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1 Kings 7:35 At the top of each stand was a circular band half a cubit high. The supports and panels were cast as a unit with the top of the stand.
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The supports and panels were attached to the top of the stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Around the top of each cart was a rim nine inches wide. The corner supports and side panels were cast as one unit with the cart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And on the top of the stand there was a round band half a cubit high; and on the top of the stand its stays and its panels were of one piece with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />At the top of each stand was a circular band half a cubit high. The supports and panels were cast as a unit with the top of the stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And in the top of the base <i>was there</i> a round compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base the ledges thereof and the borders thereof <i>were</i> of the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />On the top of the cart, at the height of half a cubit, <i>it was</i> perfectly round. And on the top of the cart, its flanges and its panels <i>were</i> of the same casting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And on the top of the stand <i>there was</i> a circular <i>form</i> half a cubit high, and on the top of the stand its stays and its borders <i>were</i> part of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />On the top of the stand there was a circular form half a cubit high, and on the top of the stand its stays and its borders were part of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And on the top of the stand <i>there was</i> a circular form half a cubit high, and on the top of the stand its stays and its borders <i>were</i> part of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And on the top of the stand <i>there was</i> a circular form half a cubit high, and on the top of the stand its stays and its borders <i>were</i> part of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On the top of the stand there was a circular piece half a cubit high, and on the top of the stand its supports and borders were part of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />At the top of the cart was a band nine inches high encircling it; also, at the top of the cart, its braces and its frames were one piece with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />At the top of the cart was a band nine inches high encircling it; also, at the top of the cart, its braces and its frames were one piece with it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And in the top of the base was there a round compass half a cubit high; and on the top of the base the stays thereof and the panels thereof were of the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base the stays thereof and the borders thereof were of the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The top of each stand had a round, nine-inch-high band. Above the stand were supports which were part of the panels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There was a 9-inch band around the top of each cart; its supports and the panels were of one piece with the cart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On top of each stand was a circular structure one half of one cubit high, with its braces and support frames integral with it, forming a single piece. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />At the top of each stand was a circular band half a cubit high. The supports and panels were cast as a unit with the top of the stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On top of each stand was a round opening three-quarters of a foot deep; there were also supports and frames on top of the stands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In the top of the base was there a round compass ten and a quarter inches high; and on the top of the base its stays and its panels were of the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base its ledges and its borders were of the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the top of the base there was a round band half a cubit high; and on the top of the base its supports and its panels were the same. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And in the top of the base [is] the half of a cubit in the height all around; and on the top of the base its spokes and its borders [are] of the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And in the top of the base is the half of a cubit in the height all round about; and on the top of the base its spokes and its borders are of the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And in the head of the base its height, half a cubit rounded round about: and upon the head of the base its hands and its borders from out of it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in the top of the base there was a round compass of half a cubit, so wrought that the laver might be set thereon, having its gravings, and divers sculptures of itself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And at the summit of the base, there was a round stand of one half cubit, fabricated so that the basin could be placed upon it, having its engravings, and various sculptures of its own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />At the top of the stand there was a raised collar half a cubit high, and the handles and panels on top of the stand formed part of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the top of the stand there was a round band half a cubit high; on the top of the stand, its stays and its borders were of one piece with it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The supports and the frame of the base were half a cubit; and on the top of the base there was a rim; and the top of the base, its axletrees, and its borders were of the same.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the belly of the base bowl was a half of a cubit and the height of the wheel was all around and upon the top of the base and its hands and its prominences.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high; and on the top of the base the stays thereof and the borders thereof were of one piece therewith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And on the top of the base half a cubit <i>was</i> the size of it, <i>there was</i> a circle on the top of the base, and <i>there was</i> the top of its spaces and its borders: and it was open at the top of its spaces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/7-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=2646" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">The Ten Bronze Stands</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>Each stand had four handles, one for each corner, projecting from the stand. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: ū·ḇə·rōš (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">At the top</a> <a href="/hebrew/4350.htm" title="4350: ham·mə·ḵō·w·nāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A fixed resting place, base. Or mkonah; feminine of makown; a pedestal, also a spot.">of each stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5696.htm" title="5696: ‘ā·ḡōl (Adj-ms) -- Round. Or magowl; from an unused root meaning to revolve, circular.">was a circular</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">band</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: ḥă·ṣî (N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">half</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: hā·’am·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">a cubit</a> <a href="/hebrew/6967.htm" title="6967: qō·w·māh (N-fs) -- Height. From quwm; height.">high.