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href="/kjv/1_kings/7.htm">King James Bible</a> For on the plates of the ledges thereof, and on the borders thereof, he graved cherubims, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions round about. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/7.htm">New King James Version</a> On the plates of its flanges and on its panels he engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees, wherever there was a clear space on each, with wreaths all around. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he engraved on the plates of its stays and on its borders cherubim, lions, and palm trees, as there was clear space on each, with wreaths all around. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> He engraved on the plates of its stays and on its borders, cherubim, lions and palm trees, according to the clear space on each, with wreaths all around. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he engraved on the plates of its stays and on its borders, cherubim, lions and palm trees, according to the clear space on each, with wreaths all around. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he engraved on the plates of its stays and on its borders, cherubim, lions, and palm trees, according to the clear space on each, with wreaths all around. <a href="/amp/1_kings/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And on the surface of its supports and its borders Hiram engraved cherubim, lions, and palm-shaped decorations, according to the [available] space for each, with borders all around. <a href="/csb/1_kings/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the plates of its braces and on its frames, wherever each had space, with encircling wreaths. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the plates of its braces and on its frames, wherever each had space, with encircling wreaths. <a href="/asv/1_kings/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And on the plates of the stays thereof, and on the panels thereof, he graved cherubim, lions, and palm-trees, according to the space of each, with wreaths round about. <a href="/cev/1_kings/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and the stands were decorated with flower designs and figures of lions, palm trees, and winged creatures. <a href="/erv/1_kings/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And on the plates of the stays thereof, and on the borders thereof, he graved cherubim, lions, and palm tress, according to the space of each, with wreaths round about. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Hiram engraved angels, lions, palm trees, and designs in every available space on the supports and panels. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> The supports and panels were decorated with figures of winged creatures, lions, and palm trees, wherever there was space for them, with spiral figures all around. <a href="/isv/1_kings/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Hiram engraved ornamental cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and frames wherever there was space to do so, and encircled the artwork with wreaths. <a href="/msb/1_kings/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around. <a href="/net/1_kings/7.htm">NET Bible</a> He engraved ornamental cherubs, lions, and palm trees on the plates of the supports and frames wherever there was room, with wreaths all around. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> On the plates of its stays, and on its panels, he engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees, according to the space of each, with wreaths all around. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For on the plates of its ledges, and on its borders, he graved cherubim, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions around. <a href="/web/1_kings/7.htm">World English Bible</a> On the plates of its supports and on its panels, he engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees, each in its space, with wreaths all around. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he engraves on the tablets of its spokes, and on its borders, cherubim, lions, and palm-trees, according to the void space of each, and additions all around. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he openeth on the tablets of its spokes, and on its borders, cherubs, lions, and palm-trees, according to the void space of each, and additions round about. <a href="/slt/1_kings/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will open, upon the cheeks of its hands and upon its borders, cherubs, lions, and palm-trees, according to the nakedness of each, and wreaths round about.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He engraved also in those plates, which were of brass. and in the corners, cherubims, and lions, and palm trees, in likeness of a man standing, so that they seemed not to be engraven, but added round about. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He also engraved those plates, which were of brass. And at the corners were cherubim, and lions, and palm trees, standing out, as if in the likeness of a man, so that they seemed not to be engraved, but placed adjacent on all sides. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/7.htm">New American Bible</a> On the flat ends of the handles and on the panels, wherever there was a bare space, cherubim, lions, and palm trees were carved, as well as wreaths all around. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On the surfaces of its stays and on its borders he carved cherubim, lions, and palm trees, where each had space, with wreaths all around.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And on the plates of the axletrees and on its borders he engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees round about. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the engravings on the tablets of its hands and upon its prominences were Cherubim and lions and palm trees as a circle.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And on the plates of the stays thereof, and on the borders thereof, he graved cherubim, lions, and palm-trees, according to the space of each, with wreaths round about. <a href="/sep/1_kings/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And its borders were cherubs, and lions, and palm-trees, upright, each was joined in front and within and round about. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/7-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=2656" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">The Ten Bronze Stands</a> …35At the top of each stand was a circular band half a cubit high. The supports and panels were cast as a unit with the top of the stand. 