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A Picture of Heaven
Commentators see deep symbolism in the Most Holy Place. Its perfect cube shape (20x20x20 cubits) is viewed as a picture of the perfection of the heavenly state, much like the New Jerusalem described in Revelation. The overlay of pure gold signifies the immense glory and richness of God's eternal dwelling place.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 6:20
18th Century
Theologian
The fore part - Perhaps “the interior.”
And so covered... - Rather, “and he covered the altar of incense with cedar.” The alta…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 6:20–22
19th Century
Bishop
These verses describe the overlaying with pure gold of the panelling of the house and of the Oracle, the partition dividing them, and the altar of …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 6:20
17th Century
Pastor
And the oracle in the forepart Which stood in the forepart of the temple, before a man's face as he entered into it, and went on; o…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 6:15–38
17th Century
Minister
See what was typified by this temple.
- Christ is the true Temple. In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead; in Him meet all God's …