1 Kings 6:3

KJV

And the porch before the temple of the house, twenty cubits was the length thereof, according to the breadth of the house; and ten cubits was the breadth thereof before the house.

— 1 Kings 6:3, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 6 connects to 8 cross-references. Construction of the temple begins 480 years after the exodus; the interior dimensions and the inner sanctuary (Holy of Holies) are specified. God speaks to Solomon promising to dwell among Israel if they keep his statutes. The interior is lined …

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Other Translations

ASV

And the porch before the temple of the house, twenty cubits was the length thereof, according to the breadth of the house; and ten cubits was the breadth thereof before the house.

YLT

As to the porch on the front of the temple of the house, twenty cubits <FI>is<Fi> its length on the front of the breadth of the house; ten by the cubit <FI>is<Fi> its breadth on the front of the house;

BBE

The covered way before the Temple of the house was twenty cubits long, as wide as the house, and ten cubits wide in front of the house.

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