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏō·ṯe·hā (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">The supports</a> <a href="/hebrew/4526.htm" title="4526: ū·mis·gə·rō·ṯe·hā (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Border, rim, fastness. From cagar; something enclosing, i.e. A margin; concretely, a stronghold.">and panels</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">were cast as a unit</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the top</a> <a href="/hebrew/4350.htm" title="4350: ham·mə·ḵō·nāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A fixed resting place, base. Or mkonah; feminine of makown; a pedestal, also a spot.">of the stand.</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</a></span><br />Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17-24</a></span><br />Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-12.htm">2 Chronicles 4:12-13</a></span><br />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; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">2 Chronicles 4:19-22</a></span><br />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; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-18.htm">1 Kings 6:18</a></span><br />The cedar paneling inside the temple was carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; not a stone could be seen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">1 Kings 6:29</a></span><br />Then he carved the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32</a></span><br />The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">1 Kings 6:35</a></span><br />He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and he overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">1 Kings 10:18-20</a></span><br />Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-10.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10-13</a></span><br />In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-16.htm">2 Chronicles 3:16</a></span><br />He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/41-18.htm">Ezekiel 41:18-20</a></span><br />were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces: / the face of a man was toward the palm tree on one side, and the face of a young lion was toward the palm tree on the other side. They were carved all the way around the temple. / Cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary from the floor to the space above the entrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/41-25.htm">Ezekiel 41:25</a></span><br />Cherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-12.htm">Revelation 1:12-13</a></span><br />Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Revelation 1:20</a></span><br />This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base the ledges thereof and the borders thereof were of the same.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-34.htm">Base</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Circular</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-24.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Form</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">Half</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">Height</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Ledges</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">Panels</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-34.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-34.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-33.htm">Spokes</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-34.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-34.htm">Supports</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-34.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Therewith</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Top</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Vessel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/11-24.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-10.htm">Base</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-2.htm">Circular</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-9.htm">Compass</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-27.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-37.htm">Form</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Half</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-23.htm">Height</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-8.htm">High</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-19.htm">Ledges</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Panels</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-50.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-11.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Round</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-18.htm">Spokes</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">Supports</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-25.htm">Therewith</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-41.htm">Top</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-10.htm">Vessel</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">The building of Solomon's house</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">Of the house of Lebanon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Of the porch of pillars</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Of the porch of judgment</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">Hiram's work of the two pillars,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Of the molten sea</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm">Of the ten bases</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-38.htm">Of the ten lavers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">and all the vessels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The circular band, being half a cubit high, indicates a precise measurement, reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship and divine order associated with the temple's construction. A cubit, an ancient unit of length, was approximately 18 inches, making the band about 9 inches high. This detail underscores the importance of symmetry and proportion in the temple's design, which was intended to reflect the perfection and holiness of God. The circular shape may symbolize eternity and completeness, themes often associated with God's nature. The use of such detailed craftsmanship in the temple furnishings highlights the reverence and dedication to worship in ancient Israel.<p><b>The supports and panels were cast as a unit with the top of the stand.</b><br>This phrase indicates that the supports and panels were not separate pieces but were cast together with the top of the stand, suggesting a high level of skill in metalworking. This method of casting as a single unit would have required advanced techniques and reflects the technological capabilities of the period. The integration of the supports and panels with the top of the stand signifies unity and strength, which can be seen as a metaphor for the unity and strength of the nation of Israel under Solomon's reign. The casting process itself, involving the melting and molding of metal, can be seen as a type of purification, akin to the refining of faith mentioned in other scriptures (e.g., <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a>). This unity in construction may also symbolize the unity of God's people and the integral role of the temple as the center of worship and community life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple and his palace, including the intricate designs of the temple furnishings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hiram.htm">Hiram (Huram)</a></b><br>A skilled craftsman from Tyre, brought in by Solomon to oversee the construction of the temple's bronze work, including the stands mentioned in this verse.