Bible Strands
1 Kings 6:21
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative recounts Solomon’s construction actions during the temple’s completion, addressing the reader with a chronological record of architectural work.
The words — וַ/יְצַף (va/y.Tzaf) translates literally as “and he overlaid,” while סָג֑וּר (sa.Gur) means “gold plate,” describing the specific material application.
The thread — This overlay practice echoes the tabernacle’s construction in Exodus 26:29, Exodus 26:32, and Exodus 36:34, where frames, posts, and crossbars receive identical gold covering.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to track the precise physical preparation of sacred spaces and note the continuity of materials across Israel’s worship structures.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
So Solomon overlaid the house within with pure gold: and he made a partition by the chains of gold before the oracle; and he overlaid it with gold.
Cross-references
- Exodus 26:29 Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold.
- Exodus 26:32 Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases.
- Exodus 36:34 And he overlaid the frames with gold and made gold rings to hold the crossbars. He also overlaid the crossbars with gold.
- 1 Kings 6:5 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.
- 2 Chronicles 3:7 He overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.
- 2 Chronicles 3:14 He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.