1 Kings 7:33
New International Version
The wheels were made like chariot wheels; the axles, rims, spokes and hubs were all of cast metal.

New Living Translation
and were similar to chariot wheels. The axles, spokes, rims, and hubs were all cast from molten bronze.

English Standard Version
The wheels were made like a chariot wheel; their axles, their rims, their spokes, and their hubs were all cast.

Berean Standard Bible
The wheels were made like chariot wheels; their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of cast metal.

King James Bible
And the work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel: their axletrees, and their naves, and their felloes, and their spokes, were all molten.

New King James Version
The workmanship of the wheels was like the workmanship of a chariot wheel; their axle pins, their rims, their spokes, and their hubs were all of cast bronze.

New American Standard Bible
The workmanship of the wheels was like the workmanship of a chariot wheel. Their axles, their rims, their spokes, and their hubs were all cast.

NASB 1995
The workmanship of the wheels was like the workmanship of a chariot wheel. Their axles, their rims, their spokes, and their hubs were all cast.

NASB 1977
And the workmanship of the wheels was like the workmanship of a chariot wheel. Their axles, their rims, their spokes, and their hubs were all cast.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the workmanship of the wheels was like the workmanship of a chariot wheel. Their axles, their rims, their spokes, and their hubs were all cast.

Amplified Bible
The wheels were made like a chariot wheel: their axles, their rims, their spokes, and their hubs were all cast.

Christian Standard Bible
The wheels’ design was similar to that of chariot wheels: their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of cast metal.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The wheels’ design was similar to that of chariot wheels: their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of cast metal.

American Standard Version
And the work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel: their axletrees, and their felloes, and their spokes, and their naves, were all molten.

Contemporary English Version
and looked like chariot wheels. The axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were made out of bronze.

English Revised Version
And the work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel: their axletrees, and their felloes, and their spokes, and their naves, were all molten.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The wheels were made like chariot wheels. The axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all cast metal.

Good News Translation
The wheels were like chariot wheels; their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of bronze.

International Standard Version
The wheels resembled those of a chariot, with their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs made of cast bronze.

Majority Standard Bible
The wheels were made like chariot wheels; their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of cast metal.

NET Bible
The wheels were constructed like chariot wheels; their crossbars, rims, spokes, and hubs were made of cast metal.

New Heart English Bible
The work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel: their axles, and their rims, and their spokes, and their naves, were all molten.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel: their axletrees, and their naves, and their fellies, and their spokes, were all molten.

World English Bible
The work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel. Their axles, their rims, their spokes, and their hubs were all of cast metal.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the work of the wheels [is] as the work of the wheel of a chariot, their spokes, and their axles, and their felloes, and their naves; the whole [is] molten.

Young's Literal Translation
And the work of the wheels is as the work of the wheel of a chariot, their spokes, and their axles, and their felloes, and their naves; the whole is molten.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the work of the wheels as the work of a wheel of the chariot: their hands and their backs and their joinings and their gatherings all cast.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they were such wheels as are used to be made in a chariot: and their axletrees, and spokes, and strakes, and naves, were all east.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now these were the kind of wheels such as are often made for a chariot. And their axels, and spokes, and tires, and centers were all cast.

New American Bible
The wheels were constructed like chariot wheels; their axletrees, rims, spokes, and hubs were all cast.

New Revised Standard Version
The wheels were made like a chariot wheel; their axles, their rims, their spokes, and their hubs were all cast.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel; their axletrees and their spokes and their rims and their hubs were all cast.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the work of the wheels was like the work of the wheels of chariots, and their hands and their sides and their ornaments and their beauty was the work of smelting.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel; their axletrees, and their felloes, and their spokes, and their naves, were all molten.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the work of the wheels was as the work of chariot wheels: their axles, and their felloes, and the rest of their work, were all molten.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Ten Bronze Stands
32There were four wheels under the panels, and the axles of the wheels were attached to the stand; each wheel was a cubit and a half in diameter. 33The wheels were made like chariot wheels; their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of cast metal. 34Each stand had four handles, one for each corner, projecting from the stand.…

Cross References
Exodus 25:12-15
Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. / And make poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. / Insert the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark, in order to carry it. ...

2 Chronicles 4:16
and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze.

Ezekiel 1:15-21
When I looked at the living creatures, I saw a wheel on the ground beside each creature with its four faces. / The workmanship of the wheels looked like the gleam of beryl, and all four had the same likeness. Their workmanship looked like a wheel within a wheel. / As they moved, they went in any of the four directions, without pivoting as they moved. ...

1 Kings 6:36
Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.

2 Chronicles 3:17
Then he set up the pillars in front of the temple, one on the south and one on the north. The pillar on the south he named Jachin, and the pillar on the north he named Boaz.

1 Kings 10:16-17
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

2 Chronicles 9:15-16
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

Jeremiah 52:20-23
As for the two pillars, the Sea, the twelve bronze bulls under it, and the movable stands that King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. / Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall and twelve cubits in circumference; each was hollow, four fingers thick. / The bronze capital atop one pillar was five cubits high, with a network of bronze pomegranates all around. The second pillar, with its pomegranates, was similar. ...

1 Kings 7:29-30
and on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work. / Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles and a basin resting on four supports, with wreaths at each side.

2 Chronicles 4:13
the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars);

1 Kings 7:38-39
He also made ten bronze basins, each holding forty baths and measuring four cubits across, one basin for each of the ten stands. / He set five stands on the south side of the temple and five on the north, and he put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner of the temple.

2 Chronicles 4:2-5
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. / 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. / 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. ...

1 Kings 7:23-26
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. / 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. / 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. ...

2 Chronicles 4:12
the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars;

1 Kings 7:40-45
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: / the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars); ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel: their axletrees, and their naves, and their felloes, and their spokes, were all molten.

Ezekiel 1:16,18
The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the colour of a beryl: and they four had one likeness: and their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel…

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1 Kings 7
1. The building of Solomon's house
2. 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














The wheels were made like chariot wheels
This phrase draws a vivid picture of the craftsmanship and design of the wheels. In ancient times, chariot wheels were known for their strength and durability, essential for battle and transportation. The Hebrew word for "wheels" is "אוֹפַן" (ophan), which signifies a circular motion or a wheel. The comparison to chariot wheels suggests not only functionality but also a sense of readiness and mobility, reflecting the dynamic nature of God's work and the movement of His purposes in the world. The chariot, often a symbol of power and divine intervention, reminds us of the heavenly chariots seen in visions by prophets like Ezekiel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the execution of His divine will.

their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs
Each component of the wheel is mentioned, highlighting the intricate and detailed craftsmanship involved. The axle, or "צִיר" (tsir), is the central shaft that holds the wheel, symbolizing stability and support. The rims, "גַּלְגַּל" (galgal), provide the outer boundary, ensuring the wheel's integrity and function, much like the boundaries set by God's commandments that guide and protect His people. The spokes, "חִשּׁוּר" (chishur), connect the rim to the hub, representing the interconnectedness of God's creation and His people, each part essential to the whole. The hubs, "נָבֶל" (nabel), are the central part of the wheel, signifying the core or heart, much like the heart of worship and devotion that should be central in the life of a believer.

were all of cast metal
The use of cast metal, "נְחוֹשֶׁת" (nechosheth), often translated as bronze, indicates strength, durability, and resilience. Bronze was a common material in ancient craftsmanship, known for its ability to withstand pressure and wear. This choice of material reflects the enduring nature of God's promises and the steadfastness required in the life of faith. The process of casting metal involves refining and purifying, akin to the spiritual refinement believers undergo to become vessels of honor for God's purposes. The use of metal also points to the temple's sacredness, as bronze was used extensively in the tabernacle and temple furnishings, symbolizing judgment and redemption.

Verse 33. - And the work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel [Heb. the chariot, i.e., the ordinary chariot]: their axletrees [Heb. hands], and their naves [Gesenius understands rims. He derives גַּב gibbus, from גָּבַב curvatus est] , and their felloes [or fellies, as the word is now written. These axe the parts which compose the circumference of the wheel; but Gesen. translates spokes, because they are the joinings (חַָשק conjunxit) of nave and rim] and their spokes [חִשֻּׁרִים Gesen. would render naves, because the spokes collect at that part], were all molten.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The wheels
הָא֣וֹפַנִּ֔ים (hā·’ō·w·p̄an·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 212: A wheel

were made
וּמַֽעֲשֵׂה֙ (ū·ma·‘ă·śêh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

like
כְּמַעֲשֵׂ֖ה (kə·ma·‘ă·śêh)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

chariot
הַמֶּרְכָּבָ֑ה (ham·mer·kā·ḇāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4818: A chariot

wheels;
אוֹפַ֣ן (’ō·w·p̄an)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 212: A wheel

their axles,
יְדוֹתָ֣ם (yə·ḏō·w·ṯām)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3027: A hand

rims,
וְגַבֵּיהֶ֗ם (wə·ḡab·bê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1354: The back, the top, rim, a boss, a vault, arch of eye, bulwarks

spokes,
וְחִשֻּׁקֵיהֶ֛ם (wə·ḥiš·šu·qê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2839: Conjoined, a wheel-spoke, rod connecting the hub with the rim

and hubs
וְחִשֻּׁרֵיהֶ֖ם (wə·ḥiš·šu·rê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2840: Combined, the nave, hub of a, wheel

were all
הַכֹּ֥ל (hak·kōl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of cast metal.
מוּצָֽק׃ (mū·ṣāq)
Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard


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