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The Altar's Special Status
Commentators explain that the altar of incense, though physically in the Holy Place, is described as 'belonging to the oracle' (the Most Holy Place) because its function symbolized approaching God's immediate presence. This connection highlights the altar's supreme importance, which John Gill notes is an emblem of the perfect and precious intercession of Jesus Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 6:22
18th Century
Theologian
The lavish use of precious metals in ornamentation was a special feature of early Oriental architecture. Recent research has given reason to believ…
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 6:22
17th Century
Pastor
And the whole house he overlaid with gold
Both the holy place, and the most holy place:
until he …
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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 …