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1 Kings 6:20 · KJV

"And 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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
21So Solomon overlaid the house within with pure gold: and he made a partition by the chains of gold before the oracle; and he overlaid it with gold.
22And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until he had finished all the house: also the whole altar that was by the oracle he overlaid with gold.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does the idea of a sacred space mean to you?

2

How can you honor God's presence in your life?

3

When have you felt a deep connection to God in a physical space?

Life Application

faith

Create a personal altar or space for prayer that reflects your commitment to God. Use meaningful items that remind you of His presence.

sacredness

Consider how you can treat everyday spaces as sacred by being mindful of your actions and thoughts.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city where the First Temple was built, central to Jewish worship and identity.

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