1 Kings 7:43

⁴³ the ten stands with their ten basins;

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Other Translations of 1 Kings 7:43

King James Version

⁴³ And the ten bases, and ten lavers on the bases;

English Standard Version

⁴³ the ten stands, and the ten basins on the stands;

The Message

⁴³ ten washstands each with its washbasin; one Sea;

New King James Version

⁴³ the ten carts, and ten lavers on the carts;

New Living Translation

⁴³ the ten water carts holding the ten basins;

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:43

Commentary on 1 Kings 7:13-47

(Read 1 Kings 7:13-47)

The two brazen pillars in the porch of the temple, some think, were to teach those that came to worship, to depend upon God only, for strength and establishment in all their religious exercises. "Jachin," God will fix this roving mind. It is good that the heart be established with grace. "Boaz," In him is our strength, who works in us both to will and to do. Spiritual strength and stability are found at the door of God's temple, where we must wait for the gifts of grace, in use of the means of grace. Spiritual priests and spiritual sacrifices must be washed in the laver of Christ's blood, and of regeneration. We must wash often, for we daily contract pollution. There are full means provided for our cleansing; so that if we have our lot for ever among the unclean it will be our own fault. Let us bless God for the fountain opened by the sacrifice of Christ for sin and for uncleanness.