36<a href="/hebrew/6605.htm" title="6605: way·p̄at·taḥ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve. A primitive root; to open wide; specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve.">He engraved</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: kə·rū·ḇîm (N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">cherubim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/738.htm" title="738: ’ă·rā·yō·wṯ (N-mp) -- A lion. Or earyeh; from 'arah; a lion.">lions,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8561.htm" title="8561: wə·ṯi·mō·rōṯ (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Palm (tree) figure. (plural o or timmorah; from the same root as tamar; A palm-like pilaster.">and palm trees</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3871.htm" title="3871: hal·lu·ḥōṯ (Art:: N-mpc) -- A tablet, board or plank, a plate. Or luach; from a primitive root; probably meaning to glisten; a tablet, of stone, wood or metal.">the surfaces</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏō·ṯe·hā (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">of the supports</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/4526.htm" title="4526: ū·mis·gə·rō·ṯɛ·hå̄ (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Border, rim, fastness. From cagar; something enclosing, i.e. A margin; concretely, a stronghold.">panels,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">wherever each</a> <a href="/hebrew/4629.htm" title="4629: kə·ma·‘ar- (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- A nude place, a common. From arah; a nude place, i.e. A common.">had space,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3914.htm" title="3914: wə·lō·yō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Perhaps wreath. A form of livyah; a wreath.">with wreaths</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">all around.</a> 37In this way he made the ten stands, each with the same casting, dimensions, and shape.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/31-1.htm">Exodus 31:1-5</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, / “See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, ... <a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Exodus 35:30-35</a> Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, ... <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Exodus 36:8</a> All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-12.htm">2 Chronicles 4:12-13</a> the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars); <a href="/2_chronicles/4-16.htm">2 Chronicles 4:16-17</a> and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze. / The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zeredah. <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">1 Kings 6:29</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">1 Kings 6:35</a> He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and he overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings. <a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">1 Kings 10:19-20</a> The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. <a href="/ezekiel/41-18.htm">Ezekiel 41:18-20</a> were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces: / the face of a man was toward the palm tree on one side, and the face of a young lion was toward the palm tree on the other side. They were carved all the way around the temple. / Cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary from the floor to the space above the entrance. <a href="/ezekiel/41-25.htm">Ezekiel 41:25</a> Cherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico. <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18-21</a> The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ... <a href="/revelation/21-25.htm">Revelation 21:25-27</a> Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. / And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations. / But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. <a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Revelation 22:1-2</a> Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb / down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. <a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a> And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For on the plates of the ledges thereof, and on the borders thereof, he graved cherubim, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions round about.graved cherubims<a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29</a> And on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubims: and upon the ledges there was a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions made of thin work.<a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">1 Kings 6:29,32,35</a> And he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved figures of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, within and without… <a href="/ezekiel/40-31.htm">Ezekiel 40:31,37</a> And the arches thereof were toward the utter court; and palm trees were upon the posts thereof: and the going up to it had eight steps… proportion [heb] nakedness <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Additions</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Carved</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-20.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Engraved</a> <a href="/judges/7-13.htm">Flat</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">Frames</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Garlands</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Graved</a> <a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Lions</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-15.htm">Openeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm">Ornamented</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Palm-Trees</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">Panels</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-30.htm">Plates</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-2.htm">Proportion</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">Space</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">Spaces</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-30.htm">Wreaths</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/15-9.htm">Additions</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-7.htm">Carved</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-41.htm">Engraved</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-9.htm">Flat</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-17.htm">Frames</a> <a href="/songs/1-10.htm">Garlands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-7.htm">Graved</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">Lions</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-12.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-20.htm">Openeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-5.htm">Ornamented</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-5.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-5.htm">Palm-Trees</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-17.htm">Panels</a> <a href="/ezra/1-9.htm">Plates</a> <a href="/job/41-12.htm">Proportion</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-13.htm">Space</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-6.htm">Spaces</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-7.