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1 Kings 6:29–35

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1 Kings 6:29

29And he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved figures of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, within and without.

1 Kings 6:30

30And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

1 Kings 6:31

31¶ 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.

1 Kings 6:32

32The two doors also were of olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees.

1 Kings 6:33

33So also made he for the door of the temple posts of olive tree, a fourth part of the wall.

1 Kings 6:34

34And the two doors were of fir tree: the two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding.

1 Kings 6:35

35And he carved thereon cherubims and palm trees and open flowers: and covered them with gold fitted upon the carved work.

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DEFINED WORDS

1 Kings 6:29

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

carved

Cut, shaped, or engraved into a form, figure, image, or ornamental work.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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walls

Structures enclosing, dividing, or defending a place.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

about

Around, concerning, near, or engaged in; on every side or approximately, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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open

Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest; as a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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flowers

The blossoms of plants; also things compared to blossoms for beauty or brief duration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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without

Outside; not within; lacking; free from; or in the absence of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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1 Kings 6:30

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floor

A level surface underfoot; especially a threshing floor where grain is separated.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

overlaid

Covered over or coated; in one KJV occurrence, smothered by lying upon.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

without

Outside; not within; lacking; free from; or in the absence of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Kings 6:31

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entering

Coming or going in; flowing in; piercing; penetrating; setting down in writing; enlisting; engaging.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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lintel

The horizontal piece over a door or opening.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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posts

Upright supports or doorposts; also messengers or couriers sent swiftly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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fifth

Following the fourth in order; or one of five equal parts.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

part

A portion or division of a whole; also to divide, separate, depart, or share.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wall

A structure raised to enclose, divide, or defend a place; figuratively, a defense or protection.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Kings 6:32

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two

The number equal to one and one.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

carved

Cut, shaped, or engraved into a form, figure, image, or ornamental work.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

carvings

Carved figures or ornamental sculptures, especially relief work.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Strong's Exhaustive Concordance 1890 (occurrence-specific) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

open

Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest; as a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

flowers

The blossoms of plants; also things compared to blossoms for beauty or brief duration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

overlaid

Covered over or coated; in one KJV occurrence, smothered by lying upon.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

spread

To extend, unfold, scatter, disperse, or cover a wider area.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Kings 6:33

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

posts

Upright supports or doorposts; also messengers or couriers sent swiftly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

part

A portion or division of a whole; also to divide, separate, depart, or share.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wall

A structure raised to enclose, divide, or defend a place; figuratively, a defense or protection.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Kings 6:34

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

two

The number equal to one and one.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

leaves

The flat, usually green parts of a plant.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

other

A different or additional person or thing; the remaining one of two or more.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Kings 6:35

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

carved

Cut, shaped, or engraved into a form, figure, image, or ornamental work.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

open

Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest; as a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

flowers

The blossoms of plants; also things compared to blossoms for beauty or brief duration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fitted

Made suitable; adapted; prepared; qualified.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

work

Labor, activity, deed, operation, or a result produced; as a verb, to labor, act, make, produce, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 29

  1. 1 Kings 6:32
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  2. 1 Kings 6:18
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  3. 2 Chronicles 3:14
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  4. 2 Chronicles 4:2–5
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  5. Ephesians 3:10
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From verse 30

  1. Isaiah 54:11–12
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  2. Isaiah 60:17
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  3. Revelation 21:18–21
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From verse 31

  1. Hebrews 10:19–20
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  2. Ephesians 3:18
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  3. John 10:9
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  4. John 14:6
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From verse 32

  1. 1 Kings 6:18
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  2. 1 Kings 6:29
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From verse 34

  1. Ezekiel 41:23–25
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  2. 1 Kings 5:8
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