall
Art | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 3:7
וַ/יְחַ֨ף
châphâh
H2645
"to cover"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To cover something, like a roof or a secret, is what this word means in the original Hebrew. It appears in Exodus 26:14, describing the covering of the tabernacle. This concept is also seen in 1 Kings 7:3.
Definition: 1) to cover, overlay, wainscotted, covered with boards or panelling 1a) (Qal) to cover 1b)(Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) to cover, overlay
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: ceil, cover, overlay. See also: 2 Samuel 15:30; Esther 6:12; Psalms 68:14.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/בַּ֜יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
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.
הַ/קֹּר֧וֹת
qôwrâh
H6982
"beam"
Art | N-fp
A beam or rafter in a building, forming the frame of a roof, as seen in the construction of houses in ancient Israel.
Definition: rafter, beam
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: beam, roof. See also: Genesis 19:8; 2 Kings 6:5; Song of Solomon 1:17.
הַ/סִּפִּ֛ים
çaph
H5592
"basin"
Art | N-mp
This word refers to a threshold, like a door sill, or a container for holding liquids. It can also mean a gate or post. The KJV translates it as threshold or bason.
Definition: 1) a spreading out, basin, goblet, bowl 1a) basin, goblet
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: bason, bowl, cup, door (post), gate, post, threshold. See also: Exodus 12:22; 2 Chronicles 34:9; Isaiah 6:4.
וְ/קִֽירוֹתָ֥י/ו
qîyr
H7023
"wall"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a wall, often referring to the walls of houses, chambers, or even the altar. It is used to describe structures built for protection or division. The KJV translates it as wall or side.
Definition: 1) wall, side 1a) wall (of house or chamber) 1b) the sides (of the altar)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] mason, side, town, [idiom] very, wall. See also: Exodus 30:3; 2 Chronicles 3:11; Psalms 62:4.
וְ/דַלְתוֹתָ֖י/ו
deleth
H1817
"door"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
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.
זָהָ֑ב
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.
וּ/פִתַּ֥ח
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-3ms
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
כְּרוּבִ֖ים
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.
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/קִּירֽוֹת
qîyr
H7023
"wall"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a wall, often referring to the walls of houses, chambers, or even the altar. It is used to describe structures built for protection or division. The KJV translates it as wall or side.
Definition: 1) wall, side 1a) wall (of house or chamber) 1b) the sides (of the altar)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] mason, side, town, [idiom] very, wall. See also: Exodus 30:3; 2 Chronicles 3:11; Psalms 62:4.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 3:7
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 3:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 3:7
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:7
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 3:7
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 3:7
Context — The Temple’s Interior
5He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains.
6He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim.
7He overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.
8Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold. 9The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Kings 6:20–22 | The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary. |
| 2 | Exodus 26:29 | Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 7:20 | His beautiful ornaments they transformed into pride and used them to fashion their vile images and detestable idols. Therefore I will make these into something unclean for them. |
| 4 | Exodus 26:1 | “You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 6:29–35 | Then he carved the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers. And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries. For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. The 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. In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. The two doors were made of cypress wood, and each had two folding panels. He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold, hammered evenly over the carvings. |
2 Chronicles 3:7 Summary
[This verse, 2 Chronicles 3:7, describes how Solomon decorated the temple with gold and carved cherubim on the walls, symbolizing God's glory and presence. The use of gold and precious materials teaches us to offer our best to God, just as we see in Malachi 1:6-8. By reflecting on this verse, we can learn to cultivate reverence and excellence in our own worship, just as the Israelites did when they worshipped in the temple (Psalm 138:5).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of overlaying the temple with gold in 2 Chronicles 3:7?
The gold overlay represented the riches and glory of God's kingdom, as seen in Psalm 138:5, where God's ways are glorious and His deeds are mighty.
Why did Solomon carve cherubim on the walls of the temple?
