1 Kings 6:30
New International Version
He also covered the floors of both the inner and outer rooms of the temple with gold.

New Living Translation
He overlaid the floor in both rooms with gold.

English Standard Version
The floor of the house he overlaid with gold in the inner and outer rooms.

Berean Standard Bible
And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

King James Bible
And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

New King James Version
And the floor of the temple he overlaid with gold, both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

New American Standard Bible
And he overlaid the floor of the house with gold, for the inner and outer sanctuaries.

NASB 1995
He overlaid the floor of the house with gold, inner and outer sanctuaries.

NASB 1977
And he overlaid the floor of the house with gold, inner and outer sanctuaries.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he overlaid the floor of the house with gold, in the inner and outer sanctuaries.

Amplified Bible
He overlaid the floor of the house with gold, [both] the inner and outer sanctuaries.

Christian Standard Bible
He overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and the outer sanctuaries.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

American Standard Version
And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

Contemporary English Version
Even the floor was covered with gold.

English Revised Version
And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He covered the floor of the inner and outer rooms of the temple with gold.

Good News Translation
Even the floor was covered with gold.

International Standard Version
He also overlaid the floor of the Temple with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

Majority Standard Bible
And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

NET Bible
He plated the floor of the temple with gold, inside and out.

New Heart English Bible
The floor of the house he overlaid with gold, inside and outside.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

World English Bible
He overlaid the floor of the house with gold, inside and outside.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he has overlaid the floor of the house with gold, inside and outside;

Young's Literal Translation
And the floor of the house he hath overlaid with gold, within and without;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the bottom of the house he overlaid with gold from within and to without.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the floor of the house he also overlaid with gold within and without.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, too, the floor of the house he overlaid with gold within and without.

New American Bible
The floor of the house of both the inner and the outer rooms was overlaid with gold.

New Revised Standard Version
The floor of the house he overlaid with gold, in the inner and outer rooms.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the foundation of the house he covered with gold from within and from outside.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he covered the floor of the house within and without with gold.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cherubim
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. 30And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

Cross References
Exodus 26:15-30
You are to construct upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. / Each frame is to be ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. / Two tenons must be connected to each other for each frame. Make all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. ...

Exodus 36:20-34
Next, he constructed upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle. / Each frame was ten cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. / Two tenons were connected to each other for each frame. He made all the frames of the tabernacle in this way. ...

2 Chronicles 3:6-9
He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim. / He overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls. / Then 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. ...

2 Chronicles 3:10-14
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. ...

2 Chronicles 3:5
He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains.

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

1 Kings 8:6-8
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. / The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.

1 Kings 8:10-11
And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

Hebrews 9:1-5
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...

Hebrews 9:23-24
So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

Revelation 21:18-21
The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ...

Revelation 21:22
But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.

Revelation 21:3
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.


Treasury of Scripture

And the floors of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

Isaiah 54:11,12
O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires…

Isaiah 60:17
For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness.

Revelation 21:18-21
And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass…

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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














And he overlaid the temple floor with gold
The overlaying of the temple floor with gold signifies the immense value and sacredness of the temple as the dwelling place of God. Gold, a symbol of purity and divinity, was used extensively in the construction of the temple, reflecting the glory and majesty of God. This act of overlaying with gold is reminiscent of the tabernacle's construction in Exodus, where gold was also a prominent material. The use of gold in the temple underscores the idea that nothing but the best should be offered to God, highlighting the reverence and honor due to Him. This opulence also prefigures the heavenly Jerusalem described in Revelation 21:18, where the city is made of pure gold, symbolizing the ultimate dwelling place of God with His people.

in both the inner and outer sanctuaries
The inner sanctuary, also known as the Holy of Holies, was the most sacred part of the temple, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. Only the high priest could enter this area, and only once a year on the Day of Atonement, signifying the separation between God and man due to sin. The outer sanctuary, or the Holy Place, was where the priests performed daily rituals and offerings. The overlaying of both sanctuaries with gold indicates the holiness and set-apart nature of the entire temple complex. This dual sanctification points to the comprehensive nature of God's holiness and the need for purity in worship. The distinction between the inner and outer sanctuaries also foreshadows the work of Christ, who, through His sacrifice, tore the veil separating the Holy of Holies, granting believers direct access to God as described in Hebrews 10:19-20.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
The king of Israel who was responsible for building the temple. Known for his wisdom, Solomon was tasked with constructing a house for the Lord, fulfilling his father David's desire.

2. The Temple
The central place of worship for the Israelites, located in Jerusalem. It was a symbol of God's presence among His people and a place where sacrifices and offerings were made.

3. Inner and Outer Sanctuaries
The temple was divided into different sections, including the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies). The inner sanctuary housed the Ark of the Covenant, representing God's throne on earth.

4. Gold Overlay
The use of gold in the temple's construction signified the temple's holiness and the value placed on worshiping God. Gold was a symbol of purity, divinity, and kingship.

5. Jerusalem
The city where the temple was built, serving as the political and spiritual center of Israel.
Teaching Points
The Value of Worship
The overlaying of the temple floor with gold highlights the importance of worship and the reverence due to God. Our worship should reflect the value we place on our relationship with Him.

Holiness and Purity
Gold's purity symbolizes the holiness required in approaching God. As believers, we are called to live lives of holiness, set apart for God's purposes.

God's Presence
The temple was a physical representation of God's presence among His people. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we should live in a way that honors His indwelling presence.

Attention to Detail in Service
The meticulous construction of the temple teaches us the importance of diligence and excellence in our service to God. Every aspect of our lives should reflect our commitment to Him.

Eternal Perspective
The temple's grandeur points to the eternal glory of God's kingdom. Our focus should be on storing treasures in heaven, where they will last forever.Verse 30. - And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

he overlaid
צִפָּ֣ה (ṣip·pāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6823: To lay out, lay over

the temple
הַבַּ֖יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

floor
קַרְקַ֥ע (qar·qa‘)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7172: Floor, of a, building, the sea

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

in both the inner
לִפְנִ֖ימָה (lip̄·nî·māh)
Preposition-l | Adverb
Strong's 6441: Toward the side or inside, within

and outer sanctuaries.
וְלַחִיצֽוֹן׃ (wə·la·ḥî·ṣō·wn)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2435: The, wall side, exterior, secular


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