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1 Kings 6:18 · KJV

"And the cedar of the house within was carved with knops and open flowers: all was cedar; there was no stone seen."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16And he built twenty cubits on the sides of the house, both the floor and the walls with boards of cedar: he even built them for it within, even for the oracle, even for the most holy place.
17And the house, that is, the temple before it, was forty cubits long.
18And the cedar of the house within was carved with knops and open flowers: all was cedar; there was no stone seen.
19And the oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
20And the oracle in the forepart was twenty cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in the height thereof: and he overlaid it with pure gold; and so covered the altar which was of cedar.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the beauty of God's house inspire you?

2

What does the use of cedar symbolize for you in your life?

3

When have you felt a place was sacred or special?

Life Application

worship

Consider creating a space in your home dedicated to prayer and reflection. Use elements that inspire you, just as the temple was beautifully adorned.

beauty

Reflect on how you can incorporate beauty into your daily life, recognizing it as a reflection of God's creation.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of Israel, significant for its religious history and as the site of the First Temple.

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