1 Kings 7:32
1 Kings 7:32 in Multiple Translations
There were four wheels under the panels, and the axles of the wheels were attached to the stand; each wheel was a cubit and a half in diameter.
And under the borders were four wheels; and the axletrees of the wheels were joined to the base: and the height of a wheel was a cubit and half a cubit.
And the four wheels were underneath the panels; and the axletrees of the wheels were in the base: and the height of a wheel was a cubit and half a cubit.
The four wheels were under the frames, and the rods on which the wheels were fixed were in the base; the wheels were a cubit and a half high.
The four wheels were under the panels, and the axles of the wheels were attached to the cart. Each wheel measured one and a half cubits in diameter.
And vnder the borders were foure wheeles, and the axeltrees of the wheeles ioyned to the base: and the height of a wheele was a cubite and halfe a cubite.
And the four wheels [are] under the borders, and the spokes of the wheels [are] in the base, and the height of the one wheel [is] a cubit and half a cubit.
The four wheels were underneath the panels; and the axles of the wheels were in the base. The height of a wheel was a cubit and half a cubit.
And under the borders were four wheels; and the axletrees of the wheels were joined to the base: and the hight of a wheel was a cubit and half a cubit.
And the four wheels, which were at the four corners of the base, were joined one to another under the base: the height of a wheel was a cubit and a half.
The wheels were 27 inches high. They were below the panels. The wheels were connected to axles that had been cast in the same mold as the rest of the cart.
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1 Kings 7:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַרְבַּ֣עַת
הָ/אֽוֹפַנִּ֗ים
לְ/מִ/תַּ֨חַת֙
לַֽ/מִּסְגְּר֔וֹת
וִ/יד֥וֹת
הָ/אֽוֹפַנִּ֖ים
בַּ/מְּכוֹנָ֑ה
וְ/קוֹמַת֙
הָ/אוֹפַ֣ן
הָ/אֶחָ֔ד
אַמָּ֖ה
וַ/חֲצִ֥י
הָ/אַמָּֽה
וְ/אַרְבַּ֣עַת
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
הָ/אֽוֹפַנִּ֗ים
ʼôwphân
H212
wheel
Art | N-mp
לְ/מִ/תַּ֨חַת֙
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Prep | Prep
לַֽ/מִּסְגְּר֔וֹת
miçgereth
H4526
perimeter
Prep | N-fp
וִ/יד֥וֹת
yâd
H3027
hand
Conj | N-cp
הָ/אֽוֹפַנִּ֖ים
ʼôwphân
H212
wheel
Art | N-mp
בַּ/מְּכוֹנָ֑ה
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
base
Prep | N-fs
וְ/קוֹמַת֙
qôwmâh
H6967
height
Conj | N-fs
הָ/אוֹפַ֣ן
ʼôwphân
H212
wheel
Art | N-ms
הָ/אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
אַמָּ֖ה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fs
וַ/חֲצִ֥י
chêtsîy
H2677
half
Conj | N-ms
הָ/אַמָּֽה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 7:32
וְ/אַרְבַּ֣עַת
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
הָ/אֽוֹפַנִּ֗ים
ʼôwphân
H212
"wheel"
Art | N-mp
Refers to a wheel, like a chariot wheel or the wheels in Ezekiel's vision. It is also used to describe the wheels on the bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple, as mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: 1) wheel 1a) chariot wheel 1b) wheel in Ezekiel's vision 1c) wheels of the ten bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: wheel. See also: Exodus 14:25; Ezekiel 1:21; Proverbs 20:26.
לְ/מִ/תַּ֨חַת֙
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
לַֽ/מִּסְגְּר֔וֹת
miçgereth
H4526
"perimeter"
Prep | N-fp
This word means a border or perimeter of a region, like the edge of a city or a mountain. It is used in the Bible to describe the borders of Israel in Numbers 34:7-12 and the strongholds of God in Psalm 31:2-4. The word can also refer to a secure or fortified place.
