1 Kings 7:41

Verse

the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars;

American Standard Version (1901)

the two pillars, and the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars;

Bible in Basic English

The two pillars and the two cups of the crowns which were on the tops of the two pillars; and the network covering the two cups of the crowns on the tops of the pillars,

Free Bible Version

the two columns; the two capitals shaped like bowls on top the columns; the two chain networks that covered the bowls of the capitals on top of the columns;

Geneva Bible 1599

To wit, two pillars and two bowles of the chapiters that were on the toppe of the two pillars, and two grates to couer the two bowles of the chapiters which were vpon the toppe of the pillars,

King James (Authorized) Version

The two pillars, and the two bowls of the chapiters that were on the top of the two pillars; and the two networks, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars;

Translation for Translators

the two pillars; the two top parts to be put over the pillars; the two wreaths of chains to decorate the tops of the pillars;

Unlocked Literal Bible

the two pillars, and the bowl-like capitals that were on top of the two pillars, and the two sets of decorative latticework to cover the two bowl like capitals that were on top of the pillars.

Noah Webster Bible

The two pillars, and the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the two pillars; and the two net-works, to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were upon the top of the pillars;

World English Bible

the two pillars; the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars;

Young's Literal Translation

pillars two, and bowls of the chapiters that [are] on the top of the pillars two, and the nets two, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that [are] on the top of the pillars;

Context

Completion of the Bronze Works

⁴⁰Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of the LORD: ⁴¹the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars;

Summary

In this verse, we see the detailed craftsmanship and dedication that went into the construction of the temple of Solomon. The two pillars, the two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars, and the two sets of network decorating the two bowl-shaped capitals are described here. These intricate details not only showcase the skill of the craftsmen but also reflect the grandeur and reverence with which the temple was built to honor God. The attention to detail in the temple's design highlights the importance of offering our best to God in worship and service.

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