1 Kings 7:27 web — He made the ten bases of brass; four cubits was the length of one base, and four cubits its breadth, and three cubits i…

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"He made the ten bases of brass; four cubits was the length of one base, and four cubits its breadth, and three cubits its height."

— 1 Kings 7:27, World English Bible

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1 Kings 7 — Context

24

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.

25

It stood on twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, and three looking toward the west, and three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east; and the sea was set on them above, and all their hinder parts were inward.

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It was a handbreadth thick: and its brim was worked like the brim of a cup, like the flower of a lily: it held two thousand baths.

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He made the ten bases of brass; four cubits was the length of one base, and four cubits its breadth, and three cubits its height.

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The work of the bases was like this: they had panels; and there were panels between the ledges;

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and on the panels that were between the ledges were lions, oxen, and cherubim; and on the ledges there was a pedestal above; and beneath the lions and oxen were wreaths of hanging work.

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Every base had four bronze wheels, and axles of brass; and the four feet of it had supports: beneath the basin were the supports molten, with wreaths at the side of each.

1 Kings 7:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 7:27 say?
1 Kings 7:27 in the World English Bible reads: “He made the ten bases of brass; four cubits was the length of one base, and four cubits its breadth, and three cubits its height.”
Where is 1 Kings 7:27 in the Bible?
1 Kings 7:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 7, verse 27.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 7:27.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 7:27 in?
1 Kings 7:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 7:27?
1 Kings 7:27 reads (WEB): “He made the ten bases of brass; four cubits was the length of one base, and four cubits its breadth, and three cubits its height.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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