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2 Chronicles 3:3-5
International Standard Version
2 Chronicles 3:3-5
International Standard Version
Dimensions of the Temple
3 These are the foundations that Solomon set in place for God’s Temple. The length in terms of the former standard measurements: 60 cubits;[a] its width: 20 cubits.[b] 4 A portico extended in front of the Temple for its entire width of 20 cubits,[c] and was[d] 120 cubits[e] high. Inside he had it overlaid with pure gold. 5 The main room of the Temple was trimmed with a wainscoting composed of cypress wood, overlaid with fine gold ornamented with palm trees and chains.
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- 2 Chronicles 3:3 I.e. about 90 feet; a cubit was about eighteen inches
- 2 Chronicles 3:3 I.e. about 30 feet; a cubit was about eighteen inches
- 2 Chronicles 3:4 I.e. about 30 feet; a cubit was about eighteen inches
- 2 Chronicles 3:4 The Heb. lacks was
- 2 Chronicles 3:4 I.e. about 180 feet; a cubit was about eighteen inches
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