Verse (Click for Chapter) 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. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand 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. 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 Versionand 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917and 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.… 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 VesselsJump to Next Basins Bowls Brass Bright Bronze Burnished Hiram House Huram Objects Pails Polished Pots Shovels Solomon Spades Sprinkling Utensils Vessels1 Kings 7 1. The building of Solomon's house2. 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 and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. These items were essential for the daily operations and rituals in the temple. Pots were likely used for boiling the sacrificial meat, shovels for removing ashes from the altar, and sprinkling bowls for the ceremonial sprinkling of blood or water. The use of these implements highlights the detailed and organized nature of worship in ancient Israel, reflecting the importance of purity and order in the sacrificial system. Similar items are mentioned in Exodus 27:3, where God gives Moses instructions for the tabernacle, indicating continuity in worship practices from the tabernacle to the temple. All the articles that Huram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were made of burnished bronze. Persons / Places / Events 1. HiramA skilled craftsman from Tyre, commissioned by King Solomon to create various bronze articles for the temple. His work exemplifies the collaboration between Israel and neighboring nations in the service of God. 2. King Solomon The son of King David, known for his wisdom and for building the temple in Jerusalem. Solomon's reign is marked by peace and prosperity, and the construction of the temple is a significant achievement of his rule. 3. The House of the LORD (Temple) The temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. It was a place for sacrifices, prayer, and the dwelling of the Ark of the Covenant. 4. Bronze Articles Items such as pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls used in temple rituals. These articles were essential for the daily operations and ceremonies conducted in the temple. 5. Polished Bronze The material used for the temple articles, signifying durability and beauty. Bronze was chosen for its strength and ability to withstand the elements, reflecting the enduring nature of worship and service to God. Teaching Points The Importance of Skilled Workmanship in Service to GodJust as Hiram used his skills to create beautiful and functional items for the temple, we are called to use our talents and abilities in service to God and His church. The Significance of Sacred Spaces The temple was a place where God's presence was uniquely manifested. Today, we are reminded of the importance of creating and maintaining spaces dedicated to worship and communion with God. Symbolism of Bronze in Scripture Bronze, as a symbol of strength and endurance, reminds us of the enduring nature of God's covenant and the steadfastness required in our faith journey. Collaboration in God's Work The partnership between Solomon and Hiram illustrates the value of working together across different backgrounds and skills to achieve God's purposes. The Role of Rituals in Worship The use of pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls in temple rituals underscores the importance of order and reverence in worship, encouraging us to approach God with respect and intentionality. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 7:45?2. How does 1 Kings 7:45 reflect God's attention to detail in His temple? 3. What can we learn about craftsmanship from the temple's construction in 1 Kings 7:45? 4. How does the temple's design in 1 Kings 7:45 connect to New Testament teachings? 5. How can we apply the dedication seen in 1 Kings 7:45 to our work? 6. What does 1 Kings 7:45 teach about serving God with excellence and precision? 7. What is the significance of the bronze vessels mentioned in 1 Kings 7:45? 8. How do the bronze items in 1 Kings 7:45 reflect Solomon's reign? 9. What does 1 Kings 7:45 reveal about ancient Israelite craftsmanship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 7? 11. Considering 1 Kings 6:27–28, does the description of massive cherubim overlaid with gold align with known artistic and technological capabilities of the time? 12. 2 Chronicles 1:7 - How could God physically appear to Solomon and speak to him, and what evidence supports this event? 13. 1 Kings 11:7 - Is there any archaeological evidence of the pagan altars and high places that Solomon supposedly built? 14. Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5) What Does 1 Kings 7:45 Mean Pots“the pots …” (1 Kings 7:45) • These bronze containers held boiled portions of sacrificial meat or water for cleansing (1 Samuel 2:14; 2 Chron 4:11). • Their presence shows that every stage of sacrifice—from preparation to offering—was supplied for. • God’s design provides for both the spectacular (the bronze sea) and the ordinary pot; nothing in worship is overlooked (Exodus 27:19). Shovels “… shovels …” • Bronze shovels scooped ashes from the altar (Exodus 27:3) and transferred coals for incense (Numbers 4:14). • By removing remnants of burned offerings, the shovels kept the altar ready for continual sacrifice (Leviticus 6:12-13). • Clean removal of ashes pictures the complete removal of sin’s residue for those who draw near (Psalm 103:12). Sprinkling bowls “… and sprinkling bowls.” • Priests sprinkled blood or water from these bowls on the altar, the people, and sacred objects (Exodus 24:6; Leviticus 1:5; Hebrews 9:19-22). • The bowls underscore substitutionary atonement: innocent blood applied brings guilty people near. • Their bronze composition links cleansing with judgment borne by another (Numbers 16:46-48). All the articles “All the articles …” • Beyond the three items named, Huram produced pillars, basins, carts, and more (1 Kings 7:40). • The phrase gathers the whole inventory into one grand statement of completion (Genesis 2:1-2; John 19:30). • God equips His house fully; nothing needed to worship Him was left on Solomon’s shopping list (2 Peter 1:3). Crafted by Huram “… that Huram made …” • Huram-abi, a skilled bronze worker from Tyre, combined inherited wisdom and Spirit-given insight (1 Kings 7:13-14; 2 Chron 2:13-14). • His craftsmanship illustrates how God weaves Gentile skill into covenant purposes, hinting at future inclusion of the nations (Isaiah 60:5-7). • Excellence in work is itself an act of worship (Colossians 3:23-24). For King Solomon “… for King Solomon …” • Though Solomon commissioned the work, he stood as Israel’s representative; the treasures ultimately served all God’s people (1 Kings 8:62-63). • Earthly authority is legitimate when it channels resources toward divine glory, not self-promotion (Deuteronomy 17:18-20). • Even a king must approach God on God’s terms, using God-appointed instruments (Proverbs 16:12). In the house of the LORD “… in the house of the LORD …” • Location matters: these items were set apart exclusively for temple service (2 Chron 5:1). • Common things became holy by assignment to God’s dwelling (Leviticus 27:28; 1 Peter 2:9). • The temple foreshadows the believer’s body and the gathered church, both sanctified for worship (1 Corinthians 3:16-17). Made of burnished bronze “… were made of burnished bronze.” • Bronze—an alloy of strength—pictures judgment that can withstand fire (Numbers 21:8-9; Revelation 1:15). • Burnishing removed impurities and produced reflective shine; worship implements had to be both durable and beautiful (Exodus 25:3; 2 Chron 4:16). • The gleam of polished bronze mirrored the worshiper, silently calling for inner purity that matches outward splendor (Psalm 24:3-4; James 4:8). summary Every pot, shovel, and sprinkling bowl in 1 Kings 7:45 testifies to God’s thorough provision for worship. Huram’s expert hands fashioned sturdy, gleaming bronze tools so priests could cleanse, offer, and consecrate without hindrance. Commissioned by Solomon, placed in the LORD’s house, and able to endure fire, these articles point to a God who supplies everything needed for fellowship with Him and who calls His people to purity, excellence, and wholehearted devotion. 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 andוְאֶת־ (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 NIV1 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) |
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