1 Kings 7:45 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.

◄ 1 Kings 7:45 ►

New International Version
the pots, shovels and sprinkling bowls. All these objects that Huram made for King Solomon for the temple of the LORD were of burnished bronze.

New Living Translation
the ash buckets, the shovels, and the bowls. Huram made all these things of burnished bronze for the Temple of the LORD, just as King Solomon had directed.

English Standard Version
Now the pots, the shovels, and the basins, all these vessels in the house of the LORD, which Hiram made for King Solomon, were of burnished bronze.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
the pots, the shovels, and the bowls. All these articles which Huram made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of burnished bronze.

New American Standard Bible
and the buckets, the shovels, and the bowls; indeed, all these utensils which Hiram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.

NASB 1995
and the pails and the shovels and the bowls; even all these utensils which Hiram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.

NASB 1977
and the pails and the shovels and the bowls; even all these utensils which Hiram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the pots and the shovels and the bowls; and all these utensils which Hiram made for King Solomon in the house of Yahweh were of polished bronze.

Amplified Bible
the pails, the shovels, and the bowls; all these utensils which Hiram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.

Christian Standard Bible
and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling basins. All the utensils that Hiram made for King Solomon at the LORD’s temple were made of burnished bronze.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling basins. All the utensils that Hiram made for King Solomon at the LORD’s temple were made of burnished bronze.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
pans for hot ashes, and also shovels and sprinkling bowls. Hiram made these bronze things for Solomon

English Revised Version
and the pots, and the shovels, and the basons: even all these vessels, which Hiram made for king Solomon, in the house of the LORD, were of burnished brass.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
pots, shovels, and bowls. Hiram made all these utensils out of polished bronze for the LORD's temple at King Solomon's request.

International Standard Version
and the pots, shovels, and bowls—all of these utensils that Hiram made for King Solomon for the LORD's Temple were made from polished bronze.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
and the pots, shovels, and bowls. All these items King Solomon assigned Hiram to make for the LORD's temple were made from polished bronze.

New Heart English Bible
and the pots, and the shovels, and the basins: even all these vessels, which Hiram made for king Solomon, in the house of the LORD, were of burnished bronze.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and the pots, and the shovels, and the bowls; and all these vessels, that Hiram has made for King Solomon [for] the house of YHWH, [are] of polished 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.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the pots and the shovels and the vases: and all these vessels which Hiram made for king Solomon of the house of Jehovah, of polished brass.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the caldrons, and the shovels, and the basins. All the vessels that Hi- ram made for king Solomon for the house of the Lord, were of fine brass.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the cooking pots, and the trays, and the small hooks. All of the items that Hiram made for king Solomon, for the house of the Lord, were of golden brass.

New American Bible
pots, shovels, and bowls. All these articles which Hiram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were of burnished bronze.

New Revised Standard Version
The pots, the shovels, and the basins, all these vessels that Hiram made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of burnished bronze.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the pots and the cauldrons and the hanging pots; and all the vessels of ministration which Hiram made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of Corinthian brass.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The metal pots and the cauldrons and the large hanging pots and all the implements of ministry that Khiram made for King Solomon for the house of LORD JEHOVAH were of Corinthian brass.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
and the pots, and the shovels, and the basins; even all these vessels, which Hiram made for king Solomon, in the house of the LORD, were of burnished brass.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the caldrons, and pans, and bowls, and all the furniture, which Chiram made for king Solomon for the house of the Lord: and there were eight and forty pillars of the house of the king and of the house of the Lord: all the works of the king which Chiram made were entirely of brass.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

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.…

Berean Standard Bible · Download

Cross References

2 Chronicles 4:16
and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.

Exodus 27:3
Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans.

2 Chronicles 2:13-14
So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. / He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David.

2 Chronicles 4:11-12
Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of God: / 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;

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...

2 Chronicles 3:15-17
In front of the temple he made two pillars, which together were thirty-five cubits high, each with a capital on top measuring five cubits. / He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork. / Then he set up the pillars in front of the temple, one on the south and one on the north. The pillar on the south he named Jachin, and the pillar on the north he named Boaz.

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.

1 Kings 6:7
The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.

1 Kings 8:6
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim.

1 Kings 10:16-17
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

2 Samuel 8:10
he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze,

1 Chronicles 18:8
And from Tibhath and Cun, cities of Hadadezer, David took a large amount of bronze, with which Solomon made the bronze Sea, the pillars, and various bronze articles.

1 Chronicles 22:14
Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them.

1 Chronicles 29:2
Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

2 Chronicles 9:15-16
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

Treasury of Scripture

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.

the pots

Exodus 27:3
And thou shalt make his pans to receive his ashes, and his shovels, and his basons, and his fleshhooks, and his firepans: all the vessels thereof thou shalt make of brass.

Exodus 38:3
And he made all the vessels of the altar, the pots, and the shovels, and the basons, and the fleshhooks, and the firepans: all the vessels thereof made he of brass.

