1 Kings 6:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And the oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The inner sanctuary is prepared to receive the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
What Does 1 Kings 6:19 Mean?
The purpose of the innermost room is now named: Solomon prepares the oracle to house the ark of the covenant of the LORD. The whole house has been moving toward this, a home for the sacred chest.
The ark, which held the tokens of God's covenant, is the heart of the heart of the temple. Everything has been built around this place where God promised to meet His people. The covenant stands at the center, for God's relationship with His people rests on His sure promises. All the splendor serves this: a place prepared for God to dwell with those He has bound Himself to.
1 Kings 6:19 in the Original Language
berit (בְּרִית), 'covenant' -- a binding, sacred bond, here between God and His people.
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What does 1 Kings 6:19 mean?
The inner sanctuary is prepared to receive the ark of the covenant of the LORD.