Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Below the rim, gourds encircled it—ten to a cubit. The gourds were cast in two rows in one piece with the Sea. New Living Translation It was encircled just below its rim by two rows of decorative gourds. There were about six gourds per foot all the way around, and they were cast as part of the basin. English Standard Version Under its brim were gourds, for ten cubits, compassing the sea all around. The gourds were in two rows, cast with it when it was cast. Berean Standard Bible Below the rim, ornamental buds encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. Berean Literal Bible And were ornamental buds beneath its brim round about surrounding it, ten by the cubit, all the way around the Sea. In two rows the ornamental buds were cast when it was cast. King James Bible And under the brim of it round about there were knops compassing it, ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about: the knops were cast in two rows, when it was cast. New King James Version Below its brim were ornamental buds encircling it all around, ten to a cubit, all the way around the Sea. The ornamental buds were cast in two rows when it was cast. New American Standard Bible Under its brim gourds went around encircling it ten to a cubit, completely surrounding the Sea; the gourds were in two rows, cast with the rest. NASB 1995 Under its brim gourds went around encircling it ten to a cubit, completely surrounding the sea; the gourds were in two rows, cast with the rest. NASB 1977 And under its brim gourds went around encircling it ten to a cubit, completely surrounding the sea; the gourds were in two rows, cast with the rest. Legacy Standard Bible Now under its brim gourds went around encircling it ten to a cubit, entirely encircling the sea; the gourds were in two rows, cast with the Sea when it was cast. Amplified Bible Under its brim were gourds encircling it ten to a cubit, completely surrounding the Sea; the gourds were in two rows, cast in one piece with it. Berean Annotated Bible Below the rim, ornamental buds encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. Christian Standard Bible Ornamental gourds encircled it below the brim, ten every half yard, completely encircling the basin. The gourds were cast in two rows when the basin was cast. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ornamental gourds encircled it below the brim, 10 every half yard, completely encircling the reservoir. The gourds were cast in two rows when the reservoir was cast. American Standard Version And under the brim of it round about there were knops which did compass it, for ten cubits, compassing the sea round about: the knops were in two rows, cast when it was cast. Contemporary English Version Two rows of bronze gourds were around the outer edge of the bowl, ten gourds to every 45 centimeters. English Revised Version And under the brim of it round about there were knops which did compass it, for ten cubits, compassing the sea round about: the knops were in two rows, cast when it was cast. GOD'S WORD® Translation Under the rim were two rows of gourds all around the 45-foot circumference of the pool. They were cast in metal when the pool was cast. Good News Translation All around the outer edge of the rim of the tank were two rows of bronze gourds, which had been cast all in one piece with the rest of the tank. International Standard Version Under the brim, completely encircling it, were two rows of gourds inlaid as part of the original casting, ten to a cubit. NET Bible Under the rim all the way around it were round ornaments arranged in settings 15 feet long. The ornaments were in two rows and had been cast with "The Sea." New Heart English Bible Under its brim around there were buds which encircled it, for seventeen feet and three inches, encircling the sea: the buds were in two rows, cast when it was cast. Webster's Bible Translation And under the brim of it around there were knobs compassing it, ten in a cubit, compassing the sea around: the knobs were cast in two rows, when it was cast. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBelow the rim, ornamental buds encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. World English Bible Under its brim around there were buds which encircled it for ten cubits, encircling the sea. The buds were in two rows, cast when it was cast. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand knobs beneath its brim around are going around it, ten by the cubit, going around the sea; the knobs [are] in two rows, cast in its being cast. Berean Literal Bible And were ornamental buds beneath its brim round about surrounding it, ten by the cubit, all the way around the Sea. In two rows the ornamental buds were cast when it was cast. Young's Literal Translation and knops beneath its brim round about are compassing it, ten by the cubit, going round the sea round about; in two rows are the knops, cast in its being cast. Smith's Literal Translation And ornaments from beneath to its lip round about surrounding it, ten by the cubit, folding round the sea round about: two rows of ornaments being cast in its casting. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd a graven work under the brim of it compassed it, for ten cubits going about the sea: there were two rows cast of chamfered sculptures. Catholic Public Domain Version And a sculpted work under the brim encircled it for ten cubits going around the sea. There were two rows cast of striated sculptures. New American Bible Under the brim, gourds encircled it for ten cubits around the compass of the sea; the gourds were in two rows and were cast in one mold with the sea. New Revised Standard Version Under its brim were panels all around it, each of ten cubits, surrounding the sea; there were two rows of panels, cast when it was cast. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd under the brim of it round about there were buds encircling it, ten in a cubit, enclosing the sea; the buds were formed in two rows when it was cast. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The brims from under the edge as a circle, they go around it ten cubits; they go around the sea as a circle, two rows of the brims that were smelted in smelting. