1 Kings 6:28
New International Version
He overlaid the cherubim with gold.

New Living Translation
He overlaid the two cherubim with gold.

English Standard Version
And he overlaid the cherubim with gold.

Berean Standard Bible
He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

King James Bible
And he overlaid the cherubims with gold.

New King James Version
Also he overlaid the cherubim with gold.

New American Standard Bible
He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

NASB 1995
He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

NASB 1977
He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

Legacy Standard Bible
He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

Amplified Bible
Solomon also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

Christian Standard Bible
He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

American Standard Version
And he overlaid the cherubim with gold.

Contemporary English Version
The creatures were also covered with gold.

English Revised Version
And he overlaid the cherubim with gold.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He covered the angels with gold.

Good News Translation
The two winged creatures were covered with gold.

International Standard Version
Each cherub was overlaid with gold.

Majority Standard Bible
He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

NET Bible
He plated the cherubs with gold.

New Heart English Bible
He overlaid the cherubim with gold.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he overlaid the cherubim with gold.

World English Bible
He overlaid the cherubim with gold.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he overlays the cherubim with gold,

Young's Literal Translation
and he overlayeth the cherubs with gold,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will overlay the cherubims with gold.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he overlaid the cherubims with gold.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

New American Bible
He overlaid the cherubim with gold.

New Revised Standard Version
He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he overlaid the cherubim with pure gold.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he overlaid the Cherubim with refined gold.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he overlaid the cherubim with gold.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he covered the cherubs with gold.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Cherubim
27And he placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple. Since their wings were spread out, the wing of the first cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the second cherub touched the other wall, and in the middle of the room their wingtips touched. 28He also overlaid the cherubim with gold. 29Then 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.…

Cross References
Exodus 25:18-20
Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

Exodus 37:7-9
He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

2 Chronicles 3:10-13
In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub. ...

Hebrews 9:5
Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

1 Chronicles 28:18
the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

Ezekiel 41:18-19
were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces: / the face of a man was toward the palm tree on one side, and the face of a young lion was toward the palm tree on the other side. They were carved all the way around the temple.

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.

Exodus 36:8
All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.

2 Samuel 6:2
And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.

Revelation 4:6-8
And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Isaiah 6:2
Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.

Exodus 25:11
Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it.

Exodus 37:2
He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it.

1 Kings 8:6-7
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.

2 Chronicles 5:7-8
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.


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1 Kings 6
1. The building of Solomon's temple
5. The chambers thereof
11. God's promise unto it
15. The ceiling and adorning of it
23. The cherubim
31. The doors
36. The court
37. The time of building it














He also overlaid
The phrase "He also overlaid" refers to the action taken by Solomon or his craftsmen in the construction of the temple. The Hebrew root for "overlaid" is "tsaphah," which means to cover or plate. This action signifies not only a physical covering but also a spiritual act of sanctification and dedication to God. In the context of the temple, overlaying with gold represents the purity, value, and divine nature of the worship space. It reflects the glory and majesty of God, who is worthy of the finest materials and craftsmanship.

the cherubim
The "cherubim" are angelic beings often associated with the presence of God. In Hebrew, "kerub" is the term used, and these beings are frequently depicted as guardians of sacred spaces. In the context of the temple, the cherubim symbolize the holiness and protection of God's dwelling place. Historically, cherubim are seen in various ancient Near Eastern cultures as creatures that guard the divine throne. Biblically, they are first mentioned in Genesis as guardians of the Garden of Eden, emphasizing their role in safeguarding the holy and the divine.

with gold
The use of "gold" in the temple construction is significant. Gold, in Hebrew "zahab," is a symbol of wealth, purity, and divine glory. It is a metal that does not tarnish, representing the eternal and unchanging nature of God. In the ancient world, gold was the most precious metal, often associated with royalty and deity. By overlaying the cherubim with gold, Solomon was not only adhering to the instructions given for the temple's construction but also acknowledging the supreme holiness and worthiness of God. This act of covering the cherubim with gold elevates the temple as a place where heaven meets earth, a dwelling fit for the King of kings.

Verse 28. - And he overlaid the cherubims with gold.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He also overlaid
וַיְצַ֥ף (way·ṣap̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over

the cherubim
הַכְּרוּבִ֖ים (hak·kə·rū·ḇîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings

with gold.
זָהָֽב׃ (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky


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