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The four wheels were underneath the panels; and the axles of the wheels were in the base: and the height of a wheel was a cubit and half a cubit.
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God's Spirit in Craftsmanship
One commentator highlights that the Bible attributes the incredible artistic and technical skill of the temple craftsmen to the Spirit of God. This shows a broad view of spiritual gifts, recognizing that God empowers not just prophets and preachers, but also artists, engineers, and builders. This affirms that secular skills and creative talents are also gifts from the same Spirit.
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1 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The diameter of the wheel here (two and a quarter feet) can be compared with that of the earliest Assyrian chariot-wheels, which was under three fe…
19th Century
Anglican
The exceedingly graphic and elaborate description of the work of Hiram on the vessels and furniture of the Temple, and on the great pillars, clearl…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And under the borders were four wheels Not under the borders last mentioned, but those in (1 Kings 7:29)…
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