1 Kings 7:36

Verse

He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around.

American Standard Version (1901)

And on the plates of the stays thereof, and on the panels thereof, he graved cherubim, lions, and palm-trees, according to the space of each, with wreaths round about.

Bible in Basic English

In the spaces of the flat sides and on the frames of them, he made designs of winged ones, lions, and palm-trees, with ornamented edges all round.

Free Bible Version

He had designs of cherubim, lions, and palm trees engraved on the panels, supports, and frame, wherever there was space, with decorative wreaths all around.

Geneva Bible 1599

And vpon the tables of the ledges thereof, and on the borders thereof he did graue Cherubims, lions and palmetrees, on the side of euery one, and addicions round about.

King James (Authorized) Version

For on the plates of the ledges thereof, and on the borders thereof, he graved cherubims, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions round about.

Translation for Translators

The braces and the panels on the sides of the carts were also decorated with figures of winged creatures, lions, and palm trees, whenever there was space for them, and there were bronze wreaths all around them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

On the surfaces of the supports and on the panels Huram engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees that covered the space available, and they were surrounded by wreaths.

Noah Webster Bible

For on the plates of its ledges, and on its borders, he graved cherubim, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions around.

World English Bible

On the plates of its supports and on its panels, he engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees, each in its space, with wreaths all around.

Young's Literal Translation

And he openeth on the tablets of its spokes, and on its borders, cherubs, lions, and palm-trees, according to the void space of each, and additions round about.

Context

The Ten Bronze Stands

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.

Summary

This verse describes the intricate details of the engravings on the panels of the bronze sea in King Solomon's temple. The sea was a large basin used for ceremonial washing, and the panels were adorned with ornate designs of lions, oxen, and cherubim. These artistic decorations symbolized strength, service, and heavenly beings, reflecting the grandeur and holiness of the temple. The craftsmanship and beauty of the bronze sea showcased the dedication to God's glory and the reverence for worship in the construction of the temple.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

After this manner he made the ten bases,.... This was the form and fashion of them as above described: all of them had one casting, one measure, and one size; they were all cast into the same mould, and were exactly alike in their form, figures, and size, and each weighed 2000 talents, and the weight of a talent was ninety three pounds and upwards, according to Jacob Leon (b). (b) Relation of Memorable Things in the Temple, c. 4. p. 21.