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He set the bases, five on the right side of the house, and five on the left side of the house: and he set the sea on the right side of the house eastward, toward the south.
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God's Spirit in Artistry
Commentators note that the Bible attributes the skill of the temple's artisan, Hiram, to the "wisdom of heart" given by God's Spirit. This shows that God values and empowers not just prophets and priests, but also artists and craftsmen. Your practical and creative skills can be seen as a divine gift for God's glory.
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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 he put five bases on the right side of the house On the south side, which is commonly understood; that is, of th…
Presbyterian
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…