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-12.htm">Wreaths</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 7</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">The building of Solomon's house</a> 2. <a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">Of the house of Lebanon</a> 6. <a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Of the porch of pillars</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Of the porch of judgment</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter</a> 13. <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">Hiram's work of the two pillars,</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Of the molten sea</a> 27. <a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm">Of the ten bases</a> 38. <a href="/1_kings/7-38.htm">Of the ten lavers</a> 40. <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">and all the vessels</a> </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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Lions symbolize strength and majesty, often associated with the tribe of Judah (<a href="/genesis/49-9.htm">Genesis 49:9</a>) and the Davidic line, which points to the messianic prophecy fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Lion of Judah (<a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a>). Palm trees are symbols of victory and peace, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/23-40.htm">Leviticus 23:40</a> and <a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a>, where they are used during the Feast of Tabernacles and Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, respectively.on the surfaces of the supports and panels The detailed craftsmanship on the temple's supports and panels highlights the importance of beauty and artistry in worship spaces, reflecting the glory and majesty of God. This attention to detail is reminiscent of the intricate designs in the tabernacle (Exodus 26), emphasizing continuity in Israel's worship practices. The temple's construction under Solomon represents the fulfillment of God's promise to David in <a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a>, establishing a permanent dwelling place for God's presence among His people.wherever each had space This phrase indicates the comprehensive and meticulous nature of the temple's decoration, ensuring that every available space was used to glorify God. It reflects the principle of offering one's best to God, as seen in <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a>, where believers are encouraged to work heartily as for the Lord. The thoroughness of the design also symbolizes the all-encompassing nature of God's presence and sovereignty.with wreaths all around Wreaths, often made of laurel or olive branches, symbolize victory, honor, and eternal life. In the context of the temple, they may represent the victory and peace that come from God's presence. This imagery is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are promised a crown of life (<a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a>) and a crown of righteousness (<a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a>), symbolizing eternal reward and victory through Christ. The use of wreaths in the temple's design underscores the hope and assurance of God's eternal promises to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple and his palace. Known for his wisdom and wealth, Solomon's reign is marked by significant architectural achievements. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hiram_of_tyre.htm">Hiram of Tyre</a> A skilled craftsman from Tyre who was brought to work on the temple and Solomon's palace. He was renowned for his expertise in bronze work. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_and_solomon's_palace.htm">The Temple and Solomon's Palace</a> These structures were central to Israel's worship and governance. The temple was the dwelling place of God's presence, while the palace was the king's residence. 4. <a href="/topical/c/cherubim,_lions,_and_palm_trees.htm">Cherubim, Lions, and Palm Trees</a> These are the decorative motifs used in the temple and palace. Cherubim are angelic beings, lions symbolize strength and royalty, and palm trees represent victory and peace. 5. <a href="/topical/w/wreaths.htm">Wreaths</a> Decorative elements that symbolize honor and victory, often used in ancient Near Eastern art.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_beauty_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Beauty in Worship</a> The detailed engravings in the temple and palace remind us that beauty and artistry can be expressions of worship and reverence for God. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_in_scripture.htm">Symbolism in Scripture</a> The use of cherubim, lions, and palm trees in the temple's design reflects deeper spiritual truths—protection, strength, and peace—that are central to God's relationship with His people. <a href="/topical/g/god's_dwelling_among_his_people.htm">God's Dwelling Among His People</a> The temple was a physical representation of God's presence with Israel. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to reflect God's glory in their lives. <a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail_in_service_to_god.htm">Attention to Detail in Service to God</a> Solomon's careful attention to the temple's design teaches us the value of diligence and excellence in our service to God. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> Solomon's temple was a lasting legacy of his faith and dedication to God. We are encouraged to consider what spiritual legacies we are building in our own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 7</a> <a href="/q/is_1_kings_7_27-29's_design_plausible.htm">How plausible is the ornate design and sheer volume of items crafted in 1 Kings 7:27-29 when compared to similar works from that era?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_pi_miscounted_in_1_kings_7_23.htm">Why does the Bible miscount the value of pi in 1 Kings 7:23?</a> <a href="/q/is_god_in_temples_(1_kings_8_13_acts_7_48).htm">Does God dwell in temples? (1 Kings 8:13 vs. Acts 7:48)</a> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 36. - For on the plates of the ledges [hands] thereof; and on the borders [sides, panels] thereof, he graved cherubims, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion [Heb. nakedness, hence naked space, void. The meaning is that he filled all the spaces with carvings] of every one, and additions [wreaths, festoons] round about. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/7-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>He engraved וַיְפַתַּ֤ח (way·p̄at·taḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6605.htm">Strong's 6605: </a> To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve cherubim, כְּרוּבִ֖ים (kə·rū·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> Probably an order of angelic beings lions, אֲרָי֣וֹת (’ă·rā·yō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_738.htm">Strong's 738: </a> A lion and palm trees וְתִמֹרֹ֑ת (wə·ṯi·mō·rōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8561.htm">Strong's 8561: </a> A palm-like pilaster on וְעַל֙ (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the surfaces הַלֻּחֹת֙ (hal·lu·ḥōṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3871.htm">Strong's 3871: </a> To glisten, a tablet, of stone, wood, metal of the supports יְדֹתֶ֔יהָ (yə·ḏō·ṯe·hā) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand and עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against panels, מִסְגְּרֹתֶ֔יהָ (mis·gə·rō·ṯe·hā) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4526.htm">Strong's 4526: </a> Something enclosing, a margin, a stronghold wherever each אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person had space, כְּמַֽעַר־ (kə·ma·‘ar-) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4626.htm">Strong's 4626: </a> A nude place, the pudenda, a vacant space with wreaths וְלֹי֖וֹת (wə·lō·yō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3914.htm">Strong's 3914: </a> Perhaps wreath all around. סָבִֽיב׃ (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> A circle, neighbour, environs, around <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 7:36 On the plates of its stays (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 7:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/7-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 7:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:37" /></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>