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_of_solomon.htm">Temple of Solomon</a></b><br>The first temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bronze_stands.htm">Bronze Stands</a></b><br>Part of the temple furnishings, these stands were used to support the basins for washing, showcasing the detailed craftsmanship and the importance of purity in worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the temple was built, serving as the spiritual and political center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_detail_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Detail in Worship</a></b><br>The intricate design of the temple furnishings, including the bronze stands, highlights the importance of detail and excellence in our worship and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_craftsmanship.htm">Unity in Craftsmanship</a></b><br>The casting of the supports and panels as a unit symbolizes the unity and harmony that should characterize the body of Christ, working together for God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purity_and_preparation.htm">Purity and Preparation</a></b><br>The stands supported basins for washing, reminding us of the need for spiritual cleansing and preparation before approaching God in worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_and_holiness.htm">God's Presence and Holiness</a></b><br>The temple and its furnishings were a constant reminder of God's presence and the holiness required to dwell with Him, calling us to live lives set apart for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithful_service.htm">Legacy of Faithful Service</a></b><br>Just as Hiram's craftsmanship left a lasting legacy in the temple, our service to God should aim to leave a legacy of faithfulness and dedication.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_bible_say_pi_is_3.htm">Why does the Bible say pi is 3 instead of 3.14?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_pi_miscounted_in_1_kings_7_23.htm">Why does the Bible miscount the value of pi in 1 Kings 7:23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_in_temples_(1_kings_8_13_acts_7_48).htm">Does God dwell in temples? (1 Kings 8:13 vs. Acts 7:48)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_solomon's_pagan_altars.htm">1 Kings 11:7 - Is there any archaeological evidence of the pagan altars and high places that Solomon supposedly built?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 35.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And in the top</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">head</span>] <span class="cmt_word">of</span> <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>the base was there a round compass</span> [Probably "the base above" (ver. 29)or stand for the laver. This was apparently <span class="accented">arched</span> to the height of nine inches above the <span class="accented">top</span> of the base] <span class="cmt_word">of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base the ledges</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">hands</span>. These can hardly be either "the hands of the wheels" (ver. 32) or the "shoulders" of ver. 30 or ver. 34, but what they were it is difficult to say. They may have been arms or projections supporting the laver] <span class="cmt_word">thereof</span> <span class="cmt_word">and the borders thereof were of the same.</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">from it, sc.</span>, of one piece or casting.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/7-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">At the top</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְרֹ֣אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of each stand</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּכוֹנָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·ḵō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4350.htm">Strong's 4350: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fixed resting place, base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[was] a circular</span><br /><span class="heb">עָגֹ֣ל ׀</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḡōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5696.htm">Strong's 5696: </a> </span><span class="str2">Circular</span><br /><br /><span class="word">band</span><br /><span class="heb">סָבִ֑יב</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">half</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲצִ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a cubit</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאַמָּ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’am·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, a cubit, a door-base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">high.</span><br /><span class="heb">קוֹמָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(qō·w·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6967.htm">Strong's 6967: </a> </span><span class="str2">Height</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The supports</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדֹתֶ֔יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḏō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and panels</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִסְגְּרֹתֶ֖יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mis·gə·rō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4526.htm">Strong's 4526: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something enclosing, a margin, a stronghold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were cast as a unit</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּֽנָּה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַ֨ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the top</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹ֤אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the stand.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּכֹנָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·ḵō·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4350.htm">Strong's 4350: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fixed resting place, base</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/7-35.htm">1 Kings 7:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/7-35.htm">1 Kings 7:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/7-35.htm">1 Kings 7:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/7-35.htm">1 Kings 7:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/7-35.htm">1 Kings 7:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/7-35.htm">1 Kings 7:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/7-35.htm">1 Kings 7:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/7-35.htm">1 Kings 7:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/7-35.htm">1 Kings 7:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/7-35.htm">1 Kings 7:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 7:35 In the top of the base was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/7-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 7:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 7:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>