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Above and below the lions and bulls were wreaths of hammered work. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Both the panels and the crossbars were decorated with carved lions, oxen, and cherubim. Above and below the lions and oxen were wreath decorations. <a href="/esv/1_kings/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> and on the panels that were set in the frames were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the frames, both above and below the lions and oxen, there were wreaths of beveled work. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubims: and upon the ledges there was a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions made of thin work. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/7.htm">New King James Version</a> on the panels that were between the frames were lions, oxen, and cherubim. And on the frames was a pedestal on top. Below the lions and oxen were wreaths of plaited work. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and on the borders which were between the crossbars were lions, oxen, and cherubim; and on the crossbars there was a pedestal above, and beneath the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> and on the borders which were between the frames were lions, oxen and cherubim; and on the frames there was a pedestal above, and beneath the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and on the borders which were between the frames were lions, oxen and cherubim; and on the frames there was a pedestal above, and beneath the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and on the borders which were between the frames were lions, oxen, and cherubim; and on the frames there was a pedestal above, and beneath the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. <a href="/amp/1_kings/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> On the borders between the frames were lions, oxen, and cherubim; and on the frames there was a pedestal above. Beneath the lions and oxen were borders of hanging work. <a href="/csb/1_kings/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and on the frames between the cross-pieces were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the cross-pieces there was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and on the frames between the cross-pieces were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the cross-pieces there was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. <a href="/asv/1_kings/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> and on the panels that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubim; and upon the ledges there was a pedestal above; and beneath the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. <a href="/erv/1_kings/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> and on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubim; and upon the ledges there was a pedestal above: and beneath the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> On the panels set in frames were lions, oxen, and angels. These were also on the frames. Above and below the lions and the cattle were engraved designs. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> with the figures of lions, bulls, and winged creatures on the panels; and on the frames, above and underneath the lions and bulls, there were spiral figures in relief. <a href="/isv/1_kings/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> and on the borders between the cross-pieces were lions, oxen, and cherubim. A pedestal was placed above the cross-pieces, and beneath the lions and oxen there were wreaths hanging down. <a href="/msb/1_kings/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work. <a href="/net/1_kings/7.htm">NET Bible</a> On these frames and joints were ornamental lions, bulls, and cherubs. Under the lions and bulls were decorative wreaths. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and on the panels that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubim; and on the ledges there was a pedestal above; and beneath the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubim: and upon the ledges there was a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions made of thin work. <a href="/web/1_kings/7.htm">World English Bible</a> and on the panels that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubim; and on the ledges there was a pedestal above; and beneath the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and on the borders that [are] between the joinings [are] lions, oxen, and cherubim, and on the joinings a base above, and beneath the lions and the oxen [are] additions—sloping work. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and on the borders that are between the joinings are lions, oxen, and cherubs, and on the joinings a base above, and beneath the lions and the oxen are additions -- sloping work. <a href="/slt/1_kings/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And upon the borders which were between the joinings, lions, oxen, and cherubs: and upon the joinings thus from above: and from beneath to the lions and to the oxen, wreaths, a work of descent.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And between the little crowns and the ledges were lions, and oxen, and cherubims: and in the joinings likewise above: and under the lions and oxen, as it were bands of brass hanging down. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And between the little crowns and the edges, there were lions, and oxen, and cherubim; and similarly in the junctures above. And under the lions and oxen were something like bands of brass hanging down. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/7.htm">New American Bible</a> On the panels within the frames there were lions, oxen, and cherubim; and on the frames likewise, above and below the lions and oxen, there were wreaths in hammered relief. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> on the borders that were set in the frames were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the frames, both above and below the lions and oxen, there were wreaths of beveled work.