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and the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, of gold, and that perfect gold;

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The Perfection of Gold

Scholars highlight the unique Hebrew phrase for "perfect gold," which can be translated as "perfections" or "completeness." This detail, emphasized by the Chronicler, shows that only the absolute finest and most flawless materials were used for God's house. It serves as a powerful reminder to offer God our very best, reflecting His supreme worth.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 4:21

19th Century

Bishop

And the flowers ... gold. —See 1 Kings 7:49.

And that perfect gold.It…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 4:21

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 3:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 4:1–22

17th Century

Minister

Here is a further account of the furniture of God's house. Both outside and inside, there was that which typified the grace of the gospel and fores…