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This practice is mentioned in several biblical contexts, highlighting both its aesthetic and symbolic significance.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>1. <b>Solomon's Temple</b>: One of the most notable uses of paneling in the Bible is found in the construction of Solomon's Temple. In <a href="/1_kings/6-9.htm">1 Kings 6:9</a>, it is recorded, "So he built the house and finished it, and he covered the house with beams and planks of cedar." The use of cedar wood, known for its durability and pleasant aroma, was a mark of the temple's grandeur and the care taken in its construction. The paneling served not only as a structural element but also as a symbol of the temple's sanctity and the glory of God.<br><br>2. <b>Haggai's Rebuke</b>: In the book of Haggai, paneling is mentioned in a context of rebuke. <a href="/haggai/1-4.htm">Haggai 1:4</a> states, "Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?" Here, the prophet Haggai challenges the Israelites for prioritizing their own comfort and luxury over the rebuilding of the Lord's house. The paneled houses represent a misplaced focus on personal wealth and comfort, contrasting with the neglected state of the temple.<br><br>3. <b>Palaces and Royal Buildings</b>: Paneling was also used in royal buildings and palaces, as seen in the construction of King Solomon's palace. In <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">1 Kings 7:7</a>, it is described, "He made the Hall of the Throne where he was to judge, the Hall of Judgment, and it was paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling." This use of paneling in royal settings underscores its association with wealth, authority, and the splendor of the monarchy.<br><br><b>Symbolic Significance</b><br><br>Paneling in the Bible often symbolizes wealth, luxury, and human achievement. It reflects the human desire to create beauty and comfort in living spaces. However, biblical references to paneling also serve as a reminder of the potential for misplaced priorities. The contrast between paneled houses and the neglected temple in Haggai highlights the danger of valuing material comfort over spiritual devotion and obedience to God.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context</b><br><br>In ancient Near Eastern architecture, paneling was a common practice among the wealthy and powerful. The use of fine woods like cedar was a status symbol, indicating both the resources available to the builder and the importance of the structure. The biblical references to paneling align with this cultural context, illustrating the broader societal values of the time.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>Paneling in the Bible is a multifaceted concept, representing both the beauty and craftsmanship of human construction and the potential for spiritual neglect. Through its various mentions, paneling serves as a lens through which to examine themes of wealth, priority, and devotion in the biblical narrative.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>p. pr. & vb. n.</I>) of Panel.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A forming in panels; panel work.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5603.htm"><span class="l">5603. saphan -- to cover, cover in, panel</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin a prim. root Definition to cover, cover in, panel NASB Word Usage covered<br> (1), paneled (3), <b>paneling</b> (1), reserved (1), treasures (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5603.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/miller/the_yoke/chapter_xvii_the_son_of.htm"><span class="l">The Son of the Murket</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Aromatic torches flaring in sconces lighted the friezes of lotus, the painted <b>paneling</b><br> on the walls, and the clustered pillars that upheld the ceiling of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xvii the son of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/the_life_of_constantine/chapter_xxxvi_description_of_the_walls.htm"><span class="l">Description of the Walls, Roof, Decoration, and Gilding of the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Footnotes: [3267] It would seem from this description that the <b>paneling</b> was like<br> that of Santa Maria Maggiore at Rome, a horizontal surface rather than the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xxxvi description of the walls.htm</font><p><a href="/library/emmerich/the_life_of_the_blessed_virgin_mary/xviii_the_death_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The Death of the Blessed virgin Mary at Ephesus</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Its beams were decorated with a mixture of <b>paneling</b> and wickerwork, and ornamented<br> with a pattern of leaves. It was all simple and dignified. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xviii the death of the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/paneling.htm"><span class="l"><b>Paneling</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Panel. 2. (n.) A forming in panels;<br> panel work. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Paneling</b> (3 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/paneling.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/panels.htm"><span class="l">Panels (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/panels.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rail.htm"><span class="l">Rail (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (n.) A horizontal piece in a frame or <b>paneling</b>. 5. (n.) A bar of steel<br> or iron, forming part of the track on which the wheels roll. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rail.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/paneled.htm"><span class="l">Paneled (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/paneled.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/ceiled.htm"><span class="l">Ceiled (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In none of these cases does "ceiled" refer to the upper surface of a room, but to<br> the covering or <b>paneling</b> of the inner walls of a house with cedar or other <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/ceiled.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/ceiling.htm"><span class="l">Ceiling (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In none of these cases does "ceiled" refer to the upper surface of a room, but to<br> the covering or <b>paneling</b> of the inner walls of a house with cedar or other <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/ceiling.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nineveh.htm"><span class="l">Nineveh (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The partition walls vary from 6 to 15 ft. in thickness, and are of<br> sun-dried brick, against which the stone <b>paneling</b> was fixed. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nineveh.htm - 52k</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/paneling.htm">Paneling: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Paneling (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/6-15.htm">1 Kings 6:15</a></span><br />He built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar: from the floor of the house to the walls of the ceiling, he covered them on the inside with wood; and he covered the floor of the house with boards of fir.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/74-6.htm">Psalms 74:6</a></span><br />Now they break all its carved work down with hatchet and hammers. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/22-14.htm">Jeremiah 22:14</a></span><br />who says, I will build me a wide house and spacious chambers, and cuts him out windows; and it is ceiling with cedar, and painted with vermilion.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/paneling.htm">Paneling</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stays.htm">Stays (21 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a 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