1 And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies that served the king by course, and the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, and the rulers over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officers, and the mighty men, even all the mighty men of valor, unto Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- assembled H6950 (קָהַל) — to convoke
- all the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- and the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the companies H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
- that ministered H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- by course H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
- over the thousands H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- and captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- over the hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and the stewards H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- over all the substance H7399 (רְכוּשׁ) — property (as gathered)
- and possession H4735 (מִקְנֶה) — something bought, i.e. property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition
- of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and of his sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- with the officers H5631 (סָרִיס) — a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state
- and with the mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- and with all the valiant men H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- unto Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
2 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: as for me, it was in my heart to build a house of rest for the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, and for the footstool of our God; and I had made ready for the building.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- stood up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- upon his feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- me, my brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- in mine heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- to build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of rest H4496 (מְנוּחָה) — repose or (adverbially) peacefully; figuratively, consolation (specifically, matrimony); hence (concretely) an abode
- for the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of the covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and for the footstool H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- and for the footstool H1916 (הֲדֹם) — a footstool
- of our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and had made ready H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- for the building H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
3 But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Thou shalt not build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- for my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- and hast shed H8210 (שָׁפַךְ) — to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e. to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc.); intensi…
- blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
4 Howbeit Jehovah, the God of Israel, chose me out of all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be prince; and in the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he took pleasure in me to make me king over all Israel;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Howbeit Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- chose H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- me before all the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- to be king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- for he hath chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- the ruler H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- and of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and among the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- he liked H7521 (רָצָה) — to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
- king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- over all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
5 and of all my sons (for Jehovah hath given me many sons), he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of Jehovah over Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And of all my sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- he hath chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- to sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- upon the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of the kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
6 And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts; for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- thy son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- he shall build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- my house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and my courts H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- for I have chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and I will be his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
7 And I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and mine ordinances, as at this day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover I will establish H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- his kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- if he be constant H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- my commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- and my judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- as at this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
8 Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of Jehovah, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of Jehovah your God; that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and in the audience H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- of our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- and seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- for all the commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- that ye may possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- this good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- for an inheritance H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
- for your children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- you for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thou, Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thou the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- him with a perfect H8003 (שָׁלֵם) — complete (literally or figuratively); especially friendly
- heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- and with a willing H2655 (חָפֵץ) — pleased with
- mind H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- searcheth H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- all hearts H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- and understandeth H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- all the imaginations H3336 (יֵצֶר) — a form; figuratively, conception (i.e. purpose)
- of the thoughts H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- if thou seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- him, he will be found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- of thee; but if thou forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- him, he will cast thee off H2186 (זָנַח) — reject, forsake, fail
- for ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
10 Take heed now; for Jehovah hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Take heed H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- now; for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- thee to build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- for the sanctuary H4720 (מִקְדָּשׁ) — a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum
- be strong H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
11 Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch of the temple, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper rooms thereof, and of the inner chambers thereof, and of the place of the mercy-seat;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- the pattern H8403 (תַּבְנִית) — structure; by implication, a model, resemblance
- of the porch H197 (אוּלָם) — a vestibule (as bound to the building)
