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A Grand Symbol of Purity
Commentators explain that the 'molten sea' was a massive bronze basin, far larger than the tabernacle's laver, used for the priests' ceremonial washing. Its immense size, about 15 feet in diameter and holding thousands of gallons, symbolized the grandeur of the temple and the profound importance of purity for those who ministered before God.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 7:23
18th Century
Theologian
Solomon's "molten sea," named for its great size, replaced the tabernacle's laver (Exodus 30:18–21), which was required for the ceremon…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 7:23–26
19th Century
Bishop
A molten sea—a gigantic laver for the ablution of the priests—corresponding to the laver of brass in the Tabernacle ([Reference Ex…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 7:23
17th Century
Pastor
And he made a molten sea A large vessel made of molten brass, which, because of the great quantity of water it held, is called a se…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 7:13–47
17th Century
Minister
Some think the two brazen pillars in the porch of the temple were to teach those who came to worship to depend on God alone for strength and establ…