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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Above were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The blocks of high-quality stone used in the walls were also cut to measure, and cedar beams were also used.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And above were costly stones, cut according to measurement, and cedar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Above these were costly stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And above <i>were</i> costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And above <i>were</i> costly stones, hewn to size, and cedar wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And above were valuable stones, cut according to measure, and cedar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And above were costly stones, stone cut according to measure, and cedar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And above were costly stones, stone cut according to measure, and cedar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And above were precious stones, stone cut according to measure, and cedar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And above [the foundation] were expensive stones, stones cut according to measure, and cedar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Above were also costly stones, cut to size, as well as cedar wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Above were also costly stones, cut to size, as well as cedar wood. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And above were costly stones, even hewn stone, according to measure, and cedar-wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The cedar beams and other stones that had been cut to size were on top of these foundation stones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And above were costly stones, even hewn stone, according to measure, and cedar wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Above [the foundation] were cedar beams and high-grade stone blocks, which had been cut to size.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />On top of them were other stones, cut to measure, and cedar beams. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Above these were expensive stones cut according to specifications, and cedar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Above these were costly stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Above the foundation the best stones, chiseled to the right size, were used along with cedar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Above were costly stones, even cut stone, according to measure, and cedar wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewn stones, and cedars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Above were costly stones, even cut stone, according to measure, and cedar wood. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and precious stones [are] above, according to the measures of hewn work, and cedar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and above are precious stone, according to the measures of hewn work, and cedar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And from above precious stones according to the measure of the cuttings and the cedars.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And above there were costly stones, or equal measure, hewed; and, in like manner, planks of cedar: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And above these, there were precious stones, of equal measure, which had been cut in a manner similar to boards of cedar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Above were fine stones hewn to size, and cedar wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There were costly stones above, cut to measure, and cedarwood.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewn stones, and cedars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />From above were costly stones according to the measure of cut stones and cedars.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And above were costly stones, after the measure of hewn stones, and cedar-wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And above with costly stones, according to the measure of hewn stones, and with cedars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/7-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=2401" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">Solomon Builds His Palace</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: ū·mil·ma‘·lāh (Conj-w, Prep-m, Prep-l:: Adv:: 3fs) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.">Above these</a> <a href="/hebrew/3368.htm" title="3368: yə·qā·rō·wṯ (Adj-fp) -- Precious, rare, splendid, weighty. From yaqar; valuable.">were high-grade</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’ă·ḇā·nîm (N-fp) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">stones,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1496.htm" title="1496: gā·zîṯ (N-fs) -- A cutting, hewing. From gazah; something cut, i.e. Dressed stone.">cut</a> <a href="/hebrew/4060.htm" title="4060: kə·mid·dō·wṯ (Prep-k:: N-fpc) -- Feminine of mad; properly, extension, i.e. Height or breadth; also a measure; hence a portion or a vestment; specifically, tribute.">to size,</a> <a href="/hebrew/730.htm" title="730: wā·’ā·rez (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A cedar. From 'araz; a cedar tree.">and cedar beams.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>The 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">1 Kings 6:36</a></span><br />Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-9.htm">2 Chronicles 4:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-9.htm">2 Chronicles 3:9</a></span><br />The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He also overlaid the upper rooms with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-7.htm">1 Kings 6:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-17.htm">1 Kings 5:17-18</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-6.htm">2 Chronicles 3:6</a></span><br />He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">1 Kings 6:36</a></span><br />Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-15.htm">1 Kings 6:15-18</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">2 Chronicles 3:3-4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-20.htm">1 Kings 6:20-22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">1 Kings 6:29-30</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">1 Kings 6:31-32</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-14.htm">1 Kings 6:14</a></span><br />So Solomon built the temple and finished it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-9.htm">1 Kings 6:9</a></span><br />So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-5.htm">1 Kings 6:5-6</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20-22</a></b></br> And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner <i>stone</i>; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Beams</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Cedar</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-9.htm">Cedars</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">Cedar-Wood</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-10.htm">Costly</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">Hewed</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">Hewn</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">High-Grade</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-10.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-35.htm">Measurement</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">Measures</a> <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Overhead</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-10.htm">Priced</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">Size</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-10.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-10.