And the mouth of it within the chapiter and above was a cubit: but the mouth thereof was round after the work of the base, a cubit and an half: and also upon the mouth of it were gravings with their borders, foursquare, not round.
The opening of each stand had a raised rim that went up about 18 inches, and the opening itself was round like the base design, measuring about 27 inches across. Around the rim were carved decorations with square borders, not round ones.
This verse describes the detailed craftsmanship of the bronze stands used in Solomon's temple, showing how carefully and beautifully everything was made for God's house.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed description of the bronze furnishings that master craftsman Hiram made for Solomon's temple around 960 BC. These ten bronze stands were wheeled carts that held large basins for washing sacrificial offerings. The intricate design and precise measurements show the importance of creating beautiful, high-quality items for worship of God.
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