Overview
The Bible addresses door across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Temple, the First, Olive Tree, Olive Tree, the and Palm Tree.
Key Bible verses about door
Old Testament
1 Kings
And for the entering of the oracle he made doors of olive tree: the lintel and side posts were a fifth part of the wall. a fifth: or, fivesquare
The two doors also were of olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees. two: or, leaves of the doors open flowers: Heb. openings of flowers
So also made he for the door of the temple posts of olive tree, a fourth part of the wall. a fourth: or, foursquare
And the two doors were of fir tree: the two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding.
And he carved thereon cherubims and palm trees and open flowers: and covered them with gold fitted upon the carved work.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying door for yourself
- Begin with 1 Kings 6:31, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Temple, the First, Olive Tree, Olive Tree, the and Palm Tree.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about door?
The Bible addresses door across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Temple, the First, Olive Tree, Olive Tree, the and Palm Tree.
How many Bible verses are about door?
The Bible references door in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention door?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Kings 6:31: “And for the entering of the oracle he made doors of olive tree: the lintel and side posts were a fifth part of the wall. a fifth: or, fivesquare”
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