Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits.
Here are the measurements Solomon was given for building God's temple. The length was sixty cubits according to the old measurement system, and the width was twenty cubits.
This verse describes the specific dimensions God gave Solomon for constructing the temple - it was to be sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King Solomon, who ruled Israel after his father David, God had promised that Solomon would build a permanent house of worship to replace the temporary tabernacle. This verse provides the exact measurements for the temple's foundation, emphasizing the careful planning and divine instructions that guided the construction as a symbol of God's covenant with His people. The use of cubits as a unit of measure reflects the ancient Near Eastern culture where precision in building sacred spaces was essential for honoring God.
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