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-34.htm">Wood</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Beams</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Cedar</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">Cedars</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Cedar-Wood</a> <a href="/ezra/1-6.htm">Costly</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Hewed</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Hewn</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-9.htm">High-Grade</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/psalms/78-55.htm">Measurement</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-32.htm">Measures</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-28.htm">Overhead</a> <a href="/matthew/27-9.htm">Priced</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-37.htm">Size</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">Wood</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">The building of Solomon's house</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">Of the house of Lebanon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Of the porch of pillars</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Of the porch of judgment</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">Hiram's work of the two pillars,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Of the molten sea</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm">Of the ten bases</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-38.htm">Of the ten lavers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">and all the vessels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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These stones were likely quarried from the region around Jerusalem, known for its high-quality limestone. The use of such materials reflects the importance of the structures being built, as they were meant to be lasting and impressive. In biblical symbolism, stones often represent strength and permanence, qualities attributed to God's eternal nature and His covenant with Israel. The costly stones also highlight the fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build a house for the Lord (<a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a>).<p><b>cut to size</b><br>The precision in cutting the stones to size indicates the advanced craftsmanship and engineering skills present during Solomon's time. This meticulous work ensured that the stones fit perfectly together, contributing to the stability and beauty of the structure. The phrase "cut to size" can also be seen as a metaphor for God's work in shaping His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/64-8.htm">Isaiah 64:8</a>, where God is described as the potter and His people as the clay. This reflects the idea of divine preparation and purpose.<p><b>and cedar beams</b><br>Cedar wood was highly prized in the ancient Near East for its durability, fragrance, and resistance to decay and insects. The cedar beams used in Solomon's construction projects were imported from Lebanon, as mentioned in <a href="/1_kings/5-6.htm">1 Kings 5:6</a>, where Solomon made a treaty with Hiram, king of Tyre, to supply the wood. This trade relationship underscores the political alliances and economic prosperity of Solomon's reign. Cedar is also associated with majesty and beauty in the Bible, as seen in <a href="/psalms/92-12.htm">Psalm 92:12</a>, where the righteous are compared to the cedars of Lebanon. The use of cedar beams in the temple and palace construction can be seen as a type of Christ, who is described as the cornerstone and foundation of the Church (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>), providing strength and support to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple and his palace. His reign is marked by wisdom and prosperity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_of_solomon.htm">Temple of Solomon</a></b><br>A significant structure in Jerusalem, representing God's presence among His people. It was a place of worship and sacrifice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cedar_wood.htm">Cedar Wood</a></b><br>A valuable and durable material used in ancient construction, symbolizing strength and longevity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/high-grade_stones.htm">High-Grade Stones</a></b><br>Carefully selected and crafted stones, representing the quality and care in the construction of the temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the temple was built, serving as the spiritual and political center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_quality_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Quality in Worship</a></b><br>Just as Solomon used high-grade materials for the temple, our worship and service to God should be of the highest quality, reflecting our reverence and love for Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_materials.htm">Symbolism of Materials</a></b><br>The use of cedar and stone in the temple construction symbolizes strength, durability, and beauty. In our spiritual lives, we should seek to build with materials that endure, such as faith, hope, and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_dwelling_place.htm">God's Dwelling Place</a></b><br>The temple was a physical representation of God's presence. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live lives that honor and reflect God's holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The construction of the temple is part of God's unfolding plan of redemption, pointing forward to Christ and the establishment of the church as His spiritual temple.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_kings_6_27-28_cherubim_fit_the_era.htm">Considering 1 Kings 6:27-28, does the description of massive cherubim overlaid with gold align with known artistic and technological capabilities of the time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_solomon's_pagan_altars.htm">1 Kings 11:7 - Is there any archaeological evidence of the pagan altars and high places that Solomon supposedly built?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_amos_7_11_conflict_with_jeroboam's_end.htm">Amos 7:11 - The text predicts Jeroboam's death by the sword; does this claim conflict with other biblical or extra-biblical accounts regarding Jeroboam's end?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_solomon_punished_for_intermarriage.htm">1 Kings 11:9-10 - Why does God punish Solomon for foreign marriages here when other biblical figures also intermarried without similar consequences?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And above</span> [<span class="accented">i.e.</span>, upon the foundation stones just described] <span class="cmt_word">were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones</span> [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] <span class="cmt_word">and cedars.</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">cedar</span>.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/7-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Above these</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִלְמַ֗עְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mil·ma‘·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4605.htm">Strong's 4605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were high-grade</span><br /><span class="heb">יְקָר֛וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(yə·qā·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3368.htm">Strong's 3368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Precious, rare, splendid, weighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stones,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבָנִ֧ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cut</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּזִ֖ית</span> <span class="translit">(gā·zîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1496.htm">Strong's 1496: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something cut, dressed stone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to size,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמִדּ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(kə·mid·dō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4060.htm">Strong's 4060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and cedar beams.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאָֽרֶז׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ā·rez)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_730.htm">Strong's 730: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cedar tree</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/7-11.htm">1 Kings 7:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/7-11.htm">1 Kings 7:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/7-11.htm">1 Kings 7:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/7-11.htm">1 Kings 7:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/7-11.htm">1 Kings 7:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/7-11.htm">1 Kings 7:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/7-11.htm">1 Kings 7:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/7-11.htm">1 Kings 7:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/7-11.htm">1 Kings 7:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/7-11.htm">1 Kings 7:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/7-11.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 7:11 Above were costly stones even cut stone (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/7-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 7:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 7:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>