1 Kings 7:11
New International Version
Above were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.

New Living Translation
The blocks of high-quality stone used in the walls were also cut to measure, and cedar beams were also used.

English Standard Version
And above were costly stones, cut according to measurement, and cedar.

Berean Standard Bible
Above these were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.

King James Bible
And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.

New King James Version
And above were costly stones, hewn to size, and cedar wood.

New American Standard Bible
And above were valuable stones, cut according to measure, and cedar.

NASB 1995
And above were costly stones, stone cut according to measure, and cedar.

NASB 1977
And above were costly stones, stone cut according to measure, and cedar.

Legacy Standard Bible
And above were precious stones, stone cut according to measure, and cedar.

Amplified Bible
And above [the foundation] were expensive stones, stones cut according to measure, and cedar.

Christian Standard Bible
Above were also costly stones, cut to size, as well as cedar wood.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Above were also costly stones, cut to size, as well as cedar wood.

American Standard Version
And above were costly stones, even hewn stone, according to measure, and cedar-wood.

Contemporary English Version
The cedar beams and other stones that had been cut to size were on top of these foundation stones.

English Revised Version
And above were costly stones, even hewn stone, according to measure, and cedar wood.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Above [the foundation] were cedar beams and high-grade stone blocks, which had been cut to size.

Good News Translation
On top of them were other stones, cut to measure, and cedar beams.

International Standard Version
Above these were expensive stones cut according to specifications, and cedar.

Majority Standard Bible
Above these were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.

NET Bible
Above the foundation the best stones, chiseled to the right size, were used along with cedar.

New Heart English Bible
Above were costly stones, even cut stone, according to measure, and cedar wood.

Webster's Bible Translation
And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewn stones, and cedars.

World English Bible
Above were costly stones, even cut stone, according to measure, and cedar wood.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and precious stones [are] above, according to the measures of hewn work, and cedar;

Young's Literal Translation
and above are precious stone, according to the measures of hewn work, and cedar;

Smith's Literal Translation
And from above precious stones according to the measure of the cuttings and the cedars.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And above there were costly stones, or equal measure, hewed; and, in like manner, planks of cedar:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And above these, there were precious stones, of equal measure, which had been cut in a manner similar to boards of cedar.

New American Bible
Above were fine stones hewn to size, and cedar wood.

New Revised Standard Version
There were costly stones above, cut to measure, and cedarwood.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewn stones, and cedars.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From above were costly stones according to the measure of cut stones and cedars.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And above were costly stones, after the measure of hewn stones, and cedar-wood.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And above with costly stones, according to the measure of hewn stones, and with cedars.

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Context
Solomon Builds His Palace
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. 12The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD.…

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

2 Chronicles 4:9-10
He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze. / He put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner.

2 Chronicles 3:9
The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold.

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 5:17-18
And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. / So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple.

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

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

1 Kings 6:15-18
He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards. / He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. / And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long. ...

2 Chronicles 3:3-4
The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. / The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold.

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.

1 Kings 6:29-30
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.

1 Kings 6:31-32
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.

1 Kings 6:14
So Solomon built the temple and finished it.

1 Kings 6:9
So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar.

1 Kings 6:5-6
Against the walls of the temple and the inner sanctuary, Solomon built a chambered structure around the temple, in which he constructed the side rooms. / The bottom floor was five cubits wide, the middle floor six cubits, and the third floor seven cubits. He also placed offset ledges around the outside of the temple, so that nothing would be inserted into its walls.


Treasury of Scripture

And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.

Ephesians 2:20-22
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; …

1 Peter 2:5
Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

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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














Above
This word indicates a position of elevation or superiority, suggesting that the construction described is not only physically higher but also of greater importance or quality. In the context of Solomon's temple and palace, the use of superior materials in the upper sections signifies the grandeur and divine significance of these structures. Theologically, it can remind us of the heavenly nature of God's dwelling place, which is above all earthly concerns.

high-grade stones
The Hebrew term here refers to stones of exceptional quality, often used in significant construction projects in ancient times. These stones were likely quarried with great care and precision, reflecting the dedication and resources Solomon invested in building the temple and his palace. Historically, such stones were a symbol of wealth and stability, indicating that the kingdom was prosperous and secure under Solomon's reign. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for the believer's life, built on the solid foundation of faith and the Word of God.

cut to size
This phrase implies precision and intentionality in the construction process. The stones were not just any stones; they were specifically shaped and fitted for their purpose. This reflects the meticulous planning and divine wisdom that Solomon was known for. In a broader sense, it can symbolize how God shapes and prepares each believer for their unique role in His kingdom, fitting them perfectly into His divine plan.

and cedar
Cedar wood was highly prized in the ancient Near East for its durability, fragrance, and resistance to decay. It was often used in the construction of temples and palaces, signifying strength and longevity. The use of cedar in Solomon's building projects underscores the permanence and beauty intended for these sacred spaces. Biblically, cedar is often associated with majesty and glory, reminding us of the eternal nature of God's kingdom and His enduring presence with His people.

Verse 11. - And above [i.e., upon the foundation stones just described] were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones [It is implied here that the stones of the superstructure were less than those of the foundation. It is also implied that the former were more carefully smoothed and. faced than the latter] and cedars. [Heb. cedar.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Above these
וּמִלְמַ֗עְלָה (ū·mil·ma‘·lāh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top

were high-grade
יְקָר֛וֹת (yə·qā·rō·wṯ)
Adjective - feminine plural
Strong's 3368: Precious, rare, splendid, weighty

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

cut
גָּזִ֖ית (gā·zîṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1496: Something cut, dressed stone

to size,
כְּמִדּ֥וֹת (kə·mid·dō·wṯ)
Preposition-k | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute

and cedar beams.
וָאָֽרֶז׃ (wā·’ā·rez)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 730: A cedar tree


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