richmahn_en_tn/1ki/07/15.md

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# eighteen cubits ... twelve cubits ... five cubits
A cubit is about 46 centimeters. AT: "about 8.3 meters ... 5.5 meters ... 2.3 cubits" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
# in circumference
Circumference is the distance or measurement around a circular object or area.
# two capitals
decorations on top of each of the two pillars
# polished bronze
They polished the bronze so that it would reflect sunlight. "gleaming bronze"
# Checker latticework and wreaths of chain work
"Crossed metal strips woven together and metal chains twisted together"
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/pillar]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/bronze]]