Leviticus 8:31
And Moses said unto Aaron and to his sons, Boil the flesh at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and there eat it with the bread that is in the basket of consecrations, as I commanded, saying, Aaron and his sons shall eat it.

Jump to Previous

Basins Bowls Brass Bright Bronze Burnished Hiram House Huram Objects Pails Polished Pots Shovels Solomon Spades Sprinkling Utensils Vessels

Jump to Next

Basins Bowls Brass Bright Bronze Burnished Hiram House Huram Objects Pails Polished Pots Shovels Solomon Spades Sprinkling Utensils Vessels

1 Kings 7

1. The building of Solomon's house
2. Of the house of Lebanon
6. Of the porch of pillars
7. Of the porch of judgment
8. Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter
13. Hiram's work of the two pillars,
23. Of the molten sea
27. Of the ten bases
38. Of the ten lavers
40. and all the vessels

Berean Study Bible

the pots
The Hebrew word for "pots" is "סִירוֹת" (sirot), which refers to vessels used for boiling or cooking. In the context of the temple, these pots were likely used for preparing the sacrificial offerings. The use of bronze, a durable and resilient metal, signifies the enduring nature of worship and the importance of maintaining purity in the sacrificial process. The pots symbolize the practical aspects of worship, reminding believers of the need for preparation and dedication in their spiritual lives.

the shovels
The term "shovels" in Hebrew is "יָעִים" (yaim), which were tools used for handling the ashes from the altar. This highlights the meticulous care taken in maintaining the cleanliness and sanctity of the temple. Spiritually, it represents the removal of impurities and the importance of cleansing in one's relationship with God. The shovels serve as a metaphor for the believer's responsibility to remove sin and maintain a pure heart before the Lord.

and the sprinkling bowls
"Sprinkling bowls" translates from the Hebrew "מִזְרָקוֹת" (mizrakot), which were used for sprinkling blood or water as part of the purification rituals. These bowls are a powerful symbol of atonement and the cleansing power of sacrifice. In the Christian context, they foreshadow the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood cleanses believers from sin. The sprinkling bowls remind us of the necessity of atonement and the grace available through Christ's sacrifice.

All these articles that Hiram made
Hiram, a skilled craftsman from Tyre, was commissioned by Solomon to create these temple articles. His involvement underscores the collaboration between Israel and its neighbors, reflecting the broader reach of God's influence and the inclusion of Gentiles in His plans. Hiram's craftsmanship signifies the importance of using one's God-given talents for His glory, encouraging believers to dedicate their skills and resources to the service of the Lord.

for King Solomon
King Solomon, known for his wisdom and wealth, was tasked with building the temple, a central place of worship for Israel. His role in commissioning these articles highlights the responsibility of leaders to prioritize and facilitate worship. Solomon's dedication to the temple construction serves as an example for leaders to seek God's guidance and wisdom in their endeavors, ensuring that their actions align with His purposes.

for the house of the LORD
The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. It was a physical representation of God's covenant with Israel and a focal point for worship and sacrifice. The temple's construction and the articles within it emphasize the importance of having a dedicated space for worship and the centrality of God's presence in the life of the believer.

were of polished bronze
Bronze, a symbol of strength and durability, was chosen for its ability to withstand the elements and the rigors of temple service. The polished nature of the bronze reflects the beauty and excellence that should characterize all offerings to God. This choice of material serves as a reminder of the believer's call to present themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, reflecting His glory in all aspects of life.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 45. - And the pots [see on ver. 40], and the shovels, and the basons, and all these vessels [according to the Keri] which Hiram made [There is no mention of the altar, as in 2 Chronicles 4:1, possibly because it was not made by Hiram (Bahr)] to [rather, for] king Solomon for [Heb. omits] the house of the Lord, were of bright brass. [Marg. made bright, i.e., polished after casting.]

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the pots,
הַסִּיר֨וֹת (has·sî·rō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - common plural
Strong's 5518: A pot, a thorn, a hook

shovels,
הַיָּעִ֜ים (hay·yā·‘îm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3257: A shovel

and sprinkling bowls.
הַמִּזְרָק֗וֹת (ham·miz·rā·qō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4219: Bowl, basin

All
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the articles
הַכֵּלִ֣ים (hak·kê·lîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

that
אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Huram
חִירָ֛ם (ḥî·rām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2438: Hiram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians)

made
עָשָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

for King
לַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

[in] the house
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

were made of burnished
מְמֹרָֽט׃ (mə·mō·rāṭ)
Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 4803: To make smooth, bare or bald, to scour, polish

bronze.
נְחֹ֖שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base

Links

1 Kings 7:45 NIV
1 Kings 7:45 NLT
1 Kings 7:45 ESV
1 Kings 7:45 NASB
1 Kings 7:45 KJV

1 Kings 7:45 BibleApps.com
1 Kings 7:45 Biblia Paralela
1 Kings 7:45 Chinese Bible
1 Kings 7:45 French Bible
1 Kings 7:45 Catholic Bible

OT History: 1 Kings 7:45 And the pots and the shovels (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg)