Of the one thousand seven hundred seventy-five shekels he made hooks for the pillars, overlaid their capitals, and made fillets for them.
Parallel translations
- KJV And of the thousand seven hundred seventy and five shekels he made hooks for the pillars, and overlaid their chapiters, and filleted them.
- BSB With the 1,775 shekels of silver he made the hooks for the posts, overlaid their tops, and supplied bands for them.
- NKJV Then from the one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five shekels he made hooks for the pillars, overlaid their capitals, and made bands for them.
- NASB And of the 1,775 shekels, he made hooks for the pillars, and overlaid their tops and made bands for them.
- NLT The remaining 45 pounds of silver was used to make the hooks and rings and to overlay the tops of the posts.
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Quick answer
The remaining silver was used for hooks, overlay, and connecting bands on the pillars. Even the leftover was put to dedicated use.
Overview
After the bases were cast, the surplus 1,775 shekels furnished the smaller fittings of the courtyard pillars. The detail shows that nothing offered to God was wasted; every portion served the sanctuary. Such careful, complete use of holy gifts reflects a stewardship that honors the Giver in both large foundations and small fixtures.
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- Exod 27:17All the pillars of the court around shall be filleted with silver; their hooks of silver, and their sockets of brass.
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