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He carved all the walls of the house round about with carved figures of cherubim and palm-trees and open flowers, inside and outside.
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Symbols of Heavenly Life
Commentators suggest the carvings were not merely decorative but deeply symbolic. The cherubim are seen as emblems of angels, the palm trees represent righteous believers, and the open flowers depict the full blossoming of divine grace. Together, they paint a picture of the vibrant life and worship found in God's presence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Palms, cherubs, and flowers—the main decorations of Solomon’s temple—bear considerable resemblance to the ornamentation of the Assyrians, a circums…
19th Century
Anglican
And he carved. —If we take this literally, we must suppose that this carving of the cherubim and the palm-trees, in addit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he carved all the walls of the house about with carved figures of cherubim, and palm trees, and open…
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