1 Kings 6:7

Translations

Modern

The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.

Traditional

And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.

Literal

And the house, when it was being built, was built with stone finished at the quarry, so that hammer or chisel or any iron tool was not heard in the house while it was being built.

Latin

Domus autem cum ædificaretur, de lapidibus dolatis atque perfectis ædificata est: et malleus, et securis, et omne ferramentum non sunt audita in domo cum ædificaretur.

Original

Hebrew

English

The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.

Notes

1 Kings 6:1–8:66

The construction of the Temple and palace complex, along with the temple's dedication celebration, are key events in the 1 Kings account of Solomon's time. The temple, built to honor God, was Israel's most important building. Therefore, the writer of 1 Kings documented its construction details thoroughly.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Ancient Law Codes Solomon’s Wisdom Temple Worship

Events

Related verses

Deuteronomy 27:5–6
Moreover, you are to build there an altar to the LORD your God, an altar of stones. You must not use any iron tool on them.
1 Peter 2:5
…you 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.
1 Kings 5:17–18
And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones.
Exodus 20:25
Now if you make an altar of stones for Me, you must not build it with stones shaped by tools; for if you use a chisel on it, you will defile it.
Proverbs 24:27
Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.
Colossians 1:12
…giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.
Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 42:2
He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets.
Romans 9:23
What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory—
2 Corinthians 5:5
And it is God who has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.
James 3:17–18
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
James 1:20
…for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Kings, Books of First and Second Minerals and Metals Temple Zif Ziv

Topics

Hammer: General Scriptures Concerning Iron: First Recorded Use of Tools Iron: Made Into: Tools for Artificers Stones: Prepared in the Quarries Temple: Solomon's: Chambers of Temple: Solomon's: No Tools Used in the Erection of the First Temple: Solomon: Built Without the Noise of Hammers, Axe, or Any Tool

1 Kings 6:7

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