1 Kings 7:39 · KJV
"And he put five bases on the right side of the house, and five on the left side of the house: and he set the sea on the right side of the house eastward over against the south."
King James Version
What does 1 Kings 7:39 mean? →Passage Context
37After this manner he made the ten bases: all of them had one casting, one measure, and one size.
38Then made he ten lavers of brass: one laver contained forty baths: and every laver was four cubits: and upon every one of the ten bases one laver.
39And he put five bases on the right side of the house, and five on the left side of the house: and he set the sea on the right side of the house eastward over against the south.
40And 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:
41The 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;
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view the importance of structure in your life?
2
What does it mean for you to have a solid foundation?
3
When have you felt the need for balance in your surroundings?
Life Application
faith
Consider building your faith on a solid foundation through prayer and study.
relationships
Ensure that your relationships have a strong support system, just like the bases of the temple.
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