1 Kings 7:34
1 Kings 7:34 in Multiple Translations
Each stand had four handles, one for each corner, projecting from the stand.
And there were four undersetters to the four corners of one base: and the undersetters were of the very base itself.
And there were four undersetters at the four corners of each base: the undersetters thereof were of the base itself.
And there were four angle-plates at the four angles of every base, forming part of the structure of the base.
Each cart had four handles, one on each corner, made as part of the stand.
And foure vndersetters were vpon the foure corners of one base: and the vndersetters thereof were of the base it selfe.
And four shoulders [are] unto the four corners of the one base; out of the base [are] its shoulders.
There were four supports at the four corners of each base. Its supports were of the base itself.
And there were four undersetters to the four corners of one base: and the undersetters were of the very base itself.
And the four undersetters that were at every corner of each base, were of the base itself cast and joined together.
At the top corners of each cart there were handles. These were cast in the same mold as the rest of the cart.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 7:34
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1 Kings 7:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַרְבַּ֣ע
כְּתֵפ֔וֹת
אֶ֚ל
אַרְבַּ֣ע
פִּנּ֔וֹת
הַ/מְּכֹנָ֖ה
הָֽ/אֶחָ֑ת
מִן
הַ/מְּכֹנָ֖ה
כְּתֵפֶֽי/הָ
וְ/אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Conj | Adj
כְּתֵפ֔וֹת
kâthêph
H3802
shoulder
N-fp
אֶ֚ל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
פִּנּ֔וֹת
pinnâh
H6438
corner
N-fp
הַ/מְּכֹנָ֖ה
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
base
Art | N-fs
הָֽ/אֶחָ֑ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ/מְּכֹנָ֖ה
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
base
Art | N-fs
כְּתֵפֶֽי/הָ
kâthêph
H3802
shoulder
N-fd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 7:34
וְ/אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Conj | Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
כְּתֵפ֔וֹת
kâthêph
H3802
"shoulder"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for shoulder describes the upper end of the arm, where garments hang, and is used in Exodus 28:7 to describe the shoulder pieces of the ephod.
Definition: 1) shoulder, shoulder-blade, side, slope 1a) shoulder, shoulder-blade (of man) 1b) shoulder, shoulder-pieces (of animals) 1c) side, slope (of mountain) 1d) supports (of laver)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: arm, corner, shoulder(-piece), side, undersetter. See also: Exodus 27:14; 2 Kings 11:11; Isaiah 11:14.
אֶ֚ל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
פִּנּ֔וֹת
pinnâh
H6438
"corner"
N-fp
This word refers to a corner or an angle, like a pinnacle or a chief ruler. It's used in descriptions of buildings, cities, and leaders in the Bible, like in Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) corner 1a) corner (of square objects) 1b) corner (of ruler or chief-fig.) Also means: pen (פֵּן "Corner" H6434)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: bulwark, chief, corner, stay, tower. See also: Exodus 27:2; Psalms 118:22; Proverbs 7:8.
הַ/מְּכֹנָ֖ה
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
"base"
Art | N-fs
In the original Hebrew, this word refers to a base or a pedestal, providing a foundation for something. It is used in the Bible to describe the base of the altar or other structures, emphasizing stability and strength. This concept is crucial in understanding the design of the tabernacle.
Definition: fixed resting place, base, pedestal Also means: me.khu.nah (מְכֻנָה "base" H4369)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: base. See also: 1 Kings 7:27; 1 Kings 7:43; Jeremiah 27:19.
הָֽ/אֶחָ֑ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/מְּכֹנָ֖ה
mᵉkôwnâh
H4350
"base"
Art | N-fs
In the original Hebrew, this word refers to a base or a pedestal, providing a foundation for something. It is used in the Bible to describe the base of the altar or other structures, emphasizing stability and strength. This concept is crucial in understanding the design of the tabernacle.
Definition: fixed resting place, base, pedestal Also means: me.khu.nah (מְכֻנָה "base" H4369)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: base. See also: 1 Kings 7:27; 1 Kings 7:43; Jeremiah 27:19.
כְּתֵפֶֽי/הָ
kâthêph
H3802
"shoulder"
N-fd | Suff
The Hebrew word for shoulder describes the upper end of the arm, where garments hang, and is used in Exodus 28:7 to describe the shoulder pieces of the ephod.
Definition: 1) shoulder, shoulder-blade, side, slope 1a) shoulder, shoulder-blade (of man) 1b) shoulder, shoulder-pieces (of animals) 1c) side, slope (of mountain) 1d) supports (of laver)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: arm, corner, shoulder(-piece), side, undersetter. See also: Exodus 27:14; 2 Kings 11:11; Isaiah 11:14.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 7:34
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:34
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:34
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:34
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:34
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:34
Context — The Ten Bronze Stands
32There were four wheels under the panels, and the axles of the wheels were attached to the stand; each wheel was a cubit and a half in diameter.
