2 Chronicles 4:21

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold;

American Standard Version (1901)

and the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, of gold, and that perfect gold;

Bible in Basic English

The flowers and the vessels for the lights and the instruments used for them, were all of gold; it was the best gold.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And certain flowers, and lamps, and golden tongs: all were made of the finest gold.

Free Bible Version

the decorative flowers, lamps, and tongs—all made of solid gold;

Geneva Bible 1599

And the floures and the lampes, and the snuffers of gold, which was fine golde.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, made he of gold, and that perfect gold;

Translation for Translators

the pure gold decorations that resembled flowers, and the lamps and tongs,

Unlocked Literal Bible

and the flowers, the lamps, and the tongs, of gold, pure gold.

Noah Webster Bible

And the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, made he of gold, and that perfect gold;

World English Bible

and the flowers, the lamps, and the tongs of gold that was purest gold;

Young's Literal Translation

and the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold — it [is] the perfection of gold;

Context

Completion of the Gold Furnishings

²⁰the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;²¹the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold;

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

This verse describes the completion of the work King Solomon had undertaken for the temple of the Lord. It emphasizes the attention to detail and the abundance of gold used in crafting the utensils for the temple. The verse highlights the importance of dedicating the best resources and craftsmanship to honor God and His sanctuary. It serves as a reminder of the reverence and excellence required in worship and the significance of giving our best to God in all aspects of our lives.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And the flowers, and the lamps - Probably each branch of the chandelier was made like a plant in flower, and the opening of the flower was either the lamp, or served to support it.

2 Chronicles 4:21

Completion of the Gold Furnishings

²⁰the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;²¹the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold;

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold;

American Standard Version (1901)

and the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, of gold, and that perfect gold;

Bible in Basic English

The flowers and the vessels for the lights and the instruments used for them, were all of gold; it was the best gold.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And certain flowers, and lamps, and golden tongs: all were made of the finest gold.

Free Bible Version

the decorative flowers, lamps, and tongs—all made of solid gold;

Geneva Bible 1599

And the floures and the lampes, and the snuffers of gold, which was fine golde.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, made he of gold, and that perfect gold;

Translation for Translators

the pure gold decorations that resembled flowers, and the lamps and tongs,

Unlocked Literal Bible

and the flowers, the lamps, and the tongs, of gold, pure gold.

Noah Webster Bible

And the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, made he of gold, and that perfect gold;

World English Bible

and the flowers, the lamps, and the tongs of gold that was purest gold;

Young's Literal Translation

and the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold — it [is] the perfection of gold;