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Hiram made the basins, and the shovels, and the basins. So Hiram made an end of doing all the work that he worked for king Solomon in the house of Yahweh:
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God's Spirit in Every Skill
One commentator highlights a profound truth: the Bible attributes Hiram's artistic and metalworking genius to the 'Spirit of God.' This shows that God's gifts are not limited to pastors or prophets. The skill of an artist, craftsman, or any professional can be an expression of God's Spirit, reminding us that 'there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit' (1 Cor. 12:4).
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1 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Lavers - Rather, according to the true reading, “pots” (compare 1 Kings 7:45; 2 Chronicles 4:16). The “pots” were th…
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 Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the basins , &c.] The lavers are not the ten before mentioned, of the make of …
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