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And on the borders that were between the panels were lions, oxen, and cherubim; and upon the panels was the same, both above and below, lions and oxen; the appearance of the work was beautiful. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And upon the prominences that were between the collars were lionesses and bulls and Cherubim, and upon the coverings from above and from beneath: lionesses and bulls, the appearance of beautiful work.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and on the borders that were between the stays were lions, oxen, and cherubim; and upon the stays it was in like manner above; and beneath the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work. <a href="/sep/1_kings/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And upon their borders between the projection were lions, and oxen, and cherubs: and on the projections, even so above, and also below were the places of lions and oxen, hanging work. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/7-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=2578" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">The Ten Bronze Stands</a> …28This was the design of the stands: They had side panels attached to uprights, 29<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.">and on</a> <a href="/hebrew/4526.htm" title="4526: ham·mis·gə·rō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Border, rim, fastness. From cagar; something enclosing, i.e. A margin; concretely, a stronghold.">the panels</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">between</a> <a href="/hebrew/7948.htm" title="7948: haš·lab·bîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Joining pieces (of stands). From shalab; a spacer or raised interval, i.e. The stile in a frame or panel.">the uprights</a> <a href="/hebrew/738.htm" title="738: ’ă·rā·yō·wṯ (N-mp) -- A lion. Or earyeh; from 'arah; a lion.">were lions,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1241.htm" title="1241: bā·qār (N-ms) -- Cattle, herd, an ox. From baqar; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender; collectively, a herd.">oxen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: ū·ḵə·rū·ḇîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">and cherubim.</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.">On</a> <a href="/hebrew/7948.htm" title="7948: haš·lab·bîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Joining pieces (of stands). From shalab; a spacer or raised interval, i.e. The stile in a frame or panel.">the uprights</a> <a href="/hebrew/3653.htm" title="3653: kên (N-ms) -- A stand, pedestal, station. The same as ken, used as a noun; a stand, i.e. Pedestal or station.">was a pedestal</a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: mim·mā·‘al (Prep-m:: Adv) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.">above,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ū·mit·ta·ḥaṯ (Conj-w, Prep-m) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">and below</a> <a href="/hebrew/738.htm" title="738: la·’ă·rā·yō·wṯ (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- A lion. Or earyeh; from 'arah; a lion.">the lions</a> <a href="/hebrew/1241.htm" title="1241: wə·lab·bā·qār (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Cattle, herd, an ox. From baqar; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender; collectively, a herd.">and oxen</a> <a href="/hebrew/3914.htm" title="3914: lō·yō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Perhaps wreath. A form of livyah; a wreath.">were wreaths</a> <a href="/hebrew/4174.htm" title="4174: mō·w·rāḏ (N-ms) -- A descent, slope. From yarad; a descent; as architecture, an ornamental appendage, perhaps a festoon.">of beveled</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: ma·‘ă·śêh (N-msc) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">work.</a> 30Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles and a basin resting on four supports, with wreaths at each side.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18-20</a> Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat. <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7-9</a> He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-3.htm">2 Chronicles 4:3-5</a> Below the rim, figures of oxen encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. / The Sea stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The Sea rested on them, with all their hindquarters toward the center. / It was a handbreadth thick, and its rim was fashioned like the brim of a cup, like a lily blossom. It could hold three thousand baths. <a href="/ezekiel/1-5.htm">Ezekiel 1:5-10</a> and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, / but each had four faces and four wings. / Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf, gleaming like polished bronze. ... <a href="/ezekiel/10-14.htm">Ezekiel 10:14</a> Each of the cherubim had four faces: the first face was that of a cherub, the second that of a man, the third that of a lion, and the fourth that of an eagle. <a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a> And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” <a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Revelation 5:6</a> Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. <a href="/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11</a> And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/revelation/19-4.htm">Revelation 19:4</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!” <a href="/isaiah/6-2.htm">Isaiah 6:2-3</a> Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” <a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">Numbers 7:89</a> When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him. <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">1 Kings 6:29</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">1 Kings 6:35</a> He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and he overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings. <a href="/2_chronicles/3-10.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10-13</a> 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. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And on the borders that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubim: and on the ledges there was a base above: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions made of thin work.lions<a href="/1_kings/7-25.htm">1 Kings 7:25</a> It stood upon twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east: and the sea was set above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward.<a href="/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27</a> And he set the cherubims within the inner house: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house.<a href="/ezekiel/1-10.htm">Ezekiel 1:10</a> As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four also had the face of an eagle.cherubims<a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a> So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.<a href="/exodus/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18</a> And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.<a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7</a> And he made two cherubims of gold, beaten out of one piece made he them, on the two ends of the mercy seat;certain additions<a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a> Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/8-5.htm">Additions</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Base</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-24.htm">Below</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-12.htm">Beneath</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-24.htm">Bulls</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Fillets</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-5.htm">Frame</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Frames</a> <a href="/acts/14-13.htm">Garlands</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-33.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Ledges</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-25.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Panels</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-11.htm">Pedestal</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Square</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-9.htm">Thin</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Uprights</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Wreaths</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Additions</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-30.htm">Base</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-30.htm">Below</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-30.htm">Beneath</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-44.htm">Bulls</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-18.htm">Fillets</a> <a href="/job/17-7.htm">Frame</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">Frames</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Garlands</a> <a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">Ledges</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-37.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-44.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Panels</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Pedestal</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Square</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/psalms/109-24.htm">Thin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-9.htm">Uprights</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-30.htm">Wreaths</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 7</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">The building of Solomon's house</a> 2. <a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">Of the house of Lebanon</a> 6. <a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Of the porch of pillars</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Of the porch of judgment</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter</a> 13. <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">Hiram's work of the two pillars,</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Of the molten sea</a> 27. <a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm">Of the ten bases</a> 38. <a href="/1_kings/7-38.htm">Of the ten lavers</a> 40. <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">and all the vessels</a> </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 panels described here are part of the intricate design of Solomon's temple furnishings, specifically the ten bronze stands used for the basins. Lions, oxen, and cherubim are significant symbols in biblical literature. Lions often represent strength and majesty, as seen in the tribe of Judah (<a href="/genesis/49-9.htm">Genesis 49:9</a>). Oxen symbolize service and sacrifice, reflecting the agricultural society of ancient Israel and the importance of offerings (<a href="/numbers/7-3.htm">Numbers 7:3</a>). Cherubim are angelic beings associated with the presence of God, as seen in the Garden of Eden (<a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a>) and on the Ark of the Covenant (<a href="/exodus/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18-22</a>). The inclusion of these figures emphasizes the temple's role as a place of divine presence and worship.On the uprights was a pedestal above, The pedestal above the uprights suggests a structure designed for stability and prominence. In ancient Near Eastern architecture, pedestals were often used to elevate important objects, signifying their sacred or royal status. This design choice highlights the importance of the temple furnishings and their role in the worship practices of Israel. The elevation of the basins on pedestals may symbolize the exaltation of God's holiness and the purity required in approaching Him.and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work. Wreaths of beveled work indicate a high level of craftsmanship and artistry. Beveled work involves cutting at an angle, creating a decorative effect that adds depth and beauty. This attention to detail reflects the care and reverence with which the temple was constructed, as it was intended to be a dwelling place for God's name (<a href="/1_kings/8-29.htm">1 Kings 8:29</a>). The use of wreaths may also symbolize victory and honor, common themes in biblical imagery (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">1 Corinthians 9:25</a>). The combination of these elements in the temple's design underscores the glory and majesty of God, as well as the dedication of Solomon and the Israelites to create a fitting place for worship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple and his palace, including the intricate designs described in this passage. