1 Kings 6:31
New International Version
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary he made doors out of olive wood that were one fifth of the width of the sanctuary.

New Living Translation
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, he made double doors of wild olive wood with five-sided doorposts.

English Standard Version
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary he made doors of olivewood; the lintel and the doorposts were five-sided.

Berean Standard Bible
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts.

King James Bible
And for the entering of the oracle he made doors of olive tree: the lintel and side posts were a fifth part of the wall.

New King James Version
For the entrance of the inner sanctuary he made doors of olive wood; the lintel and doorposts were one-fifth of the wall.

New American Standard Bible
And for the entrance of the inner sanctuary he made doors of olive wood, the lintel, and five-sided doorposts.

NASB 1995
For the entrance of the inner sanctuary he made doors of olive wood, the lintel and five-sided doorposts.

NASB 1977
And for the entrance of the inner sanctuary he made doors of olive wood, the lintel and five-sided doorposts.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the entrance of the inner sanctuary he made doors of olive wood, the lintel, and five-sided doorposts.

Amplified Bible
For the entrance of the Holy of Holies he made two [folding] doors of olive wood, the lintel (header above the door) and five-sided doorposts (frames).

Christian Standard Bible
For the entrance of the inner sanctuary, he made olive wood doors. The pillars of the doorposts were five-sided.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the entrance of the inner sanctuary, he made olive wood doors. The pillars of the doorposts were five-sided.

American Standard Version
And for the entrance of the oracle he made doors of olive-wood: the lintel and door-posts were a fifth part of the wall.

English Revised Version
And for the entering of the oracle he made doors of olive wood: the lintel and door posts were a fifth part of the wall.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He made doors for the entrance to the inner room out of olive wood. The doorposts had five sides.

Good News Translation
A double door made of olive wood was set in place at the entrance of the Most Holy Place; the top of the doorway was a pointed arch.

International Standard Version
Solomon also provided doors, lintels, and five-sided doorposts for the entrance to the inner sanctuary.

Majority Standard Bible
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts.

NET Bible
He made doors of olive wood at the entrance to the inner sanctuary; the pillar on each doorpost was five-sided.

New Heart English Bible
For the entrance of the inner sanctuary he made doors of olive wood: the lintel and door posts were a fifth part of the wall.

Webster's Bible Translation
And for the entrance of the oracle he made doors of olive tree: the lintel and side-posts were a fifth part of the wall.

World English Bible
For the entrance of the inner sanctuary, he made doors of olive wood. The lintel and door posts were a fifth part of the wall.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
as for the opening of the oracle, he made doors of the oil-tree; the lintel [and] doorposts [are] a fifth [of the wall].

Young's Literal Translation
as to the opening of the oracle, he made doors of the oil-tree; the lintel, side-posts, a fifth.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the openings of the oracle he made doors of the woods of oil: the projection of door-posts the fifth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in the entrance of the oracle he made little doors of olive tree, and posts of five corners,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And at the entrance of the oracle, he made little doors, from wood of the olive tree, with posts of five corners.

New American Bible
At the entrance of the inner sanctuary, doors of pine were made; the doorframes had five-sided posts.

New Revised Standard Version
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary he made doors of olivewood; the lintel and the doorposts were five-sided.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And for the entrance of the sanctuary he made doors of olive wood; the lintel and the doorposts were strongly fastened.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And for the door of the Holy Place he made a door of wood, its door posts of firm size, and they were strong.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And for the entrance of the Sanctuary he made doors of olive-wood, the door-posts within the frame having five angles.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And for the door-way of the oracle he made doors of juniper wood, there were porches in a four-fold way.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Doors
31 For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. 32The 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.…

Cross References
Exodus 26:31-33
Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. / Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. / And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.

2 Chronicles 3:14
He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.

Hebrews 9:3-5
Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. / Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

Exodus 36:35-36
Next, he made the veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. / He also made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold, along with gold hooks; and he cast four silver bases for the posts.

Matthew 27:51
At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.

Mark 15:38
And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Luke 23:45
The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.

Hebrews 10:19-20
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,

Revelation 11:19
Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.

Revelation 15:5
After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven.

Exodus 25:8-9
And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Exodus 40:21
Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Leviticus 16:2
And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat.

2 Chronicles 3:7
He overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.

Ezekiel 41:23-25
Both the outer sanctuary and the inner sanctuary had double doors, / and each door had two swinging panels. There were two panels for one door and two for the other. / Cherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico.


