1 Kings 7:37
1 Kings 7:37 in Multiple Translations
In this way he made the ten stands, each with the same casting, dimensions, and shape.
After this manner he made the ten bases: all of them had one casting, one measure, and one size.
After this manner he made the ten bases: all of them had one casting, one measure, and one form.
All the ten bases were made in this way, after the same design, of the same size and form.
This is how he made the ten carts, with the same casts, size, and shape.
Thus made he the tenne bases, They had all one casting, one measure, and one syse.
Thus he hath made the ten bases; one casting, one measure, one form, have they all.
He made the ten bases in this way: all of them had one casting, one measure, and one form.
After this manner he made the ten bases: all of them had one casting, one measure, and one size.
After this manner he made ten bases, of one casting and measure, and the like graving.
That is how Huram made the ten carts. They were all cast in the same mold, so they were all alike: They all were the same size and had the same shape.
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1 Kings 7:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּ/זֹ֣את
עָשָׂ֔ה
אֵ֖ת
עֶ֣שֶׂר
הַ/מְּכֹנ֑וֹת
מוּצָ֨ק
אֶחָ֜ד
מִדָּ֥ה
אַחַ֛ת
קֶ֥צֶב
אֶחָ֖ד
לְ/כֻלָּֽ/הְנָה
כָּ/זֹ֣את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Prep | Pron
עָשָׂ֔ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עֶ֣שֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
ten
Adj
הַ/מְּכֹנ֑וֹת
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
base
Art | N-fp
מוּצָ֨ק
mûwtsâq
H4165
casting
N-ms
אֶחָ֜ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
מִדָּ֥ה
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
N-fs
אַחַ֛ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
קֶ֥צֶב
qetseb
H7095
shape
N-ms
אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
לְ/כֻלָּֽ/הְנָה
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 7:37
כָּ/זֹ֣את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Prep | Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
עָשָׂ֔ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עֶ֣שֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
"ten"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number ten, often used in combination with other numbers to describe larger quantities, such as in the story of the ten commandments in Exodus 20. It is commonly translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) ten 1a) ten 1b) with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. See also: Genesis 5:14; 1 Kings 6:3; Isaiah 5:10.
הַ/מְּכֹנ֑וֹת
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
"base"
Art | N-fp
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.
מוּצָ֨ק
mûwtsâq
H4165
"casting"
N-ms
This word refers to the process of melting and shaping metal, like in a furnace. It can also mean a large amount of something, like a mass of clay.
Definition: a casting
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: casting, hardness. See also: 1 Kings 7:23; 1 Kings 7:37; Job 38:38.
אֶחָ֜ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
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.
מִדָּ֥ה
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something that is measured, like height, width, or a portion of something. It can also refer to a garment or tribute, like a tax. It is used to describe Goliath's great stature in 2 Samuel 21:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.20; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902) § (BDB) tribute
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide. See also: Exodus 26:2; Isaiah 45:14; Psalms 39:5.
אַחַ֛ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
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.
קֶ֥צֶב
qetseb
H7095
"shape"
N-ms
In the book of Exodus, this word refers to a shape or form that is cut out. It can also mean the base or bottom of something. This concept is used to describe the design of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) cut, shape, extremity, form, base 1a) cut, shape 1b) extremity
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: bottom, size. See also: 1 Kings 6:25; 1 Kings 7:37; Jonah 2:7.
אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
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.
לְ/כֻלָּֽ/הְנָה
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 7:37
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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.
38He also made ten bronze basins, each holding forty baths and measuring four cubits across, one basin for each of the ten stands. 39He set five stands on the south side of the temple and five on the north, and he put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner of the temple.1 Kings 7:37 Summary
This verse tells us that the ten stands were made with the same casting, dimensions, and shape, highlighting the attention to detail and precision in the construction of the temple. This uniformity reflects the greatness of God and emphasizes the importance of unity and consistency in worship, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-13. Just like the stands, we as believers should strive for consistency and uniformity in our walk with God, being conformed to the image of Christ, as stated in Romans 8:29. By doing so, we can demonstrate our reverence and respect for God, and create a sacred space for worship in our hearts, as taught in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the ten stands being made with the same casting, dimensions, and shape?
The uniformity of the stands highlights the attention to detail and precision in the construction of the temple, reflecting the greatness of God, as seen in 1 Kings 7:37, and emphasizing the importance of unity and consistency in worship, similar to the unity of believers in Jesus Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-13.
How does the uniformity of the stands relate to our spiritual lives?
The uniformity of the stands can be seen as a metaphor for the unity and consistency that believers should strive for in their walk with God, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:3-6, and the importance of being conformed to the image of Christ, as stated in Romans 8:29.
What can we learn from the fact that the stands were made with the same casting, dimensions, and shape?
This detail teaches us about the value of consistency and uniformity in our service to God, and how it reflects the character of God, who is a God of order and precision, as seen in Psalm 19:1-6, and the importance of being diligent and thorough in our work, as instructed in Colossians 3:23-24.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of the temple's construction?
The construction of the temple, including the uniformity of the stands, demonstrates the Israelites' obedience to God's commands, as given in Exodus 25:8-9, and their desire to create a sacred space for worship, highlighting the importance of reverence and respect in our approach to God, as taught in Hebrews 12:28-29.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I can strive for greater uniformity and consistency in my service to God?
- How can I reflect the character of God, who is a God of order and precision, in my daily life and interactions with others?
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my reverence and respect for God in my worship and daily living, similar to the Israelites' attention to detail in the construction of the temple?
- How can I balance the need for uniformity and consistency with the importance of individuality and creativity in my walk with God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:37
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,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:37
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 7:37
1 Kings 7:37 After this [manner] he made the ten bases: all of them had one casting, one measure, [and] one size.Ver. 37. All of them had one casting.] To teach uniformity about the things of God. It is a sweet thing when "with one mind and one mouth God is glorified" as "the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ," and men’ s prayers come before him "as the sound of many waters."
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:37
(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 7:37
37. one size] Better, ‘one form.’ See on 1 Kings 6:25.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:37
37. One casting — They were all ten cast in one mould, so as necessarily to be of one measure, and one size or shape.