Above were costly stones, even cut stone, according to measure, and cedar wood.
Parallel translations
- KJV And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.
- BSB Above these were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.
- NKJV And above were costly stones, hewn to size, and cedar wood.
- NASB And above were valuable stones, cut according to measure, and cedar.
- NLT The blocks of high-quality stone used in the walls were also cut to measure, and cedar beams were also used.
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Cross-references · 2
- Eph 2:20–22being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;
- 1 Pet 2:5You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
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