1 Kings 7:35
1 Kings 7:35 in Multiple Translations
At the top of each stand was a circular band half a cubit high. The supports and panels were cast as a unit with the top of the stand.
And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base the ledges thereof and the borders thereof were of the same.
And in the top of the base was there a round compass half a cubit high; and on the top of the base the stays thereof and the panels thereof were of the same.
And at the top of the base there was a round vessel, half a cubit high;
There was a ring on the top of the cart a half cubit wide. The supports and panels were cast as one piece with the top of the cart.
And in the toppe of the base was a rounde compasse of halfe a cubite hie round about: and vpon the toppe of the base the ledges thereof and the borders thereof were of the same.
And in the top of the base [is] the half of a cubit in the height all round about; and on the top of the base its spokes and its borders [are] of the same.
In the top of the base there was a round band half a cubit high; and on the top of the base its supports and its panels were the same.
And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base its ledges and its borders were of the same.
And in the top of the base there was a round compass of half a cubit, so wrought that the laver might be set thereon, having its gravings, and divers sculptures of itself.
There was a nine-inch bronze band around the top of each cart. There were braces attached to the corners of each cart. The bands and the braces were cast in the same mold as the rest of the cart.
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1 Kings 7:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְ/רֹ֣אשׁ
הַ/מְּכוֹנָ֗ה
חֲצִ֧י
הָ/אַמָּ֛ה
קוֹמָ֖ה
עָגֹ֣ל
סָבִ֑יב
וְ/עַ֨ל
רֹ֤אשׁ
הַ/מְּכֹנָה֙
יְדֹתֶ֔י/הָ
וּ/מִסְגְּרֹתֶ֖י/הָ
מִמֶּֽ/נָּה
וּ/בְ/רֹ֣אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הַ/מְּכוֹנָ֗ה
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
base
Art | N-fs
חֲצִ֧י
chêtsîy
H2677
half
N-ms
הָ/אַמָּ֛ה
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
Art | N-fs
קוֹמָ֖ה
qôwmâh
H6967
height
N-fs
עָגֹ֣ל
ʻâgôl
H5696
round
Adj
סָבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
וְ/עַ֨ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
רֹ֤אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-ms
הַ/מְּכֹנָה֙
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
base
Art | N-fs
יְדֹתֶ֔י/הָ
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cp | Suff
וּ/מִסְגְּרֹתֶ֖י/הָ
miçgereth
H4526
perimeter
Conj | N-fp | Suff
מִמֶּֽ/נָּה
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 7:35
וּ/בְ/רֹ֣אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
הַ/מְּכוֹנָ֗ה
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
"base"
Art | 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.
חֲצִ֧י
chêtsîy
H2677
"half"
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/אַמָּ֛ה
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.
קוֹמָ֖ה
qôwmâh
H6967
"height"
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.
עָגֹ֣ל
ʻâgôl
H5696
"round"
Adj
This Hebrew word means something that is round or circular. It is used to describe shapes and forms in the Bible. The word appears in the book of Isaiah and Ezekiel, describing round objects.
Definition: round
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: round. See also: 1 Kings 7:23; 1 Kings 7:35; 2 Chronicles 4:2.
סָבִ֑יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
וְ/עַ֨ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
רֹ֤אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
הַ/מְּכֹנָה֙
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
"base"
Art | 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.
יְדֹתֶ֔י/הָ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cp | Suff
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.
וּ/מִסְגְּרֹתֶ֖י/הָ
miçgereth
H4526
"perimeter"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
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.
מִמֶּֽ/נָּה
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 7:35
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- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:35
Context — The Ten Bronze Stands
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.
35At the top of each stand was a circular band half a cubit high. The supports and panels were cast as a unit with the top of the stand.
36He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around. 37In this way he made the ten stands, each with the same casting, dimensions, and shape.1 Kings 7:35 Summary
[The circular band at the top of each stand, as described in 1 Kings 7:35, shows us that God values unity and completeness, just like He did when He created the world and saw that it was very good, as mentioned in Genesis 1:31. This reminds us to strive for excellence in all we do, including our service to God, as taught in Colossians 3:23-24. The fact that the supports and panels were cast as a unit with the top of the stand highlights the importance of careful planning and attention to detail, which are also essential in our own spiritual journeys.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the circular band at the top of each stand in 1 Kings 7:35?
The circular band at the top of each stand, as described in 1 Kings 7:35, signifies the unity and completeness of God's design, much like the unity and completeness we see in the creation account in Genesis 1:31 and the unity of believers in Jesus Christ as described in Ephesians 4:13.
Why were the supports and panels cast as a unit with the top of the stand?
The supports and panels being cast as a unit with the top of the stand, as mentioned in 1 Kings 7:35, indicates the precision and attention to detail that went into the construction of the temple, reflecting the careful planning and execution of God's will, as seen in Proverbs 3:19-20 and Jeremiah 32:17.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the temple's construction in 1 Kings 7?
This verse highlights the meticulous craftsmanship and design that went into the construction of the temple, emphasizing the importance of worshipping God with excellence and precision, as also seen in Exodus 35:30-35 and 1 Chronicles 28:11-13.
What can we learn from the craftsmanship described in 1 Kings 7:35 about our own service to God?
The verse encourages believers to strive for excellence in their service to God, just as the craftsmen did in building the temple, as taught in Colossians 3:23-24 and 2 Timothy 2:15, to bring glory to His name.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the craftsmanship in 1 Kings 7:35, what areas of my life can I improve to bring more glory to God?
- How can I apply the principle of unity and completeness, as seen in the circular band at the top of each stand, to my own spiritual journey?
- What does the attention to detail in the construction of the temple teach me about the importance of being diligent in my own walk with God?
- In what ways can I, like the skilled craftsmen, use my talents and abilities to serve God and build up the body of Christ?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:35
And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high,.... The same with the chapiter, 1 Kings 7:31 which rose up straight half a cubit, and widening upwards half a cubit more,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:35
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 7:35
1 Kings 7:35 And in the top of the base [was there] a round compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base the ledges thereof and the borders thereof [were] of the same.Ver. 35. Was there a round compass.] Which was made, it should seem, to receive the water which came out at the cocks.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:35
(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 7:35
35. the ledges thereof] Literally, ‘the hands thereof.’ Probably some kind of prop or holder is intended. R.V. gives stays, both here and in the next verse.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:35
A round compass - A circular elevation, half a cubit high, rather than a circular depression, half a cubit deep. Compare 1 Kings 7:29.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:35
35. Round compass of half a cubit high — This was the convex roof of the smaller base above, (k k in figure,) which rested on the top of the ledges, (1 Kings 7:29,) and supported in turn the more immediate base-work of the laver.