1 Kings 6:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
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“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 · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“So Solomon overlaid the house within with pure gold: and he drew chains of gold across before the oracle; and he overlaid it with gold.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Solomon overlayeth the house within with gold refined, and causeth <FI>it<Fi> to pass over in chains of gold before the oracle, and overlayeth it with gold.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Kings 6:21 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 26:29Overlay the frames with gold and make gold rings to hold the crossbars. Also overlay the crossbars with gold.
- Exodus 26:32Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases.
- Exodus 36:34And he overlaid the frames with gold and made gold rings to hold the crossbars. He also overlaid the crossbars with gold.
- 1 Kings 6:5Against 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 3:7He overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.
- 2 Chronicles 3:14He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.
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