1 Kings 7:45

Verse

and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. All the articles that Huram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were made of burnished bronze.

American Standard Version (1901)

and the pots, and the shovels, and the basins: even all these vessels, which Hiram made for king Solomon, in the house of Jehovah, were of burnished brass.

Bible in Basic English

And the pots and the spades and the basins; all the vessels which Hiram made for King Solomon, for the house of the Lord, were of polished brass.

Free Bible Version

and the pots, shovels, and bowls. Everything that Hiram made for King Solomon in the Temple of the Lord was made of polished bronze.

Geneva Bible 1599

And pottes, and besomes and basens: and all these vessels, which Hiram made to King Salomon for the house of the Lord, were of shining brasse.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the pots, and the shovels, and the basons: and all these vessels, which Hiram made to king Solomon for the house of the LORD, were of bright brass.

Translation for Translators

the pots, shovels for the ashes of the altar, and bowls. Huram and his workers made all these things for King Solomon and put them outside the temple. They were all made of polished bronze.

Unlocked Literal Bible

also the pots, shovels, basins, and all the other implements. Huram made them out of polished bronze, for King Solomon, for the temple of Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

And the pots, and the shovels, and the basins: and all these vessels which Hiram made to king Solomon for the house of the LORD, were of bright brass.

World English Bible

the pots; the shovels; and the basins. All of these vessels, which Hiram made for King Solomon in Yahweh’s house, were of burnished bronze.

Young's Literal Translation

and the pots, and the shovels, and the bowls; and all these vessels, that Hiram hath made to king Solomon [for] the house of Jehovah, [are] of brass — polished.

Context

Completion of the Bronze Works

⁴⁴the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea; ⁴⁵and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. All the articles that Huram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were made of burnished bronze. ⁴⁶The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan.

Summary

This verse describes the intricate details of the construction of King Solomon's temple, highlighting the craftsmanship and dedication that went into building God's house. The mention of 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 showcases the grandeur and beauty of the temple. These details not only emphasize the physical magnificence of the structure but also symbolize the strength, wisdom, and unity that God's people should aspire to embody in their worship and service.

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