1 Kings 7:47

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And Solomon left all the vessels [unweighed], because they were exceeding many: neither was the weight of the brass found out.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Shlomo did not weigh any of these objects, because there were so many of them; thus the total weight of the bronze could not be determined.

Berean Standard Bible:

Solomon left all these articles unweighed, because there were so many. The weight of the bronze could not be determined.

American Standard Version:

And Solomon left all the vessels unweighed, because they were exceeding many: the weight of the brass could not be found out.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Solomon^{H8010} left^{H3240} all the vessels^{H3627} unweighed, because they were exceeding^{{H3966}{H3966}} many^{H7230}: neither was the weight^{H4948} of the brass^{H5178} found out^{H2713}.

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Commentary for 1 Kings 7:47

1 Kings 7:47 is a verse that falls within the detailed description of the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, also known as Solomon's Temple, under the direction of King Solomon. This temple was built as a dwelling place for the God of Israel and was renowned for its grandeur and wealth. The verse specifically highlights the vast quantity of bronze vessels and furnishings that were made for the temple, emphasizing that they were so numerous that Solomon did not even have them weighed. The historical context of this verse is the zenith of Solomon's reign, a period marked by peace, prosperity, and extensive building projects, including the temple, which was one of the most significant achievements of his reign.

The themes present in this verse include the opulence of Solomon's temple, the meticulous attention to detail in its construction, and the sheer abundance of materials used, which reflects the wealth and resources at Solomon's disposal. The mention of unweighed bronze vessels also underscores the idea that the temple was built with the best and most plentiful resources, signifying both the splendor of the worship of God and the king's commitment to constructing a house worthy of the divine presence. Additionally, the verse may imply a sense of awe and reverence for the temple as a holy place, where the exact accounting of wealth was secondary to the sacred purpose of the objects within it. This focus on the temple's contents also prefigures the later significance of these sacred vessels in the religious life of Israel, as they would play a central role in temple worship and rituals.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3240
   There are 73 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָנַח
   Transliteration: yânach
   Pronunciation: yaw-nakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay; bestow, cast down, lay (down, up), leave (off), let alone (remain), pacify, place, put, set (down), suffer, withdraw, withhold. (The Hiphil forms with the dagesh are here referred to, in accordance with the older grammarians; but if any distinction of the kind is to be made, these should rather be referred to נוּחַ, and the others here.)
   
3. Strong's Number: H3627
   There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כְּלִי
   Transliteration: kᵉlîy
   Pronunciation: kel-ee'
   Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3966
   There are 278 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְאֹד
   Transliteration: mᵉʼôd
   Pronunciation: meh-ode'
   Description: from the same as אוּד; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated); diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well.
   
5. Strong's Number: H7230
   There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֹב
   Transliteration: rôb
   Pronunciation: robe
   Description: from רָבַב; abundance (in any respect); abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age).
   
6. Strong's Number: H4948
   There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִשְׁקָל
   Transliteration: mishqâl
   Pronunciation: mish-kawl'
   Description: from שָׁקַל; weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act); (full) weight.
   
7. Strong's Number: H5178
   There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נְחֹשֶׁת
   Transliteration: nᵉchôsheth
   Pronunciation: nekh-o'-sheth
   Description: for נְחוּשָׁה; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver); brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel.
   
8. Strong's Number: H2713
   There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָקַר
   Transliteration: châqar
   Pronunciation: khaw-kar'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately; find out, (make) search (out), seek (out), sound, try.