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And under the brim of it round about there were knops which did compass it, for ten cubits, compassing the sea round about; the knops were in two rows, cast when it was cast. Brenton Septuagint Translation And stays underneath its rim round about compassed it ten cubits round; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Molten Sea23He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. 24Below the rim, ornamental buds encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. 25The Sea stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The Sea rested on them, with all their hindquarters toward the center.… Cross References Below the rim, 2 Chronicles 4:5 It was a handbreadth thick, and its rim was fashioned like the brim of a cup, like a lily blossom. It could hold three thousand baths. Exodus 25:25 And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. Exodus 37:12 And he made a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ornamental buds encircled it, Exodus 25:31-34 Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. … Exodus 37:19-20 There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. / And on the lampstand were four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals. 1 Kings 6:29 Then he carved the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers. ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, 2 Chronicles 4:3 Below the rim, figures of oxen encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. 2 Chronicles 4:2 He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. cast in two rows 2 Chronicles 4:4 The Sea stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The Sea rested on them, with all their hindquarters toward the center. Exodus 25:18-19 Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. Exodus 37:7-8 He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. as a part of the Sea. Exodus 25:36 The buds and branches are to be all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold. Exodus 37:17 Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. Exodus 30:18-21 “You are to make a bronze basin with a bronze stand for washing. Set it between the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and put water in it, / with which Aaron and his sons are to wash their hands and feet. / Whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister by presenting a food offering to the LORD, they must wash with water so that they will not die. … 1 Kings 6:18 The cedar paneling inside the temple was carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; not a stone could be seen. 1 Kings 6:32 The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold. Treasury of Scripture And under the brim of it round about there were knops compassing it, ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about: the knops were cast in two rows, when it was cast. knops 1 Kings 6:18 And the cedar of the house within was carved with knops and open flowers: all was cedar; there was no stone seen. Exodus 25:31-36 And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same… Exodus 37:17-22 And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same: … compassing the sea 2 Chronicles 4:3 And under it was the similitude of oxen, which did compass it round about: ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about. Two rows of oxen were cast, when it was cast. Jump to Previous Below Brim Buds Cast Circling Colocynths Compass Compassing Completely Cubit Cubits Edge Encircled Encircling Enclosing Encompassing Flower Gourds Knobs Knops Lines Metal Rest Rim Round Rows Sea Surrounding Ten Thirty TogetherJump to Next Below Brim Buds Cast Circling Colocynths Compass Compassing Completely Cubit Cubits Edge Encircled Encircling Enclosing Encompassing Flower Gourds Knobs Knops Lines Metal Rest Rim Round Rows Sea Surrounding Ten Thirty Together1 Kings 7 1. The building of Solomon's house2. Of the house of Lebanon 6. Of the porch of pillars 7. Of the porch of judgment 8. Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter 13. Hiram's work of the two pillars, 23. Of the molten sea 27. Of the ten bases 38. Of the ten lavers 40. and all the vessels Below the rim This phrase refers to the location on the large basin known as the "Sea" in Solomon's Temple. The rim signifies the upper boundary of the basin, indicating that the decorative elements were placed just beneath the top edge. This placement suggests a design meant to be visible and appreciated by those approaching the Temple, highlighting the importance of beauty and craftsmanship in worship settings. ornamental buds encircled it ten per cubit all the way around the Sea cast in two rows as a part of the Sea Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple and its furnishings, including the "Sea" mentioned in this verse. 2. Hiram A skilled craftsman from Tyre, who was responsible for the bronze work in Solomon's temple, including the casting of the Sea. 3. The Sea A large basin made of cast bronze, used for ceremonial washing by the priests in the temple. It symbolizes purity and cleansing. 4. Gourds Decorative elements cast into the Sea, symbolizing abundance and God's provision. 5. The Temple The central place of worship for Israel, representing God's presence among His people. Teaching Points Symbolism of PurityThe Sea represents the need for spiritual cleansing. Just as the priests washed before serving, we must seek spiritual purity through Christ. God's Provision The gourds symbolize abundance. Trust in God's provision for both physical and spiritual needs. Attention to Detail in Worship The intricate design of the temple furnishings reflects the importance of reverence and care in our worship practices. Community and Service The Sea was used by many priests, highlighting the communal aspect of worship and service in the body of Christ. Legacy of Faithfulness Solomon's dedication to building the temple serves as a reminder of the importance of leaving a legacy of faithfulness to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 7:24?2. How does 1 Kings 7:24 reflect God's attention to detail in creation? 3. What is the significance of the "gourds" in the temple's design? 4. How can we apply the craftsmanship in 1 Kings 7:24 to our work? 5. In what ways does 1 Kings 7:24 connect to Exodus 31:1-11? 6. How does the temple's design inspire us to honor God in our lives? 7. What is the significance of the gourds in 1 Kings 7:24? 8. How does 1 Kings 7:24 reflect the craftsmanship of Solomon's temple? 9. What do the gourds symbolize in the context of 1 Kings 7:24? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 7? 11. Why does the Bible say pi is 3 instead of 3.14? 12. 2 Kings 7:1 -- How can a city under severe famine suddenly have an abundance of food within 24 hours? 13. Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5) 14. How does 2 Kings 14:7's claim of killing 10,000 Edomites align with the lack of archaeological evidence for such a battle? What Does 1 Kings 7:24 Mean Below the rim“Below the rim…” (1 Kings 7:24) points to that narrow band just under the lip of the massive bronze basin Solomon commissioned. The detail signals how even the hidden or less-visible portions of God’s house mattered. Compare Exodus 25:31–33, where lampstand branches carried almond blossoms beneath their cups, and Revelation 4:3, where the very throne’s rainbow extends around it—each instance highlighting that beauty and precision belong everywhere God dwells. Ornamental buds encircled it The basin wasn’t plain; “ornamental buds encircled it.” 2 Chronicles 4:3 repeats the same feature, confirming both books’ description. Like the pomegranates on the priestly robe (Exodus 28:33-34), these buds preached fruitfulness and life, mirroring Eden imagery (Genesis 2:9). Their unbroken circle reminds us of God’s unending provision. Ten per cubit Spacing mattered: “ten per cubit.” With a cubit roughly eighteen inches, each bud sat less than two inches from its neighbor. Such density shouts abundance. Think of Psalm 23:5—“my cup overflows.” The measure isn’t random; it underscores that in God’s presence there is no sparseness, only lavish sufficiency. All the way around the Sea The buds ran “all the way around the Sea.” Nothing was left undecorated. First Kings 6:29 says Solomon carved “cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers” on every wall; again, completeness is the theme. Isaiah 6:3 proclaims, “the whole earth is full of His glory.” In the temple’s microcosm, the Sea’s rim declares that same glory saturating every side. Cast in two rows “They were cast in two rows.” Instead of being attached later, the rows were integral, poured with the basin in one solid mold. 2 Samuel 22:31 notes, “the word of the LORD is flawless,” and this flawless casting illustrates that truth—no seams, no weak joints. In New Testament language, Christ is the cornerstone joined perfectly to His people (Ephesians 2:20-21). As a part of the Sea “…as a part of the Sea.” The buds were not add-ons; they were one with the vessel. John 15:4 echoes the idea spiritually: “Remain in Me, and I will remain in you.” Union, not mere attachment, is God’s design—whether for bronze buds or redeemed believers. summary Every phrase of 1 Kings 7:24 layers meaning onto Solomon’s Bronze Sea: hidden beauty beneath the rim, fruitful buds encircling in abundance, perfect order in their spacing, completeness around the whole circumference, flawless strength in being cast together, and inseparable union as part of the vessel. The verse illustrates how God surrounds His people with overflowing, unbroken, perfectly joined grace and glory. Verse 24. - And under the brim of it round about [The edge of the laver was curved outwards (ver. 26)] there were knops [see note on 1 Kings 6:18. The text of 2 Chronicles 4:3, בקרים ("the similitude of oxen"), is obviously a clerical error for פקעים (Keil), but whether דמות is an interpolation may well be doubted. Keil thinks it was introduced to explain the mention of oxen] compassing [Heb. surrounding, some word] it, ten in a cubit [It does not follow from this that each gourd or knop was "a little over two inches in diameter " (Keil), for they may not have been in close contact, and, moreover the cubit was probably 18 inches], compassing the sea round about : the ]mops were cast in two rows, when it was cast. [Lit., two rows; the knops were cast in its casting. The "brass," of which the laver was composed, had been taken by David from the cities of Hadarezer (1 Chronicles 18:8; 1 Samuel 8:8, LXX.)]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Belowמִתַּ֨חַת (mit·ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition-m Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of the rim, לִשְׂפָת֤וֹ ׀ (liś·p̄ā·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin ornamental buds וּפְקָעִים֩ (ū·p̄ə·qā·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6497: Gourd (shaped) ornaments encircled סָבִיב֙ (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around it, אֹת֔וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case ten עֶ֚שֶׂר (‘e·śer) Number - feminine singular Strong's 6235: Ten per cubit בָּֽאַמָּ֔ה (bā·’am·māh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base all the way מַקִּפִ֥ים (maq·qi·p̄îm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5362: To strike, to knock together, surround, circulate around סָבִ֑יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around the Sea, הַיָּ֖ם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin cast יְצֻקִ֖ים (yə·ṣu·qîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard in two שְׁנֵ֤י (šə·nê) Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) rows טוּרִים֙ (ṭū·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2905: A row, a wall as a part of [the Sea]. בִּיצֻקָתֽוֹ׃ (bî·ṣu·qā·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3333: Poured out, run into a, mould Links 1 Kings 7:24 NIV1 Kings 7:24 NLT 1 Kings 7:24 ESV 1 Kings 7:24 NASB 1 Kings 7:24 KJV 1 Kings 7:24 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 7:24 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 7:24 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 7:24 French Bible 1 Kings 7:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 7:24 Under its brim around there were buds (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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