1 Kings 7:44
1 Kings 7:44 in Multiple Translations
the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea;
And one sea, and twelve oxen under the sea;
and the one sea, and the twelve oxen under the sea;
And the great water-vessel, with the twelve oxen under it;
the Sea; the twelve bulls under the Sea;
And the sea, and twelue bulles vnder that sea,
and the one sea, the twelve oxen under the sea,
the one sea; the twelve oxen under the sea;
And one sea, and twelve oxen under the sea;
And one sea, and twelve oxen under the sea.
the big tank; the twelve statues of oxen on whose backs the tank was placed;
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 7:44
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1 Kings 7:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
הַ/יָּ֖ם
הָ/אֶחָ֑ד
וְ/אֶת
הַ/בָּקָ֥ר
שְׁנֵים
עָשָׂ֖ר
תַּ֥חַת
הַ/יָּֽם
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/יָּ֖ם
yâm
H3220
West
Art | N-ms
הָ/אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/בָּקָ֥ר
bâqâr
H1241
cattle
Art | N-cs
שְׁנֵים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
עָשָׂ֖ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
תַּ֥חַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep
הַ/יָּֽם
yâm
H3220
West
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 7:44
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/יָּ֖ם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Art | N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
הָ/אֶחָ֑ד
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.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/בָּקָ֥ר
bâqâr
H1241
"cattle"
Art | N-cs
Domesticated cattle or oxen, used for work or sacrifice, like the animals used in the temple sacrifices in 1 Kings 8:63.
Definition: 1) cattle, herd, oxen, ox 1a) cattle (generic pl. but sing. in form-coll) 1b) herd (particular one) 1c) head of cattle (individually)
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beeve, bull ([phrase] -ock), [phrase] calf, [phrase] cow, great (cattle), [phrase] heifer, herd, kine, ox. See also: Genesis 12:16; Deuteronomy 8:13; Psalms 66:15.
שְׁנֵים
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עָשָׂ֖ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
תַּ֥חַת
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
הַ/יָּֽם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Art | N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 7:44
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Context — Completion of the Bronze Works
42the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars);
43the ten stands; the ten basins on the stands;
44the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea;
45and the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. All the articles that Huram made for King Solomon in the house of the LORD were made of burnished bronze. 46The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 7:23 | He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 7:25 | The Sea stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The Sea rested on them, with all their hindquarters toward the center. |
1 Kings 7:44 Summary
The Sea and the twelve oxen underneath it, as described in 1 Kings 7:44, represent spiritual cleansing and purification, as well as strength and stability. Just like the priests washed themselves in the Sea before serving God, we need to cleanse ourselves spiritually to be ready to serve Him, as seen in Exodus 30:17-21. The twelve oxen, supporting the Sea, remind us of the importance of unity and cooperation, as demonstrated by the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles, and we can reflect this unity in our relationships with others, as encouraged in Matthew 22:37-40. By applying these principles, we can experience spiritual growth and a deeper connection with God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Sea in 1 Kings 7:44?
The Sea, also known as the Bronze Sea, was a large basin used for the priests to wash themselves before performing their duties, as seen in Exodus 30:17-21, and it symbolized cleansing and purification, reflecting the spiritual cleansing we experience through Jesus Christ, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 6:11.
Why were twelve oxen underneath the Sea?
The twelve oxen, three facing each of the four directions, supported the Sea and held it in place, signifying strength, stability, and the unity of the twelve tribes of Israel, as seen in Genesis 49:28, under the leadership of King Solomon, who was chosen by God, as stated in 1 Chronicles 28:5.
What is the spiritual significance of the number twelve in the Bible?
The number twelve is a significant number in the Bible, often representing completeness, perfection, or unity, such as the twelve tribes of Israel in Genesis 49:28, the twelve apostles in Matthew 10:2-4, and the twelve gates in Revelation 21:21, highlighting God's order and design in His creation and redemption plan.
How does the description of the Sea and the oxen relate to our lives today?
The description of the Sea and the oxen reminds us of the importance of spiritual cleansing and purification, as well as the need for strength and stability in our lives, which can be found in our relationship with God, as expressed in Psalm 51:7 and 2 Corinthians 12:9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of the Sea and the twelve oxen evoke in my heart, and how can I apply the principles of spiritual cleansing and unity to my own life?
- How can I, like the oxen, provide strength and support to others in my community, and what role can I play in promoting unity and stability?
- What are some areas in my life where I need spiritual cleansing and purification, and how can I, like the priests, wash myself and prepare for service to God?
- In what ways can I reflect the unity and completeness represented by the number twelve in my relationships with others, and how can I promote a sense of community and cooperation?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:44
[See comments on 1 Kings 7:40]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:44
The two pillars, and the two bowls of the chapiters that were on the top of the two pillars; and the two networks, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:44
1 Kings 7:44 And one sea, and twelve oxen under the sea; Ver. 44. See Trapp on "1 Kings 7:41".
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:44
(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).