- and of the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- thereof, and of the treasuries H1597 (גִּנְזַךְ) — a treasury
- thereof, and of the upper chambers H5944 (עֲלִיָּה) — something lofty, i.e. a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof); figuratively, the sky
- thereof, and of the inner H6442 (פְּנִימִי) — interior
- parlours H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
- thereof, and of the place H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of the mercy seat H3727 (כַּפֹּרֶת) — a lid (used only of the cover of the sacred Ark)
12 and the pattern of all that he had by the Spirit, for the courts of the house of Jehovah, and for all the chambers round about, for the treasuries of the house of God, and for the treasuries of the dedicated things;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the pattern H8403 (תַּבְנִית) — structure; by implication, a model, resemblance
- of all that he had by the spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of the courts H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and of all the chambers H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- of the treasuries H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and of the treasuries H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
- of the dedicated things H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
13 also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of the service of the house of Jehovah, and for all the vessels of service in the house of Jehovah;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also for the courses H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
- of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- and for all the work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- of the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and for all the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
14 of gold by weight for the vessels of gold, for all vessels of every kind of service; of silver for all the vessels of silver by weight, for all vessels of every kind of service;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- by weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
- for all instruments H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of all manner of service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- of every kind of service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
15 by weight also for the candlesticks of gold, and for the lamps thereof, of gold, by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof; and for the candlesticks of silver, silver by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even the weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
- for the lampstands H4501 (מְנוֹרָה) — a chandelier
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and for their lamps H5216 (נִיר) — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
- by weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
- for every lampstand H4501 (מְנוֹרָה) — a chandelier
- and for the lamps H5216 (נִיר) — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
- thereof: and for the lampstands H4501 (מְנוֹרָה) — a chandelier
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- for the lampstand H4501 (מְנוֹרָה) — a chandelier
- for the lamps H5216 (נִיר) — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)
- thereof, according to the use H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of every lampstand H4501 (מְנוֹרָה) — a chandelier
16 and the gold by weight for the tables of showbread, for every table; and silver for the tables of silver;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And by weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
- gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- for the tables H7979 (שֻׁלְחָן) — a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
- of shewbread H4635 (מַעֲרֶכֶת) — an arrangement, i.e. (concretely) a pile (of loaves)
- for every table H7979 (שֻׁלְחָן) — a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
- silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
17 and the flesh-hooks, and the basins, and the cups, of pure gold; and for the golden bowls by weight for every bowl; and for the silver bowls by weight for every bowl;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also pure H2889 (טָהוֹר) — pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
- gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- for the fleshhooks H4207 (מַזְלֵג) — a fork
- and the bowls H4219 (מִזְרָק) — a bowl (as if for sprinkling)
- and the cups H7184 (קָשָׂה) — a jug (from its shape)
- and for the golden H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- basons H3713 (כְּפוֹר) — properly, a cover, i.e. (by implication) a tankard (or covered goblet); also white frost (as covering the ground)
- by weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
- for every bason H3713 (כְּפוֹר) — properly, a cover, i.e. (by implication) a tankard (or covered goblet); also white frost (as covering the ground)
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
18 and for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot, even the cherubim, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And for the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- of incense H7004 (קְטֹרֶת) — a fumigation
- refined H2212 (זָקַק) — to strain, (figuratively) extract, clarify
- gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- by weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
- and gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- for the pattern H8403 (תַּבְנִית) — structure; by implication, a model, resemblance
- of the chariot H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) — a chariot
- of the cherubims H3742 (כְּרוּב) — a cherub or imaginary figure
- that spread out H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
- and covered H5526 (סָכַךְ) — properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in, cover over, (figuratively) protect
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of the covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
19 All this, said David, have I been made to understand in writing from the hand of Jehovah, even all the works of this pattern.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- made me understand H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- in writing H3791 (כָּתָב) — something written, i.e. a writing, record or book
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- all the works H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- of this pattern H8403 (תַּבְנִית) — structure; by implication, a model, resemblance
20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed; for Jehovah God, even my God, is with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of Jehovah be finished.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- Be strong H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- and of good courage H553 (אָמַץ) — to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not, nor be dismayed H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- with thee; he will not fail H7503 (רָפָה) — to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)
- thee, nor forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- thee, until thou hast finished H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- all the work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- for the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
21 And, behold, there are the courses of the priests and the Levites, for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee in all manner of work every willing man that hath skill, for any manner of service: also the captains and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, the courses H4256 (מַחֲלֹקֶת) — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)
- of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- for all the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- with thee for all manner of workmanship H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- every willing H5081 (נָדִיב) — properly, voluntary, i.e. generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant)
- skilful man H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- for any manner of service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- also the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- wholly at thy commandment H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause