1 Kings 7:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 7:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 7:47 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Solomon left all the vessels unweighed, because they were exceeding many: neither was the weight of the brass found ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 7:47 — KJV
“And Solomon left all the vessels unweighed, because they were exceeding many: neither was the weight of the brass found out. because...: Heb. for the exceeding multitude found: Heb. searched”
— 1 Kings 7:47 (KJV)
1 Kings 7:47 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 7:47
“The two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD; the brass of all these vessels was without weight. one...: Heb. the one sea”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:47: solomon, vessels, weight
“Thus Solomon made all these vessels in great abundance: for the weight of the brass could not be found out.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:47: solomon, vessels, weight
“The two pillars, one sea, and twelve brasen bulls that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made in the house of the LORD: the brass of all these vessels was without weight. the brass: Heb. their brass”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:47: solomon, vessels, weight
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:47: many, neither, heb
“Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: Joram: also called, Hadoram salute...: Heb. ask him of peace had wars...: Heb. was a man of wars with brought...: Heb. in his hand were”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 7:47: vessels, because, brass
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