Parvaim is a location mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the context of King Solomon's temple construction. The reference to Parvaim is found in 2 Chronicles 3:6, which states, "He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and the gold was gold from Parvaim" . This passage highlights the opulence and grandeur of Solomon's temple, emphasizing the use of high-quality materials.

The exact geographical location of Parvaim is not definitively known, and it is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. However, it is traditionally understood to be a region known for its fine gold. Various theories have been proposed regarding its location, with some scholars suggesting it could be in the Arabian Peninsula, possibly linked to the ancient gold-producing regions of Ophir or Sheba. Others have speculated that it might be located in the Indian subcontinent or even in the region of modern-day Yemen.

The mention of Parvaim in the context of Solomon's temple underscores the wealth and resources available to Solomon during his reign. The use of gold from Parvaim signifies the extensive trade networks and the prosperity of Israel under Solomon's rule. This aligns with the biblical narrative of Solomon's wisdom and the splendor of his kingdom, as described in 1 Kings 10:23-25 : "King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. Year after year, everyone who came brought a gift—articles of silver and gold, robes, weapons and spices, and horses and mules."

In the broader biblical context, the use of gold and precious stones in the construction of sacred spaces is significant. It reflects the divine glory and the heavenly reality that the temple was meant to symbolize. The temple served as the dwelling place of God's presence among His people, and its construction with the finest materials available was a testament to the reverence and honor due to God.

While the precise location of Parvaim remains a mystery, its mention in the Bible serves as a reminder of the historical and theological richness of the biblical narrative. The reference to Parvaim and its gold contributes to the understanding of the economic and cultural exchanges in the ancient Near East and the biblical portrayal of Solomon's era as a time of unparalleled prosperity and divine blessing.Parvaim

(Oriental regions), the name of an unknown place or country whence the gold was procured for the decoration of Solomon's temple. (2 Chronicles 3:6) We may notice the conjecture that it is derived from the Sanscrit purva , "eastern," and is a general term for the east.

Parvaim

2 Chronicles 3:6, the region of fine gold; probably Ophir; according to Gesenius, the East.

The name of a country from which Solomon obtained gold for the temple (2 Chronicles 3:6). Some have identified it with Ophir, but it is uncertain whether it is even the name of a place. It may simply, as some think, denote "Oriental regions." PARVAIM

par-va'-im (parwayim; Septuagint Pharouaim): The word occurs only in 2 Chronicles 3:6, as the place from which Solomon obtained gold for the decoration of his Temple. A derivation is given from the Sanskrit purva, "eastern," so that the name might be a vague term for the East (Gesenius, Thesaurus, 1125). Whether there was such a place in arabia is doubtful. Farwa in Yemen has been suggested, and also Saq el Farwain in Yemamah. Some have considered the name a shortened form of Cepharvayim which occurs in the Syriac and Targum Jonathan for the "Sephar" of Genesis 10:30.

A. S. Fulton

6516. Parvayim -- a region from which Solomon obtained gold for ...
... a region from which Solomon obtained gold for the temple. Transliteration: Parvayim
Phonetic Spelling: (par-vah'-yim) Short Definition: Parvaim. ... Parvaim. ...
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Parvaim (1 Occurrence)
... It may simply, as some think, denote "Oriental regions.". Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia. PARVAIM. ... AS Fulton. Multi-Version Concordance Parvaim (1 Occurrence). ...
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Parva'im (1 Occurrence)
Parva'im. Parvaim, Parva'im. Pas . ... 2 Chronicles 3:6 And he garnished the house
with precious stones for beauty; and the gold was gold of Parvaim. (See RSV). ...
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Uphaz (2 Occurrences)
... Jerusalem Talmud states that there were seven kinds of gold, good gold, pure, precious,
gold of Uphaz, purified, refined, and red gold of Parvaim (2 Chronicles ...
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Overlayeth (19 Occurrences)
... gold. (YLT). 2 Chronicles 3:6 and he overlayeth the house with precious stone
for beauty, and the gold 'is' gold of Parvaim, (YLT). 2 ...
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Garnished (4 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV WBS). 2 Chronicles 3:6 He garnished the house with precious stones for
beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS). ...
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Paru'ah (1 Occurrence)
Paru'ah. Paruah, Paru'ah. Parvaim . Multi-Version Concordance ... 1 Kings 4:17
Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar; (See RSV). Paruah, Paru'ah. Parvaim...
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Adorned (20 Occurrences)
... (WBS NAS RSV). 2 Chronicles 3:6 He garnished the house with precious stones for
beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim. (See NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Settings (19 Occurrences)
... abundance. (YLT NIV). 2 Chronicles 3:6 He garnished the house with precious stones
for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim. (See RSV). ...
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Overlaid (50 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS). 2 Chronicles 3:6 And he overlaid the house with precious
stones for beauty; and the gold was gold of Parvaim. (DBY). ...
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