2 Chronicles 4:10
2 Chronicles 4:10 in Multiple Translations
He put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner.
And he set the sea on the right side of the east end, over against the south.
And he set the sea on the right side of the house eastward, toward the south.
He put the great water-vessel on the right side of the house to the east, facing south.
He placed the Sea on the south side, by the southeast corner.
And he set the Sea on the right side Eastward toward the South.
And the sea he hath placed on the right shoulder eastward, over-against the south.
He set the sea on the right side of the house eastward, toward the south.
And he set the sea on the right side of the east end, over against the south.
And he set the sea on the right side over against the east toward the south.
They placed the very large tank on the south side of the temple, at the southeast corner.
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2 Chronicles 4:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
הַ/יָּ֗ם
נָתַ֞ן
מִ/כֶּ֧תֶף
הַ/יְמָנִ֛ית
קֵ֖דְמָ/ה
מִ/מּ֥וּל
נֶֽגְבָּ/ה
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/יָּ֗ם
yâm
H3220
West
Art | N-ms
נָתַ֞ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מִ/כֶּ֧תֶף
kâthêph
H3802
shoulder
Prep | N-fs
הַ/יְמָנִ֛ית
yᵉmânîy
H3233
right
Art | Adj
קֵ֖דְמָ/ה
qedem
H6924
front
Adv | Suff
מִ/מּ֥וּל
mûwl
H4136
opposite
Prep | Prep
נֶֽגְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
Negeb
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 4:10
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/יָּ֗ם
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.
נָתַ֞ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
מִ/כֶּ֧תֶף
kâthêph
H3802
"shoulder"
Prep | N-fs
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.
הַ/יְמָנִ֛ית
yᵉmânîy
H3233
"right"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means right or right hand, and is also used to mean south, as in the southern direction, in the Bible.
Definition: : right right, right hand Also means: ye.ma.ni (יְמָנִי ": south" H3233H)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: (on the) right (hand). See also: Exodus 29:20; 1 Kings 6:8; Ezekiel 47:2.
קֵ֖דְמָ/ה
qedem
H6924
"front"
Adv | Suff
The front or east direction, often used to describe a location or time, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it describes the direction of the temple. It can also mean something is ancient or from the past, like the stories in Genesis.
Definition: : east 1) east, antiquity, front, that which is before, aforetime 1a) front, from the front or east, in front, mount of the East 1b) ancient time, aforetime, ancient, from of old, earliest time 1c) anciently, of old (adverb) 1d) beginning 1e) east
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: aforetime, ancient (time), before, east (end, part, side, -ward), eternal, [idiom] ever(-lasting), forward, old, past. Compare H6926 (קִדְמָה). See also: Genesis 2:8; Nehemiah 12:46; Psalms 44:2.
מִ/מּ֥וּל
mûwl
H4136
"opposite"
Prep | Prep
This word means opposite or in front of, often used to describe location or direction. In Exodus 14:2, the Israelites camped in front of Pi-ha-hiroth, facing the sea. It provides a sense of spatial awareness and orientation in biblical contexts.
Definition: 1) front 1a) front 1b) in the opposite direction prep 2) in front of 2a) in front of 2b) (with prefix) 2b1) towards the front of, to the front of, on the front of 2b2) from the front of, off the front of, close in front of, on the forefront of
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: (over) against, before, (fore-) front, from, (God-) ward, toward, with. See also: Exodus 18:19; Deuteronomy 11:30; Micah 2:8.
נֶֽגְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
N-ms | Suff
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 4:10
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 4:10
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:10
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 4:10
Context — The Courts
8Additionally, he made ten tables and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. He also made a hundred gold bowls.
9He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze.
10He put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner.
11Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of God: 12the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 7:39 | He set five stands on the south side of the temple and five on the north, and he put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner of the temple. |
2 Chronicles 4:10 Summary
The Sea was a big bronze basin used for the priests to clean themselves before serving God, as seen in 1 Kings 7:23-26. It was placed on the south side of the temple, at the southeast corner, as part of the temple's design. This shows us that God wants us to be clean and pure in our hearts and actions, as expressed in Psalm 51:7 and Matthew 5:8. Just like the Sea was important for the priests, we need to make sure our hearts are clean and pure before God, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9 and Hebrews 10:22.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Sea in 2 Chronicles 4:10?
The Sea, also known as the Bronze Sea, was a large bronze basin used for the purification of the priests, as mentioned in 1 Kings 7:23-26 and 2 Chronicles 4:2-5, symbolizing the importance of spiritual cleansing in the worship of God, as seen in Ezekiel 36:25 and Hebrews 10:22.
Why was the Sea placed on the south side, at the southeast corner?
The specific placement of the Sea may have been for ceremonial or practical reasons, but the Bible does not provide a clear explanation, leaving room for speculation and further study of the temple's layout, such as in 1 Kings 7:39 and 2 Chronicles 4:9.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 2 Chronicles?
This verse contributes to the broader narrative of 2 Chronicles, which highlights the construction of the temple and the establishment of worship in Jerusalem, as seen in 2 Chronicles 2:1 and 5:1, demonstrating King Solomon's commitment to following God's commands, as expressed in 1 Chronicles 28:20 and Proverbs 3:1-2.
What can we learn from the attention to detail in the construction of the temple?
The meticulous care in building the temple, including the placement of the Sea, teaches us about the importance of honoring God with our best efforts and resources, as seen in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:23-24, and the value of meticulous planning and execution in our own spiritual journeys, as encouraged in Proverbs 24:3-4 and Luke 14:28-30.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the Sea's purpose for purification, what areas of my life need spiritual cleansing, and how can I apply the principle of purification in my daily walk with God, as seen in Psalm 51:7 and Acts 22:16?
- How can I, like King Solomon, demonstrate my commitment to following God's commands in my own life and worship, as expressed in Deuteronomy 11:1 and Matthew 22:37-40?
- What are some ways I can honor God with my best efforts and resources, just as the craftsmen did in building the temple, as seen in Exodus 35:30-35 and 1 Corinthians 16:2?
- As I consider the temple's design and the Sea's placement, what can I learn about the importance of intentional planning and execution in my own spiritual growth, as encouraged in Proverbs 24:27 and 2 Timothy 2:15?
- How can I balance the need for meticulous planning with the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 4:10
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 3:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 4:10
Furthermore he made the court of the priests, and the great court, and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors of them with brass. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:10
2 Chronicles 4:10 And he set the sea on the right side of the east end, over against the south.Ver. 10. And he set the sea.] See 1 Kings 7:39.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:10
(10) And he set the sea . . .—Literally, And he set the sea on the right shoulder, eastward, in front of the southward; i.e., on the south-east side of the house (1 Kings 7:39, b.). The LXX. and some MSS. add “of the house,” which appears to have fallen out of the text.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 4:10
10. the sea] See 2 Chronicles 4:2-5. on the right side of the east end, over against the south] R.V. on the right side of the house eastward, toward the south; cp. 1 Kings 7:39. 11–18 (= 1 Kings 7:40-47). The Works of Huram This section is taken from the parallel passage of 1 Kings. The variations are few.