1 Kings 7:10
New International Version
The foundations were laid with large stones of good quality, some measuring ten cubits and some eight.

New Living Translation
Some of the huge foundation stones were 15 feet long, and some were 12 feet long.

English Standard Version
The foundation was of costly stones, huge stones, stones of eight and ten cubits.

Berean Standard Bible
The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long.

King James Bible
And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits.

New King James Version
The foundation was of costly stones, large stones, some ten cubits and some eight cubits.

New American Standard Bible
And the foundation was of valuable stones, large stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits.

NASB 1995
The foundation was of costly stones, even large stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits.

NASB 1977
And the foundation was of costly stones, even large stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the foundation was of precious stones, even large stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits.

Amplified Bible
The foundation was of expensive stones, large stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits.

Christian Standard Bible
The foundation was made of large, costly stones twelve and fifteen feet long.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The foundation was made of large, costly stones 12 and 15 feet long.

American Standard Version
And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits.

Contemporary English Version
The foundation stones were huge, good stones--some of them four and a half meters long and others three and a half meters long.

English Revised Version
And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The foundation was made with large, high-grade stones (some 12 feet long, others 15 feet long).

Good News Translation
The foundations were made of large stones prepared at the quarry, some of them twelve feet long and others fifteen feet long.

International Standard Version
The foundation was made of expensive stone, including large stones ten cubits long and stones eight cubits long.

Majority Standard Bible
The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long.

NET Bible
The foundation was made of large valuable stones, measuring either 15 feet or 12 feet.

New Heart English Bible
The foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of seventeen feet and three inches, and stones of thirteen feet and nine inches.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones; stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits.

World English Bible
The foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the foundation [is] of precious stones, great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits;

Young's Literal Translation
And the foundation is of precious stone, great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the foundation precious stones, great stones; stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the foundations were of costly stones, great stones of ten cubits or eight cubits:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the foundations were of precious stones: great stones of eight or ten cubits.

New American Bible
The foundation was made of fine, large blocks, some ten cubits and some eight cubits.

New Revised Standard Version
The foundation was of costly stones, huge stones, stones of eight and ten cubits.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the foundation was of great and costly stones, some of ten cubits and some of eight cubits.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Which fashioned costly stones and stones great stones of ten cubits and stones of eight cubits.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
founded with large costly stones, stones of ten cubits and eight cubits long.

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Context
Solomon Builds His Palace
9All these buildings were constructed with costly stones, cut to size and trimmed with saws inside and out from the foundation to the eaves, and from the outside to the great courtyard. 10The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long. 11Above these were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.…

Cross References
1 Kings 5:17
And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones.

1 Chronicles 22:2
So David gave orders to gather the foreigners in the land of Israel, from whom he appointed stonecutters to prepare finished stones for building the house of God.

2 Chronicles 2:18
Solomon made 70,000 of them porters, 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, and 3,600 supervisors.

2 Chronicles 3:6
He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim.

2 Chronicles 4:18
Solomon made all these articles in such great abundance that the weight of the bronze could not be determined.

2 Chronicles 8:16
Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out, from the day the foundation was laid for the house of the LORD until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.

Exodus 39:43
And Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them.

1 Kings 6:7
The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.

1 Kings 6:36
Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.

1 Kings 9:15
This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer.

1 Kings 9:19
as well as all the store cities that Solomon had for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion.

2 Samuel 5:11
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.

1 Chronicles 14:1
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him.

2 Chronicles 2:3
Then Solomon sent word to Hiram king of Tyre: “Do for me as you did for my father David when you sent him cedars to build himself a house to live in.

2 Chronicles 2:7
Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided.


Treasury of Scripture

And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits.

the foundation

Isaiah 28:16
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

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

1 Corinthians 3:10,11
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon…

1 Kings 7:28
And the work of the bases was on this manner: they had borders, and the borders were between the ledges:

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1 Kings 7
1. The building of Solomon's house
2. Of the house of Lebanon
6. Of the porch of pillars
7. Of the porch of judgment
8. Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter
13. Hiram's work of the two pillars,
23. Of the molten sea
27. Of the ten bases
38. Of the ten lavers
40. and all the vessels














The foundations
In the context of ancient architecture, the foundation is crucial for the stability and longevity of a structure. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for the foundational truths of the Christian faith, which are essential for a believer's life. The Hebrew word for "foundations" is "מוסדות" (mosadot), which implies a base or support. Just as a building requires a strong foundation, so does our faith require a solid grounding in the Word of God.

were laid
This phrase indicates intentionality and careful planning. The Hebrew verb "יסד" (yasad) means to establish or set in place. It suggests that the construction of the temple was not haphazard but was executed with precision and purpose. In our spiritual lives, laying down principles and values with intention is crucial for growth and stability.

with large, costly stones
The use of "large, costly stones" signifies the importance and grandeur of the temple. These stones were not ordinary; they were chosen for their size and value, reflecting the glory and majesty of God. The Hebrew word for "costly" is "יקר" (yaqar), meaning precious or valuable. This can be likened to the preciousness of our faith and the value God places on His dwelling place, both in the temple and within us as believers.

some ten cubits and some eight cubits in size
The specific mention of "ten cubits and some eight cubits" highlights the precision and care in the construction process. A cubit, an ancient measurement, is approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters. The variation in size could indicate the adaptability and resourcefulness in using available materials. Spiritually, this can remind us of the diversity within the body of Christ, where different gifts and roles contribute to the whole, each with its unique purpose and measure.

Verse 10. - And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones [Bahr says, "Even the foundations which from without were not seen, were composed of these great stones." But the meaning evidently is that the foundation stones were larger than those reared upon them], stones of ten cubits [i.e., ten cubits long, and of proportionate width, etc.], and stones of eight cubits. [The foundations of the palaces, consequently, were much less than those of the temple platform, some of which would measure 16 cubits. See note on 1 Kings 5:17.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The foundations
וּמְיֻסָּ֕ד (ū·mə·yus·sāḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3245: To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult

were [laid with] large,
גְּדֹל֑וֹת (gə·ḏō·lō·wṯ)
Adjective - feminine plural
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

costly
יְקָר֖וֹת (yə·qā·rō·wṯ)
Adjective - feminine plural
Strong's 3368: Precious, rare, splendid, weighty

stones,
אֲבָנִ֥ים (’ă·ḇā·nîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 68: A stone

some eight
שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (šə·mō·neh)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth

cubits
אַמּ֔וֹת (’am·mō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

and some
וְאַבְנֵ֖י (wə·’aḇ·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 68: A stone

ten
עֶ֣שֶׂר (‘e·śer)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 6235: Ten

cubits [in length].
אַמּֽוֹת׃ (’am·mō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base


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