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and the lampstands, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, of pure gold; and the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, of gold;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
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 the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle<…
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