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;
In ancient Israel, chariots were symbols of power and military strength, often used in warfare and royal processions. The comparison to chariot wheels suggests durability and functionality, emphasizing the craftsmanship involved. Chariots are frequently mentioned in the Bible, such as in Exodus 14:7, where Pharaoh's chariots pursued the Israelites. This connection highlights the importance of mobility and strength, both in warfare and in the construction of the temple furnishings.

their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs
These components are essential for the structural integrity and function of a wheel. The detailed description indicates the complexity and precision of the work, reflecting the high standards set for the temple's construction. This attention to detail mirrors the meticulous instructions given for the building of the tabernacle in Exodus 25-31, where every element had a specific purpose and design. The craftsmanship here can be seen as a reflection of God's order and perfection.

were all of cast metal.
Casting metal was a sophisticated process in ancient times, requiring skill and knowledge. The use of cast metal signifies strength and permanence, suitable for the temple's sacred purpose. This method of construction is consistent with other biblical references to metalwork, such as the bronze altar and the bronze sea in 1 Kings 7:23-26. The use of metal also symbolizes refinement and purity, akin to the refining process described in Malachi 3:3, where God purifies His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
The king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple and his palace, including the detailed work described in this passage.

2. Hiram
A skilled craftsman from Tyre, brought in by Solomon to oversee the construction of the temple's furnishings, including the wheels mentioned in this verse.

3. The Temple
The central place of worship for the Israelites, built by Solomon in Jerusalem, which included various intricate and symbolic furnishings.

4. The Bronze Sea
A large basin in the temple complex, supported by the wheels and stands described in this passage, used for ceremonial washing by the priests.

5. Jerusalem
The city where the temple was built, serving as the spiritual and political center of Israel during Solomon's reign.
Teaching Points
Attention to Detail in Worship
The intricate design of the temple furnishings, including the wheels, reflects the importance of detail and excellence in our worship and service to God.

Symbolism of Movement
The wheels symbolize movement and readiness, reminding us to be prepared and willing to move in obedience to God's direction.

Craftsmanship as Worship
The work of skilled craftsmen like Hiram highlights the value of using our God-given talents and skills in service to Him.

The Role of Community in Worship
The construction of the temple involved many people working together, illustrating the importance of community and collaboration in the body of Christ.

God's Presence in the Details
Just as God's presence was symbolized in the temple's design, we are reminded that He is present in the details of our lives.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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