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and the cups, and the snuffers, and the basins, and the spoons, and the fire pans, of pure gold; and the hinges, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, [to wit], of the temple, of gold.
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Commentators explain that these weren't just random gold items; each had a specific function in worship. The spoons held incense, the basins held the blood of sacrifices, the snuffers trimmed the lamps, and the firepans carried hot coals. Even the door hinges were solid gold, showing the incredible value and dedication Solomon invested in every detail of God's house.
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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…
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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…
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Reformed Baptist
And the bowls To keep the oil in:
and the snuffers ; to trim the lamps with; t…
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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 …