Definition: 1) border, fastness, rim 1a) border, rim 1b) fastness
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: border, close place, hole. See also: Exodus 25:25; 1 Kings 7:31; Psalms 18:46.
וִ/יד֥וֹת
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Conj | N-cp
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
הָ/אֽוֹפַנִּ֖ים
ʼôwphân
H212
"wheel"
Art | N-mp
Refers to a wheel, like a chariot wheel or the wheels in Ezekiel's vision. It is also used to describe the wheels on the bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple, as mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: 1) wheel 1a) chariot wheel 1b) wheel in Ezekiel's vision 1c) wheels of the ten bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: wheel. See also: Exodus 14:25; Ezekiel 1:21; Proverbs 20:26.
בַּ/מְּכוֹנָ֑ה
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
"base"
Prep | N-fs
In the original Hebrew, this word refers to a base or a pedestal, providing a foundation for something. It is used in the Bible to describe the base of the altar or other structures, emphasizing stability and strength. This concept is crucial in understanding the design of the tabernacle.
Definition: fixed resting place, base, pedestal Also means: me.khu.nah (מְכֻנָה "base" H4369)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: base. See also: 1 Kings 7:27; 1 Kings 7:43; Jeremiah 27:19.
וְ/קוֹמַת֙
qôwmâh
H6967
"height"
Conj | N-fs
Qomah refers to height or stature, describing how tall someone or something is, like the height of a person or a building in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: 1) height 1a) height, stature 1b) height
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] along, height, high, stature, tall. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:23; Isaiah 10:33.
הָ/אוֹפַ֣ן
ʼôwphân
H212
"wheel"
Art | N-ms
Refers to a wheel, like a chariot wheel or the wheels in Ezekiel's vision. It is also used to describe the wheels on the bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple, as mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: 1) wheel 1a) chariot wheel 1b) wheel in Ezekiel's vision 1c) wheels of the ten bases beneath the lavers in Solomon's temple
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: wheel. See also: Exodus 14:25; Ezekiel 1:21; Proverbs 20:26.
הָ/אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
אַמָּ֖ה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
וַ/חֲצִ֥י
chêtsîy
H2677
"half"
Conj | N-ms
This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.
Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.
הָ/אַמָּֽה
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
Art | N-fs
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 7:32
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:32
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:32
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:32
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:32
Context — The Ten Bronze Stands
30Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles and a basin resting on four supports, with wreaths at each side.
31The opening to each stand inside the crown at the top was one cubit deep, with a round opening like the design of a pedestal, a cubit and a half wide. And around its opening were engravings, but the panels of the stands were square, not round.
32There were four wheels under the panels, and the axles of the wheels were attached to the stand; each wheel was a cubit and a half in diameter.
33The wheels were made like chariot wheels; their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of cast metal. 34Each stand had four handles, one for each corner, projecting from the stand.1 Kings 7:32 Summary
The verse 1 Kings 7:32 describes the four wheels under the panels of the stands in the Temple, which were a cubit and a half in diameter. These wheels represent mobility and flexibility, but also stability and security, much like the wheels in Ezekiel's vision (Ezekiel 1:15-21). Just as the wheels were carefully designed and constructed, we can trust that God has a plan for our lives, and we can move forward with confidence, knowing He is always with us (Psalm 46:1). By reflecting on the beauty and precision of God's design, we can deepen our understanding of His character and trust in His goodness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the four wheels under the panels in 1 Kings 7:32?
The four wheels under the panels in 1 Kings 7:32 symbolize mobility and flexibility, much like the wheels in Ezekiel 1:15-21, which represent the ability to move in any direction, emphasizing God's omnipresence and power.
How do the wheels in 1 Kings 7:32 relate to the overall design of the stands?
The wheels in 1 Kings 7:32 were an integral part of the stands' design, as described in 1 Kings 7:30-31, allowing for ease of movement and stability, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail in the construction of the Temple, as seen in 1 Kings 6:7.
