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1 Kings 7:49

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1 Kings 7:49

49And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold,

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1 Kings 7:49

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

candlesticks

Stands or supports for lamps or lights; in KJV descriptions, lampstands with their appointed forms and branches.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

pure

Free from mixture, contamination, guilt, or moral defilement; genuine, clean, holy, or innocent according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

five

The number following four and preceding six.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

right

Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

flowers

The blossoms of plants; also things compared to blossoms for beauty or brief duration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lamps

Vessels with oil and burning wicks used for light; figuratively, sources, bearers, continuances, or signs of light.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

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tongs

A two-armed instrument used for grasping or handling objects, especially coals or heated metal.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 49

  1. 2 Chronicles 4:7
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  2. 2 Chronicles 4:20
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  3. Exodus 25:31–40
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  4. Exodus 37:17–24
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  5. Exodus 39:37
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