1 Kings 6:31 web — For the entrance of the oracle he made doors of olive wood: the lintel [and] door posts were a fifth part [of the wall].

World English Bible

"For the entrance of the oracle he made doors of olive wood: the lintel [and] door posts were a fifth part [of the wall]."

— 1 Kings 6:31, World English Bible

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1 Kings 6 — Context

28

He overlaid the cherubim with gold.

29

He carved all the walls of the house around with carved figures of cherubim and palm trees and open flowers, inside and outside.

30

The floor of the house he overlaid with gold, inside and outside.

31

For the entrance of the oracle he made doors of olive wood: the lintel [and] door posts were a fifth part [of the wall].

32

So [he made] two doors of olive wood; and he carved on them carvings of cherubim and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold; and he spread the gold on the cherubim, and on the palm trees.

33

So also made he for the entrance of the temple door posts of olive wood, out of a fourth part [of the wall];

34

and two doors of fir wood: the two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding.

1 Kings 6:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 6:31 say?
1 Kings 6:31 in the World English Bible reads: “For the entrance of the oracle he made doors of olive wood: the lintel [and] door posts were a fifth part [of the wall].”
Where is 1 Kings 6:31 in the Bible?
1 Kings 6:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 6, verse 31.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 6:31.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 6:31 in?
1 Kings 6:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 6:31?
1 Kings 6:31 reads (WEB): “For the entrance of the oracle he made doors of olive wood: the lintel [and] door posts were a fifth part [of the wall].” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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