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hiram_of_tyre.htm">Hiram of Tyre</a> The skilled craftsman who worked on the temple and palace, known for his expertise in bronze work. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_and_palace.htm">The Temple and Palace</a> The structures built by Solomon, showcasing the wealth, artistry, and dedication to God. 4. <a href="/topical/l/lions,_oxen,_and_cherubim.htm">Lions, Oxen, and Cherubim</a> Symbolic figures used in the decoration, representing strength, service, and divine presence. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where Solomon's temple and palace were constructed, the spiritual and political center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_in_worship.htm">Symbolism in Worship</a> The use of lions, oxen, and cherubim in the temple's design reflects the importance of symbolism in worship, reminding us of God's strength, service, and holiness. <a href="/topical/a/artistry_and_craftsmanship.htm">Artistry and Craftsmanship</a> The detailed work of Hiram and the artisans emphasizes the value of using our God-given talents to honor Him, encouraging us to pursue excellence in our work for His glory. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a> The cherubim symbolize God's presence and protection, reminding us that God is always with us, guiding and guarding our lives. <a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_worship.htm">Continuity of Worship</a> The similarities between the Tabernacle and the Temple highlight the continuity of worship practices, encouraging us to maintain traditions that honor God while being open to His leading in new ways. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_reverence.htm">Holiness and Reverence</a> The intricate designs and symbolic figures in the temple call us to approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His holiness and majesty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 7</a> <a href="/q/is_1_kings_7_27-29's_design_plausible.htm">How plausible is the ornate design and sheer volume of items crafted in 1 Kings 7:27-29 when compared to similar works from that era?</a> <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> <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> <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>Verse 29. - And on the borders [panels] that were between the ledges were lions [i.e., figures or bas-reliefs of lions], oxen, and cherubims ["The lion and the ox are the two animal forms which occur most frequently in Assyrian decoration" (Rawlinson). They have also found a place through the cherubim, in the symbolism of Christianity]: and upon the ledges there was a base above [i.e., there was a pedestal or stand (כֵּן; see ver. 31) of some sort for the laver upon the square basis]: and beneath the lions and oxen were certain additions [Heb. wreaths, festoons, לִוְיָה. (cf. <a href="/proverbs/1-9.htm">Proverbs 1:9</a>), corona] made of thin work. [Heb. pensile or hanging work, מורָד from יָרַד descendit; Vulgate, dependentia. It would seem that on the panel, beneath the figures of animals, etc., were sculptured hanging festoons of flowers. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/7-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and on וְעַֽל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the panels הַמִּסְגְּר֞וֹת (ham·mis·gə·rō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4526.htm">Strong's 4526: </a> Something enclosing, a margin, a stronghold between בֵּ֣ין (bên) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> An interval, space between the uprights הַשְׁלַבִּ֗ים (haš·lab·bîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7948.htm">Strong's 7948: </a> A spacer, raised interval, the stile in a, frame, panel were lions, אֲרָי֤וֹת ׀ (’ă·rā·yō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_738.htm">Strong's 738: </a> A lion oxen, בָּקָר֙ (bā·qār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1241.htm">Strong's 1241: </a> Beef cattle, ox, a herd and cherubim. וּכְרוּבִ֔ים (ū·ḵə·rū·ḇîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> Probably an order of angelic beings On וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the uprights הַשְׁלַבִּ֖ים (haš·lab·bîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7948.htm">Strong's 7948: </a> A spacer, raised interval, the stile in a, frame, panel was a pedestal כֵּ֣ן (kên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3653.htm">Strong's 3653: </a> A stand, pedestal, station above, מִמָּ֑עַל (mim·mā·‘al) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4605.htm">Strong's 4605: </a> The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top and below וּמִתַּ֙חַת֙ (ū·mit·ta·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of the lions לַאֲרָי֣וֹת (la·’ă·rā·yō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_738.htm">Strong's 738: </a> A lion and oxen וְלַבָּקָ֔ר (wə·lab·bā·qār) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1241.htm">Strong's 1241: </a> Beef cattle, ox, a herd were wreaths לֹי֖וֹת (lō·yō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3914.htm">Strong's 3914: </a> Perhaps wreath of beveled מוֹרָֽד׃ (mō·w·rāḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4174.htm">Strong's 4174: </a> A descent, an ornamental appendage, a festoon work. מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה (ma·‘ă·śêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 7:29 And on the panels that were between (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 7:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/7-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 7:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:30" /></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>