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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And for the house he made windows of narrow lights. Or "open, shut" (o), which could be both, having shutters to them,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Windows of narrow lights - Either (as in the margin) windows, externally mere slits in the wall, but opening wide…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Windows of narrow lights - The Vulgate says, fenestras obliquas, oblique windows; but what sort of windows could such…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 6:1-10
Here, I. The temple is called the house of the Lord (Kg1 6:1), because it was, 1. Directed and modelled by him. Infinite…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
windows of narrow lights It is not easy to explain the nature of these windows from the words used to describe them.…
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