The cherubim, as seen in Exodus 25:18-22, symbolized God's presence and protection, and their placement on the walls signified the divine watchfulness over God's people.
How does the description of the temple's decoration relate to our worship today?
The attention to detail and use of precious materials in the temple's construction, as described in 2 Chronicles 3:7, remind us that our worship should be characterized by excellence and reverence, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24.
What can we learn from Solomon's use of gold and precious stones in the temple?
Solomon's use of valuable materials teaches us that our offerings to God should be the best we have, as seen in Malachi 1:6-8, where God rejects inferior sacrifices.
Reflection Questions
- How can I reflect the glory of God in my own life, just as the gold overlay reflected God's glory in the temple?
- What are some ways I can symbolize God's presence and protection in my daily life, just as the cherubim did in the temple?
- In what ways can I offer my best to God, just as Solomon offered the best materials for the temple's construction?
- How can I cultivate a sense of reverence and awe in my worship, just as the Israelites must have felt when they entered the beautifully decorated temple?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 3:7
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 3:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 3:7
He overlaid also the house, the beams, the posts, and the walls thereof, and the doors thereof, with gold; and graved cherubims on the walls. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:7
2 Chronicles 3:7 He overlaid also the house, the beams, the posts, and the walls thereof, and the doors thereof, with gold; and graved cherubims on the walls.Ver. 7. He overlaid also the house.] All the inside of it. Let us spare for no cost, ut aureos et argenteos animos, hoc est, variis virtutibus excultos habeamus. Gold and silver will perish, though they be tried in the fire; so will not true grace: it will one day be glory. And graved cherubims.] See 1 Kings 6:23. Angels are present in the assemblies of God’ s people. Lavat.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:7
(7) He overlaid also the house.—And he covered (2 Chronicles 3:5) the chamber—that is, the great chamber or Holy Place. (See 1 Kings 6:21-23.) The beams.—Of the roof. The posts.—The thresholds (Isaiah 6:4). And graved cherubims on the walls.—See 1 Kings 6:29, which gives a fuller account of the mural decorations. Cherubims.—Cherubim, or cherubs (Psalms 18:10). Cherubim is the Hebrew plural, for which we have the Chaldee (Aramaic) form “cherubin” in the Te Deum. Shakspeare has:— “The roof of the chamber With golden cherubins is fretted.” Cymbeline, 2:4. Why Reuss calls this sketch of the porch and nave “confused” is hardly evident.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 3:7
7. the posts] R.V. the thresholds. cherubims] Under what form these mysterious beings were represented in the Temple is not known. It has been said that the winged bull of the Assyrian sculptures was sometimes called kirubu in Assyrian. If this be true, then cherub is perhaps a word borrowed from the Assyrian, and the cherubs in the Temple may have had the form of winged bulls. But nothing is certainly known on this subject. The graving of the cherubim was not necessarily a breach of the Second Commandment, for they were not put up to “bow down to” or to “serve.”
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 3:7
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(Exodus) Exodus 26:1-14 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the different coverings of the tabernacle in the Bible. The first covering, made of fine twine and linen, represents the b |
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(Exodus) Exodus 37:1-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the structure and symbolism of the tabernacle in the Bible. The tabernacle had three compartments and three entrances: the outer court, the ho |
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Through the Bible - Exodus - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tabernacle described in the book of Exodus. He explains that the tabernacle is a picture of the body of Christ, with believers closely hel |
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Prayer Summit - Part 6 by Gerhard Dutoit by Gerhard Du Toit | This sermon delves into the significance of prayer in the Word of God, emphasizing the importance of developing intimacy with God through prayer passages in the New Testament. It e |
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The Tabernacle 11 the Curtains by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tabernacle as a model of what was in the wilderness. He explains that the tabernacle represents Christ personally and corporately. The spe |
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From the Exodus Out of Egypt to the Rejection of the Generation by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus describes the construction of the tabernacle and the garments of the priests, highlighting the intricate details and symbolic meanings behind each element. The tab |