1 Kings 7:40

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the basons. So Hiram made an end of doing all the work that he made king Solomon for the house of the LORD:

Complete Jewish Bible:

Hiram made the ash pots, shovels and sprinkling basins. With that, Hiram completed all the work he had done for King Shlomo in the house of ADONAI -

Berean Standard Bible:

Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of the LORD:

American Standard Version:

And Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the basins. So Hiram made an end of doing all the work that he wrought for king Solomon in the house of Jehovah:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Hiram^{H2438} made^{H6213} the lavers^{H3595}, and the shovels^{H3257}, and the basons^{H4219}. So Hiram^{H2438} made^{H3615} an end of doing^{H6213} all the work^{H4399} that he made^{H6213} king^{H4428} Solomon^{H8010} for the house^{H1004} of the LORD^{H3068}:

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Commentary for 1 Kings 7:40

1 Kings 7:40 is a verse that falls within the narrative describing the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, also known as Solomon's Temple. This temple was built under the direction of King Solomon, who sought the expertise of Hiram, a skilled craftsman from Tyre, known for his wisdom and understanding.

The verse specifically mentions three types of bronze vessels that Hiram made for the temple: lavers, shovels, and basons. These items were essential for the temple's rituals and maintenance. Lavers were large basins used for washing, shovels were likely used to handle burning coals or incense, and basons were bowls or pans that could hold various items or liquids necessary for temple services.

The historical context of this verse is the United Monarchy period of Israel, when Solomon reigned as king, approximately around the 10th century BCE. This period was marked by relative peace and prosperity, allowing for grand architectural projects such as the construction of the temple, which was central to Israelite worship.

The themes present in this verse include the importance of craftsmanship and artistry in religious practice, the attention to detail and ritual purity in the temple, and the international cooperation between Israel and Tyre, as evidenced by Hiram's involvement. The verse also underscores the completion of a significant phase of work for the temple, reflecting the fulfillment of Solomon's ambitious vision for a magnificent place of worship for the God of Israel.

In summary, 1 Kings 7:40 highlights the craftsmanship of Hiram and the completion of the bronze furnishings for Solomon's Temple, underscoring the temple's role as a place of worship that required meticulous preparation and adherence to ritual practices. This verse is part of a larger narrative that emphasizes the grandeur of the temple and the divine sanction of Solomon's reign.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H2438
   There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חִירָם
   Transliteration: Chîyrâm
   Pronunciation: khee-rawm'
   Description: or חִירוֹםlemma חִירֹם missing vav, corrected to חִירוֹם; another form of חוּרָם; Chiram or Chirom, the name of two Tyrians; Hiram, Huram.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3595
   There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כִּיּוֹר
   Transliteration: kîyôwr
   Pronunciation: kee-yore'
   Description: or כִּיֹּר; from the same as כּוּר; properly, something round (as excavated or bored), i.e. a chafing-dish forcoals or a caldron forcooking; hence (from similarity of form) a washbowl; also (for the same reason) a pulpit or platform; hearth, laver, pan, scaffold.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3257
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָע
   Transliteration: yâʻ
   Pronunciation: yaw
   Description: from יָעָה; a shovel; shovel.
   
5. Strong's Number: H4219
   There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִזְרָק
   Transliteration: mizrâq
   Pronunciation: miz-rawk'
   Description: from זָרַק; a bowl (as if for sprinkling); bason, bowl.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3615
   There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כָּלָה
   Transliteration: kâlâh
   Pronunciation: kaw-law'
   Description: a primitive root; to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitived (to complete, prepare, consume); accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste.
   
7. Strong's Number: H4399
   There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְלָאכָה
   Transliteration: mᵉlâʼkâh
   Pronunciation: mel-aw-kaw'
   Description: from the same as מֲלְאָךְ; properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor); business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship).
   
8. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
9. Strong's Number: H8010
   There are 263 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁלֹמֹה
   Transliteration: Shᵉlômôh
   Pronunciation: shel-o-mo'
   Description: from שָׁלוֹם; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor; Solomon.
   
10. Strong's Number: H1004
    There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בַּיִת
    Transliteration: bayith
    Pronunciation: bah'-yith
    Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
    
11. Strong's Number: H3068
    There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהֹוָה
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
    Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.