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The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve brazen bulls that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made for the house of Yahweh-the brass of all these vessels was without weight.
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The Weight of the Loss
The list of temple treasures, including the massive bronze pillars and sea, is described as 'without weight,' signifying their immense value. Commentators suggest this detailed account serves a spiritual purpose: to help the reader feel the gravity of the loss. The splendor of what was taken away underscores the devastating consequences of the nation's unrepentant sin.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
twelve brasen bulls that were under - Omitted in 2 Kings and in Jeremiah 27:19. This was probably correct, because the statement here about …
19th Century
Anglican
The caldrons also, and the shovels ... — The list in 2 Kings 25:14–16 omits the basins, the caldrons, the candle…
16th Century
Protestant
Laus Deo
Commentary on Lamentations
Calvin's Preface
LECTURES OF JOHN CALVIN
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The two pillars, one sea, and twelve brasen bulls The two pillars of Jachin and Boaz before mentioned, and the molte…
The Chaldean army made woeful havoc. But nothing is related here as particularly as the carrying away of the articles in the temple. The remembranc…
