Topical Bible: Silver: Made Into: Tables

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In the biblical context, silver holds significant value and is often associated with wealth, purity, and divine craftsmanship. Among its various uses, silver was fashioned into tables, which served both practical and ceremonial purposes in ancient Israelite culture.

Biblical References:

1. The Tabernacle and Temple Furnishings:
Silver was a prominent material used in the construction and furnishing of the Tabernacle and later the Temple. While the Bible does not explicitly mention tables made of silver, the use of silver in sacred contexts suggests its importance and value. For instance, in the construction of the Tabernacle, silver was used for the bases of the sanctuary (Exodus 26:19) and for various other elements, indicating its role in the holy setting.

2. Symbolism and Significance:
Silver, as a precious metal, symbolizes purity and redemption. In the context of tables, silver would have been used to signify the sanctity and importance of the items placed upon them, especially in religious ceremonies. The use of silver in sacred objects underscores the reverence and honor attributed to worship practices.

3. Historical and Cultural Context:
In ancient Near Eastern cultures, silver was a common medium of exchange and a symbol of wealth. Tables made of silver would have been rare and valuable, likely reserved for the elite or for special religious functions. The craftsmanship involved in creating silver tables would have required skilled artisans, reflecting the high regard for such items.

4. Metaphorical Usage:
While the Bible does not provide direct references to silver tables, the metaphorical use of silver in Scripture often conveys themes of refinement and value. For example, Proverbs 25:11 states, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." This imagery highlights the beauty and worth of well-chosen words, akin to the elegance of silver craftsmanship.

5. Theological Implications:
From a theological perspective, the use of silver in religious artifacts, including tables, can be seen as a reflection of God's provision and the beauty of His creation. Silver's enduring quality and luster serve as reminders of the eternal nature of divine truths and the enduring covenant between God and His people.

In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly mention tables made of silver, the use of silver in sacred contexts and its symbolic significance provide insight into its potential role in biblical times. Silver's association with purity, value, and divine craftsmanship underscores its importance in the religious and cultural life of ancient Israel.

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1 Chronicles 28:16
And by weight he gave gold for the tables of show bread, for every table; and likewise silver for the tables of silver:
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The Tables Turned Upon Marcion, by Contrasts, in Favour of the ...
... as man is more precious than gold and silver, in so ... many who were slain by his god;
for he made every one a ... the way up and down; the world comes into being thus ...
/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xxviii the tables turned upon.htm

Of the Building of this Temple
... feet of the priests, when they entered into the temple ... set the loaves of God; and
he made ten thousand ... of gold were twenty thousand, those of silver were forty ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 3 of the building.htm

Concerning the Tabernacle which Moses Built in the Wilderness for ...
... into their bases, and these were of silver, in each of ... the Hebrews call Chinchares,
if it be turned into the Greek ... It was made with its knops, and lilies, and ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 concerning the tabernacle.htm

The Building of the Golden House.
... temple, while Hiram's artisans in gold, and silver, and brass ... it was finished, and
its outer courts made ready, he ... tables of the law, was carried into the most ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xxvi the building of.htm

The Master of the Magicians.
... He made a great feast, and a thousand of his lords ... of the holy vessels of gold and
silver that his ... at Jerusalem, and he sent for them, and into these golden ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xxxii the master of.htm

The History of Solomon
... He made in the temple an altar of pure gold ... and took all the vessels of gold and
silver that his ... had sanctified and hallowed, and brought them into the treasury ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the history of solomon.htm

The Census and the Journey of the Holy Family
... I saw gold and silver threads being used ... under the spring so that the water had to
run into it, and ... entrance to the cave on the northern side and made a little ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/x the census and the.htm

The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
... gold, no flaunting banners no blowing of silver trumpets, no ... I would that he would
come into all our planes ... his own conscience that he never made a profession ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/the triumphal entry into jerusalem.htm

Babylonia and Assyria
... tended to be lower, and we find loans made at 13 ... rings or tongue-like bars of gold,
silver, and copper ... The maneh was divided into sixty shekels, and the standard ...
/.../early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter vi babylonia and assyria.htm

Concerning the Sabbatic River which Titus Saw as He was Journeying ...
... here to be seen a mighty quantity of silver, and gold, and ivory, contrived into
all sorts ... as well wonderful for their largeness, as made very artificially ...
/.../chapter v concerning the sabbatic.htm