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Immeasurable Generosity
The fact that the bronze vessels were too numerous to be weighed highlights the immense scale of the offering to God. Commentators explain this wasn't just a large amount; it was an immeasurable quantity. This reflects the superabundant generosity poured into God's house, symbolizing the limitless nature of God's own provision and grace for His people.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 7:47
18th Century
Theologian
The bronze used to make the two pillars, Jachin and Boaz, the bronze sea, and the various vessels was taken by David from two cities belonging to H…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 7:47
19th Century
Bishop
Solomon left all the vessels unweighed. —The brass for these vessels had (1 Chronicles 18:8) been taken by Da…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 7:47
17th Century
Pastor
And Solomon left all the vessels [unweighed], because they
were exceeding many
The ve…
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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…