2 Chronicles 4:15

“One sea, and twelve oxen under it.”

"One sea, and twelve oxen under it." - 2 Chronicles 4:15
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What does 2 Chronicles 4:15 mean?

2 Chronicles 4:15 (KJV) states, "One sea, and twelve oxen under it." This verse comes from a passage describing the construction of the bronze objects in Solomon's Temple. The sea referred to in this verse is a large basin or laver used for ceremonial washing. It was supported…

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The Sea of Sacrifice: Reflection on the Spiritual Significance of 2 Chronicles 4:15

In 2 Chronicles 4:15, we read, “Moreover the sea, and twelve oxen under it.” At first glance, this verse might appear to be a simple declaration of a physical structure in Solomon’s temple—a magnificent bronze basin known as the ‘molten sea,’ supported by twelve ornate oxen…

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A Prayer for Divine Overflow and Strength

Heavenly Father, I come before You, my heart filled with reverence and awe for Your unfathomable wisdom and grandeur. As I meditate on the scripture from 2 Chronicles 4:15, which declares, ‘One sea, and twelve oxen under it,’ I am drawn to the profound meanings encapsulated…

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