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Artistry as a Divine Gift
One commentator highlights that the Bible attributes the magnificent artistic skill of Hiram, who crafted the pomegranates and other items, to the 'Spirit of God.' This shows that God's Spirit empowers not just prophets, but also artists and craftsmen. It affirms that creative and technical skills are divine gifts to be used for God's glory, illustrating the principle of 'diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit' (1 Cor. 12:4).
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1 Kings
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19th Century
Bishop
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
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Kings 7:40)
17th Century
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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…