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 of cast metal.
Parallel translations
- KJV 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.
- BSB The wheels were made like chariot wheels; their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of cast metal.
- NKJV 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.
- NASB 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.
- NLT and were similar to chariot wheels. The axles, spokes, rims, and hubs were all cast from molten bronze.
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Quick answer
The wheels were made like chariot wheels, with all their parts cast in metal. They were finely crafted and durable.
Overview
Comparing the wheels to chariot wheels conveys their familiar, well-made design, fully formed of cast bronze. This skilled metalwork ensured the stands could function reliably in the temple's daily ministry. The artistry of Hiram, gifted by God, served the practical needs of Israel's worship with both strength and beauty.
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Cross-references · 2
- Ezek 1:18As for their rims, they were high and dreadful; and the four of them had their rims full of eyes all around.
- Ezek 1:16The appearance of the wheels and their work was like a beryl: and the four of them had one likeness; and their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel within a wheel.
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