1 Kings 6:7

New English Translation

As the temple was being built, only stones shaped at the quarry were used; the sound of hammers, pickaxes, or any other iron tool was not heard at the temple while it was being built.

Cross References

1 Kings 6:6

The bottom floor of the extension was seven and a half feet wide, the middle floor nine feet wide, and the third floor ten and a half feet wide. He made ledges on the temple’s outer walls so the beams would not have to be inserted into the walls.

1 Kings 6:8

The entrance to the bottom level of side rooms was on the south side of the temple; stairs went up to the middle floor and then on up to the third floor.

Exodus 20:25

If you make me an altar of stone, you must not build it of stones shaped with tools, for if you use your tool on it you have defiled it.

Proverbs 24:27

Establish your work outside and get your fields ready; afterward build your house.

Isaiah 42:2

He will not cry out or shout; he will not publicize himself in the streets.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.

Romans 9:23

And what if he is willing to make known the wealth of his glory on the objects of mercy that he has prepared beforehand for glory –

2 Corinthians 5:5

Now the one who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave us the Spirit as a down payment.

Colossians 1:12

giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light.

James 1:20

For human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.

1 Peter 2:5

you yourselves, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood and to offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.