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God's Spirit in Artistry
One commentator emphasizes that the Bible attributes Hiram's artistic skill to the Spirit of God. This broadens our understanding of spiritual gifts beyond teaching or prophecy to include craftsmanship and creative talents. It affirms that God illuminates and inspires artists, engineers, and builders, showing that 'there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.'
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 7:49–50
18th Century
Theologian
See the notes on Exodus 25:31-38. The “bowls” of 1 Kings 7:50 were the “bowls” for the tables (Exodus 37:16), which were la…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 7:13–50
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…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 7:49
17th Century
Pastor
And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side,
and five on the left, before the oracle<…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 7:48–51
17th Century
Minister
Christ is now the Temple and the Builder; the Altar and the Sacrifice; the Light of our souls, and the Bread of life; able to supply all the needs …