1 Kings 7:11

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Above these were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.”

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BSBPD

“Above these were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And above were costly stones, even hewn stone, according to measure, and cedar-wood.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and above <FI>are<Fi> precious stone, according to the measures of hewn work, and cedar;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Kings 7:11 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Ephesians 2:20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.
  2. 1 Peter 2:5you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

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