Treasury of Scripture

And for the entering of the oracle he made doors of olive tree: the lintel and side posts were a fifth part of the wall.

doors

John 10:9
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Ephesians 3:18
May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

a fifth part.

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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














For the entrance
The Hebrew word for "entrance" is "פֶּתַח" (petach), which signifies an opening or doorway. In the context of the temple, the entrance represents the threshold between the common and the sacred. It is a symbolic passage from the earthly realm into the divine presence of God. This entrance is not merely a physical structure but a spiritual gateway, inviting worshippers to prepare their hearts as they approach the holiness of God.

to the inner sanctuary
The "inner sanctuary" is referred to in Hebrew as "דְּבִיר" (debir), meaning the innermost part or the Holy of Holies. This was the most sacred area of the temple, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept, symbolizing God's covenant and presence with Israel. The inner sanctuary was a place of profound holiness, accessible only to the high priest once a year on the Day of Atonement, signifying the ultimate communion with God.

Solomon constructed
The act of construction by Solomon, whose name in Hebrew, "שְׁלֹמֹה" (Shlomo), means peace, reflects his God-given wisdom and dedication to fulfilling his father David's vision of a house for the Lord. Solomon's role as the builder of the temple underscores his position as a divinely appointed leader tasked with establishing a place for God's name to dwell among His people.

doors of olive wood
Olive wood, or "עֵץ זַיִת" (etz zayit) in Hebrew, is significant for its durability and beauty. The olive tree is a symbol of peace, prosperity, and divine blessing throughout Scripture. The use of olive wood for the doors of the inner sanctuary highlights the sacredness and the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel. It also reflects the richness and abundance of the Promised Land, where olive trees were plentiful.

with five-sided doorposts
The phrase "five-sided doorposts" indicates a unique architectural feature, suggesting a design that is both functional and symbolic. The number five in biblical numerology often represents grace and God's goodness. The five-sided structure could symbolize the multifaceted grace of God, providing a stable and secure entrance into His holy presence. This architectural detail emphasizes the care and precision involved in creating a space worthy of God's glory.

(31) Doors.--The two doors of olive wood, from the Holy place into the Oracle, which as a rule stood open, showing the veil and the golden chains, were of moderate size. If our version (as is probable) is correct, the outside measure of the lintel and post was a fifth part of the wall, that is, four cubits, or six feet. Each door, therefore, would be something less than six feet by three. The description of the gilding states with minute accuracy that in overlaying the whole of these doors with gold, gold was "spread," that is, made to cover the carvings in relief (the cherubim of 1Kings 6:35); in the other doors the gold was fitted, probably beaten into shape, over the carved work.

Verse 31. - And for the entering of the oracle, he made doors [which hung on golden hinges (1 Kings 7:50] of olive tree [see on ver. 23)], the lintel and side posts were a fifth part of the wall. [The meaning of the Hebrew words has been much disputed. See Gesen. Thesaur, 1. pp. 43-45. Gesen. himself interprets as A.V.: crepido cum postibus erat quinta pars, i.e., quintam parietis partem occupabat. The Rabbins: the "entablature with side posts and threshold formed a pentagon." But a pentagonal doorway is without example in Eastern architecture. Thenius: "the strength (אַיִל is generally taken as an architectural term = crepido portae, or entablature) of the posts was a fifth." Rawlinson: "the lintel was one-fifth of wall, and each door post one-fifth of its height;" in which case the doorway would of course be a square of four cubits. But perhaps the rendering of A.V. (with which Keil and Bahr also agree) is more natural. The meaning, consequently, would be that the entrance to the oracle, inclusive of the side posts which helped to form it, occupied one-fifth of the extent of the cedar partition. The entrance to the house (ver. 33) was one-fourth of the wall of the house.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For the entrance
פֶּ֣תַח (pe·ṯaḥ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way

of the inner sanctuary,
הַדְּבִ֔יר (had·də·ḇîr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1687: Perhaps (a place of) speaking (the innermost room of Solomon's temple)

[Solomon] constructed
עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

doors
דַּלְת֣וֹת (dal·ṯō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1817: Something swinging, the valve of a, door

of olive
שָׁ֑מֶן (šā·men)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

wood
עֲצֵי־ (‘ă·ṣê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood

with five-sided
חֲמִשִֽׁית׃ (ḥă·mi·šîṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth

doorposts.
מְזוּז֖וֹת (mə·zū·zō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4201: A doorpost, gatepost


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