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Old Testament1 Kings · Chapter 7

1 Kings 7:11

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 7:11 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

1 Kings 7:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

1 Kings 7:11 — KJV

And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.

1 Kings 7:11 (KJV)

1 Kings 7:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings

1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.

WisdomThe temple & God's presenceIdolatry's costBold prophetic faithAnswered prayer by fire
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Cross-References for 1 Kings 7:11

All these were of costly stones, according to the measures of hewed stones, sawed with saws, within and without, even from the foundation unto the coping, and so on the outside toward the great court.

Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:11: costly, stones, measures

And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.

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And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount. which...: Heb. which thou wast caused to see

Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:11: after, hewed

And if the plague come again, and break out in the house, after that he hath taken away the stones, and after he hath scraped the house, and after it is plaistered;

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Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey