1 Kings 7:50
New International Version
the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes and censers; and the gold sockets for the doors of the innermost room, the Most Holy Place, and also for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

New Living Translation
the small bowls, lamp snuffers, bowls, ladles, and incense burners—all of solid gold; the doors for the entrances to the Most Holy Place and the main room of the Temple, with their fronts overlaid with gold.

English Standard Version
the cups, snuffers, basins, dishes for incense, and fire pans, of pure gold; and the sockets of gold, for the doors of the innermost part of the house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the nave of the temple.

Berean Standard Bible
the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

King James Bible
And the bowls, and the snuffers, and the basons, and the spoons, and the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, to wit, of the temple.

New King James Version
the basins, the trimmers, the bowls, the ladles, and the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of the inner room (the Most Holy Place) and for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

New American Standard Bible
also the cups, the shears, the bowls, the ladles, and the firepans, of pure gold; and the hinges both for the doors of the inner house, the Most Holy Place, and for the doors of the house, that is, for the main room, of gold.

NASB 1995
and the cups and the snuffers and the bowls and the spoons and the firepans, of pure gold; and the hinges both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, that is, of the nave, of gold.

NASB 1977
and the cups and the snuffers and the bowls and the spoons and the firepans, of pure gold; and the hinges both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, that is, of the nave, of gold.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the cups and the snuffers and the bowls and the spoons and the firepans, of pure gold; and the hinges both for the doors of the inner house, the Holy of Holies, and for the doors of the house, that is, of the nave, of gold.

Amplified Bible
the cups, snuffers, bowls, spoons, firepans—of pure gold; and the hinges of gold [both] for the doors of the inner house, the Holy of Holies, and for the doors of the house, the main room [the Holy Place].

Christian Standard Bible
the pure gold ceremonial bowls, wick trimmers, sprinkling basins, ladles, and firepans; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the most holy place) and for the doors of the temple sanctuary.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the pure gold ceremonial bowls, wick trimmers, sprinkling basins, ladles, and firepans; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the most holy place) and for the doors of the temple sanctuary.

American Standard Version
and the cups, and the snuffers, and the basins, and the spoons, and the firepans, of pure gold; and the hinges, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, to wit, of the temple, of gold.

Contemporary English Version
cups, lamp snuffers, and small sprinkling bowls; dishes for incense; fire pans; and the hinges for the doors to the most holy place and the main room of the temple.

English Revised Version
and the cups, and the snuffers, and basons, and the spoons, and the firepans, of pure gold; and the hinges, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, to wit, of the temple, of gold.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
dishes, snuffers, bowls, saucers, incense burners of pure gold, the gold sockets for the doors of the inner [room] (the most holy place), and the doors of the temple.

Good News Translation
the cups, lamp snuffers, bowls, dishes for incense, and the pans used for carrying live coals; and the hinges for the doors of the Most Holy Place and of the outer doors of the Temple. All these furnishings were made of gold.

International Standard Version
and the cups, snuffers, bowls, spoons, and the fire pans, all made of pure gold, and hinges for the doors of the inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place, and for the gates of the Temple that led to the nave, also of gold.

Majority Standard Bible
the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

NET Bible
the pure gold bowls, trimming shears, basins, pans, and censers, and the gold door sockets for the inner sanctuary (the most holy place) and for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

New Heart English Bible
and the cups, and the snuffers, and the basins, and the spoons, and the fire pans, of pure gold; and the hinges, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, of the temple, of gold.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the bowls, and the snuffers, and the basins, and the spoons, and the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, to wit, of the temple.

World English Bible
the cups, the snuffers, the basins, the spoons, and the fire pans, of pure gold; and the hinges, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, of the temple, of gold.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the basins, and the snuffers, and the bowls, and the spoons, and the censers, of refined gold, and the hinges for the doors of the inner-house, for the Holy of Holies, for the doors of the house of the temple, of gold.

Young's Literal Translation
and the basins, and the snuffers, and the bowls, and the spoons, and the censers, of refined gold, and the hinges for the doors of the inner-house, for the holy of holies, for the doors of the house of the temple, of gold.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the thresholds, and the snuffers, and the vases, and the pans, and the fire-pans, of gold shut up; and the openings to the doors of the house within to the holy of holies, to the doors of the house to the temple, of gold.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And pots, and fleshhooks, and bowls, and mortars, and censers, of most pure gold: and the hinges for the doors of the inner house of the holy of holies, and for the doors of the house of the temple were of gold.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and waters pots, and little forks, and bowls, and little mortars, and censers, of the purest gold; and the hinges of the doors, for the interior house of the Holy of Holies and for the doors of the house of the temple, which were of gold.

New American Bible
basins, snuffers, bowls, cups, and firepans of pure gold; hinges of gold for the doors of the innermost part of the house, or holy of holies, and for the doors of the outer room, the nave.

New Revised Standard Version
the cups, snuffers, basins, dishes for incense, and firepans, of pure gold; the sockets for the doors of the innermost part of the house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the nave of the temple, of gold.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the bowls, and the saucers, and the basons, and the spoons, and the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of pure gold, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house of the temple.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And saucers and lanterns and fire pans and spoons and censers of refined gold, and the overlay of the inner door of the Holy of Holies, and of the doors of refined gold of the house of the temple.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the cups, and the snuffers, and the basins, and the pans, and the fire-pans, of pure gold; and the hinges, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, that is, of the temple, of gold.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there were made the porches, and the nails, and the bowls, and the spoons, and the golden censers, of pure gold: and the panels of the doors of the innermost part of the house, even the holy of holies, and the golden doors of the temple.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Completion of the Gold Furnishings
49the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; 50the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. 51So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.…

Cross References
Exodus 25:29
You are also to make the plates and dishes, as well as the pitchers and bowls for pouring drink offerings. Make them out of pure gold.

Exodus 37:16
He also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings.

2 Chronicles 4:22
the wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers of pure gold; and the gold doors of the temple: the inner doors to the Most Holy Place as well as the doors of the main hall.

Numbers 4:7
Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it.

2 Chronicles 4:19-22
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ...

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.

1 Kings 6:20-22
The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. / So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

1 Kings 10:21
All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.

2 Kings 12:13
However, the money brought into the house of the LORD was not used for making silver basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, trumpets, or any articles of gold or silver for the house of the LORD.

2 Kings 25:15
The captain of the guard also took away the censers and sprinkling bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver.

2 Chronicles 24:14
When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada, and with it were made articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD.

Matthew 23:16-17
Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

Revelation 1:12-13
Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.

Revelation 1:20
This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.


Treasury of Scripture

And the bowls, and the snuffers, and the basins, and the spoons, and the censers of pure gold; and the hinges of gold, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and for the doors of the house, to wit, of the temple.

spoons

Exodus 25:29
And thou shalt make the dishes thereof, and spoons thereof, and covers thereof, and bowls thereof, to cover withal: of pure gold shalt thou make them.

Numbers 7:86
The golden spoons were twelve, full of incense, weighing ten shekels apiece, after the shekel of the sanctuary: all the gold of the spoons was an hundred and twenty shekels.

censers [heb] ash pans

Leviticus 16:12
And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the vail:

2 Chronicles 4:21,22
And the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs, made he of gold, and that perfect gold; …

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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 bowls
The Hebrew word for "bowls" is "מִזְרָק" (mizrak), which refers to vessels used in the temple for holding blood or other sacrificial elements. These bowls were essential for the rituals and sacrifices that were central to the worship practices in the temple. The use of gold signifies the purity and value of the offerings made to God, reflecting the holiness and reverence due to Him.

the wick trimmers
The term "wick trimmers" refers to tools used for maintaining the lamps in the temple. In Hebrew, this is "מַלְקָחַיִם" (melqachayim). The maintenance of the lamps symbolizes the continuous presence of God’s light and guidance. The gold construction of these tools underscores the importance of keeping the divine light burning brightly, a reminder of the spiritual vigilance required of believers.

the sprinkling bowls
These "sprinkling bowls," or "סִפָּה" (sippah) in Hebrew, were used for sprinkling blood or water as part of purification rituals. The act of sprinkling is a powerful symbol of cleansing and sanctification, pointing to the need for purity before God. The use of gold highlights the preciousness of being cleansed and set apart for divine purposes.

the dishes
The Hebrew word "כַּף" (kaf) can be translated as "dishes" or "spoons." These were likely used for handling incense or other offerings. The gold material signifies the sacredness of the offerings and the care with which they were to be handled, reflecting the honor and devotion owed to God.

the censers
"Censers," or "מַחְתָּה" (machtah) in Hebrew, were used for burning incense, a practice that represents the prayers of the people ascending to God. The use of pure gold for the censers emphasizes the value and beauty of prayer, encouraging believers to approach God with reverence and sincerity.

of pure gold
The phrase "of pure gold" underscores the holiness and worthiness of everything associated with the temple. Gold, being a precious and incorruptible metal, symbolizes the divine nature and eternal glory of God. It serves as a reminder of the purity and excellence that should characterize all aspects of worship.

the gold hinges
The "gold hinges" were part of the temple's doors, signifying the strength and stability of the entrance to God’s presence. In Hebrew, "צִיר" (tsir) refers to the pivot or hinge. The use of gold for these functional elements highlights the importance of access to the divine, ensuring that the way to God is both secure and glorious.

for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place)
The "inner temple" or "Most Holy Place" is the "דְּבִיר" (debir) in Hebrew, the innermost sanctuary where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. This was the most sacred space, representing the very presence of God. The gold hinges for its doors signify the preciousness and sanctity of entering into God’s presence, a privilege that requires holiness and reverence.

and for the doors of the main hall of the temple
The "main hall," or "הֵיכָל" (heikal), refers to the larger area of the temple where priests performed their duties. The gold used for these doors reflects the grandeur and majesty of the temple as a whole, inviting worshippers to enter with awe and respect, acknowledging the greatness of God whom they serve.

Verse 50. - And the bowls [same word in Exodus 12:22. The "dishes" of Exodus 25:29, and Exodus 37:16, with which Rawlinson identifies them, are expressed by a different word. He thinks they were for the oil - which the connexion would seem to imply - but they may have been for the blood], and the snuffers [Heb. knives, זָמַר carpsit. The word is used of the pruning hook in Isaiah 2:4; cf. Leviticus 25:3. They served the purpose though they had not the shape of our snuffers], and the basons [same word as in vers. 40, 45. These latter, however, were of brass, while those of the text were of pure gold. According to 2 Chronicles 4:8, they were a hundred in number. As the root (זָרַק) signifies to sprinkle, they were probably either for the water or the blood of sprinkling. Keil thinks they were for the wine of the libations], and the spoons [כַּפות, lit., palms (of hands), hence used of shallow vessels (Exodus 25:29; Numbers 7:84, 86. The last cited passage (cf. vers. 14, 20, 26) shows that they were used for the incense (Leviticus 24:7, etc.), LXX. θυίσκαι], and the censers [or snuffers, extinguishers ; marg. ash-pans. In Exodus 25:38 the word is translated snuff, dishes. In Numbers 4:14; Numbers 16:6, it signifies censers, which may well be the meaning here] of pure gold; and the hinges [or sockets of the hinges (Gesen., Keil)] of gold, both for the doors of the inner house, the most holy place [Heb. for the holy of holies], and for the doors of the house, to wit, of the temple. [These were evidently of inferior (not pure) metal.]

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the pure
סָג֑וּר (sā·ḡūr)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 5462: To shut up, to surrender

gold
זָהָ֣ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

basins,
וְ֠הַסִּפּוֹת (wə·has·sip·pō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5592: A vestibule, a dish

wick trimmers,
וְהַֽמְזַמְּר֧וֹת (wə·ham·zam·mə·rō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4212: A tweezer

sprinkling bowls,
וְהַמִּזְרָק֛וֹת (wə·ham·miz·rā·qō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4219: Bowl, basin

ladles,
וְהַכַּפּ֥וֹת (wə·hak·kap·pō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan

and censers;
וְהַמַּחְתּ֖וֹת (wə·ham·maḥ·tō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4289: A fireholder, censer, snuff dish

and the gold
זָהָֽב׃ (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

hinges
וְהַפֹּת֡וֹת (wə·hap·pō·ṯō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 6596: A hole, hinge, the female pudenda

for the doors
לְדַלְתוֹת֩ (lə·ḏal·ṯō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1817: Something swinging, the valve of a, door

of the inner
הַפְּנִימִ֜י (hap·pə·nî·mî)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6442: Interior

temple
הַבַּ֨יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

(that is, the Most Holy Place)
לְקֹ֣דֶשׁ (lə·qō·ḏeš)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

as well as for the doors
לְדַלְתֵ֥י (lə·ḏal·ṯê)
Preposition-l | Noun - fdc
Strong's 1817: Something swinging, the valve of a, door

of the main hall
הַבַּ֛יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

of the temple.
לַהֵיכָ֖ל (la·hê·ḵāl)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1964: A large public building, palace, temple


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