2 Chronicles 3:7 bbe — All the house was plated with gold, the supports, the steps, the walls and the doors; and the walls were ornamented wit…

Bible in Basic English

"All the house was plated with gold, the supports, the steps, the walls and the doors; and the walls were ornamented with designs of winged ones."

— 2 Chronicles 3:7, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

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And the covered way in front of the house was twenty cubits long, as wide as the house, and a hundred and twenty cubits high, all plated inside with the best gold.

5

And the greater house was roofed with cypress-wood, plated with the best gold and ornamented with designs of palm-trees and chains.

6

And the house was made beautiful with stones of great value, and the gold was gold of Parvaim.

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All the house was plated with gold, the supports, the steps, the walls and the doors; and the walls were ornamented with designs of winged ones.

8

And he made the most holy place; it was twenty cubits long, and twenty cubits wide, like the greater house, and was plated all over with the best gold; six hundred talents were used for it.

9

And fifty shekels weight of gold was used for the nails. He had all the higher rooms plated with gold.

10

And in the most holy place he made images of two winged beings, covering them with gold.

2 Chronicles 3:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 3:7 say?
2 Chronicles 3:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “All the house was plated with gold, the supports, the steps, the walls and the doors; and the walls were ornamented with designs of winged ones.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 3:7 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 3:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 3, verse 7.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 3:7.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 3:7 in?
2 Chronicles 3:7 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 2 Chronicles 3:7?
2 Chronicles 3:7 reads (BBE): “All the house was plated with gold, the supports, the steps, the walls and the doors; and the walls were ornamented with designs of winged ones.” 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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