33The wheels were made like chariot wheels; their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of cast metal.
34Each stand had four handles, one for each corner, projecting from the stand.
35At the top of each stand was a circular band half a cubit high. The supports and panels were cast as a unit with the top of the stand. 36He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around.1 Kings 7:34 Summary
This verse describes the stands that held the bronze basins in the Temple, and how each stand had four handles, one for each corner, which were used for lifting and moving the stands. This attention to detail shows us that God cares about the little things, just like He does in our lives, as seen in Matthew 10:29-31. The handles also remind us that we are called to be mobile and ready to serve, like the Israelites with the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:12-15. By focusing on the details, we can learn to trust God's plan and provision for our lives, just as the Israelites trusted God's presence in the Temple.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the four handles on each stand?
The four handles on each stand, one for each corner, were likely used for lifting and moving the stands, as indicated in 1 Kings 7:34, and this design is reminiscent of the mobility of the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:12-15.
How do the details of the stands relate to the overall design of the Temple?
The stands, with their intricate details such as the four handles, wheels, and engravings, demonstrate the careful planning and craftsmanship that went into the construction of the Temple, as described in 1 Kings 6-7, and reflect the attention to detail found in other biblical structures, like the Tabernacle in Exodus 25-31.
What can we learn from the emphasis on craftsmanship in this verse?
The emphasis on craftsmanship in 1 Kings 7:34, and throughout the chapter, teaches us about the importance of diligence and attention to detail in our work, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24, where we are called to do our work heartily, as for the Lord.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the Temple's symbolic significance?
The description of the stands and their handles in 1 Kings 7:34 contributes to our understanding of the Temple as a symbol of God's presence and glory, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-5, where the Temple is the setting for a dramatic revelation of God's holiness and majesty.
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in the construction of the Temple reveal about God's character and expectations for His people?
- How can I apply the principle of careful craftsmanship in my own life and work, as reflected in Colossians 3:23-24?
- What symbolic significance might the four handles on each stand hold, and how can I relate this to my own walk with God?
- In what ways can I reflect the beauty and order of God's creation, as seen in the intricate design of the Temple, in my own life and community?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:34
And there were four undersetters to the four corners of one base,.... Or pillars, as in 1 Kings 7:30 and the undersetters were of the base itself; they were cast together, and of the same piece of metal with it.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:34
And the work of the bases was on this manner: they had borders, and the borders were between the ledges: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:34
Not only of the same matter, but of the same piece, being cast with it.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:34
1 Kings 7:34 And [there were] four undersetters to the four corners of one base: [and] the undersetters [were] of the very base itself.Ver. 34. And there were four undersetters.] Heb., Shoulders, sc., to uphold the vessel.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:34
(13-50) The exceedingly graphic and elaborate description of the work of Hiram on the vessels and furniture of the Temple, and on the great pillars, bears on the very face of it the most evident marks of historical accuracy and of the use of contemporary documents, and it has, moreover, great antiquarian interest. Looked at in itself, it shows that the Temple (like many other buildings in the comparative infancy of architecture) depended for its effect, not so much on size or proportion, as on rich material, elaborate decoration, and costly furniture, on which all the resources both of treasure and art were lavished. But besides this, the sense of the especial sacredness attached to all the vessels of the Temple, which was hereafter to degenerate into a Pharisaic superstition (see Matthew 23:16-18), suggested the most careful record of every detail, and reverently traced to “the Spirit of God” the gift of “wisdom of heart” “to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,” as in Bezaleel and Aholiab for the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:31-32), so also in Hiram for the Temple. There is something especially remarkable in this broad comprehensiveness of conception which recognises the illuminating and inspiring power of the Spirit of God, not only in the moral and religious teaching of the prophet and the devotional utterances of the psalmist, but in the warlike enthusiasm of the Judge, the sagacity of the statesman, the imaginative skill of the artist, and the wisdom of the philosophic thinker. Nothing could more strikingly illustrate the Apostolic declaration: “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:4).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:34
34. And there were four undersetters to, &c.] Literally, ‘shoulders at &c.’ The mention of these ‘shoulder-pieces’ again immediately after the wheel seems, if we may rely on the correct order of the text, to shew that they belonged to the wheel-work. of one base] That is, of each one. of the very base itself] The ‘very’ is surplusage. Literally, it is ‘from (i.e. of) the base were its shoulders,’ i.e. they were of one piece with it.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:34
The undersetters were cast with the base, not afterward attached to it, and were therefore stronger and better able to support the laver.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:34
34. Of the very base itself — Cast so as to be one solid piece with the base, and not joined to it by pins or nails.