What can we learn from the specific diameter of the wheels, a cubit and a half, in 1 Kings 7:32?
The diameter of the wheels, a cubit and a half, may seem like a minor detail, but it highlights the precision and care taken in the construction of the Temple, much like the precise instructions given in Exodus 25:10-22 for the construction of the Ark of the Covenant, demonstrating the importance of obedience to God's commands.
How does the description of the wheels in 1 Kings 7:32 contribute to our understanding of God's character?
The description of the wheels in 1 Kings 7:32, along with the rest of the Temple's design, reveals God's attention to detail, His beauty, and His desire for His people to worship Him in a way that reflects His glory, as seen in Psalm 96:6, which describes the Lord's glory and beauty.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of the wheels under the panels evoke in my mind, and how can I apply this to my own life, trusting in God's sovereignty and guidance?
- How can I reflect the beauty and precision of God's design in my own life, just as the wheels and stands were crafted with care and attention to detail?
- In what ways can I, like the wheels, be mobile and flexible, yet stable and secure, in my walk with God, trusting in His presence and power?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's omnipresence and power, just as the wheels symbolize, and how can I surrender these areas to Him?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:32
And under the borders were four wheels,.... Not under the borders last mentioned, but those in 1 Kings 7:29, and the axle trees of the wheels [were] joined to the base; to the four sides of it: and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:32
And the work of the bases was on this manner: they had borders, and the borders were between the ledges: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:32
1 Kings 7:32 And under the borders [were] four wheels; and the axletrees of the wheels [were joined] to the base: and the height of a wheel [was] a cubit and half a cubit.Ver. 32. And under the borders were four wheels.] Whereby the laver was trusatile sive ambulatorium. See 1 Kings 7:30.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:32
(13-50) The exceedingly graphic and elaborate description of the work of Hiram on the vessels and furniture of the Temple, and on the great pillars, bears on the very face of it the most evident marks of historical accuracy and of the use of contemporary documents, and it has, moreover, great antiquarian interest. Looked at in itself, it shows that the Temple (like many other buildings in the comparative infancy of architecture) depended for its effect, not so much on size or proportion, as on rich material, elaborate decoration, and costly furniture, on which all the resources both of treasure and art were lavished. But besides this, the sense of the especial sacredness attached to all the vessels of the Temple, which was hereafter to degenerate into a Pharisaic superstition (see Matthew 23:16-18), suggested the most careful record of every detail, and reverently traced to “the Spirit of God” the gift of “wisdom of heart” “to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,” as in Bezaleel and Aholiab for the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:31-32), so also in Hiram for the Temple. There is something especially remarkable in this broad comprehensiveness of conception which recognises the illuminating and inspiring power of the Spirit of God, not only in the moral and religious teaching of the prophet and the devotional utterances of the psalmist, but in the warlike enthusiasm of the Judge, the sagacity of the statesman, the imaginative skill of the artist, and the wisdom of the philosophic thinker. Nothing could more strikingly illustrate the Apostolic declaration: “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:4).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:32
32. And under the borders [panels] were four wheels] Better, ‘the four wheels.’ They were so fixed that they might not hide by their upper part any portion of the ornamental panels. and the axletrees of the wheels were joined to the base] More literally, were in the base. That is they formed a portion of the casting. The Hebrew word here is different from that rendered ‘axles’ in 1 Kings 7:30. This word is literally ‘hands’ and no doubt signifies some kind of ‘holder’ or support by which the wheels were kept in place. If the ‘shoulders’ of 1 Kings 7:30 also belong to the wheels they must have been made doubly secure.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:32
With the diameter (2 14 ft.) of the wheel here, may be compared that of the earliest Assyrian chariot-wheels, which was under 3 feet; and that of the front wheels seen in representations of Assyrian
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:32
32. Axletrees of the wheels — Rather, hands, or supports of the wheels, (e e in figure,) which fastened their axles to the base; the same as the undersetters. 1 Kings 7:30.