1 Kings 6:14So Solomon built the house, and finished it.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~960 BC. After seven years of construction, Solomon's temple stands complete on Mount Moriah...
The emotion here: reverent satisfaction at recording this historic moment
The original word
kalah (כָּלָה) — to bring to completion, fulfill completely, not merely finish
Why it matters
The temple took exactly 7 years to build, while Solomon's palace took 13 years
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 6:14
This one sentence represents the completion of God's 500-year plan since David first wanted to build it
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about construction, but it represents the fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build the house of worship David couldn't build.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Kings 6:14
Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 6:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 6:14 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include completion, accomplishment, dedication. Notable phrases: Solomon built the house; finished it.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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