Topical Encyclopedia
In biblical contexts, the term "hammered" often refers to the process of shaping or crafting metal by beating it with a hammer. This technique was commonly used in ancient times to create various objects, particularly those used in religious worship and ceremonial practices. The concept of "hammered" is significant in the Bible, as it denotes both the craftsmanship involved in creating sacred items and the divine instructions given for their construction.
Tabernacle and Temple ArtifactsOne of the most notable uses of hammered metal in the Bible is in the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. In
Exodus 25:31, God commands Moses regarding the making of the lampstand: "You are to make a lampstand of pure gold, hammered out from its base to its top and its flowerlike cups, buds, and blossoms shall be of one piece." This lampstand, also known as the menorah, was a central fixture in the Tabernacle, symbolizing the light of God and His presence among His people.
The process of hammering the gold for the lampstand and other items was not merely a technical detail but a reflection of the care and precision required in creating objects for divine worship. The use of pure gold and the intricate design signify the holiness and perfection expected in items dedicated to God.
Symbolism and CraftsmanshipThe act of hammering metal in the Bible often symbolizes the transformation and refinement necessary to serve God. Just as metal is shaped and purified through hammering, so too are believers called to be molded and refined in their spiritual lives. The craftsmanship involved in hammering metal for sacred purposes underscores the importance of dedication and skill in serving the Lord.
In
Numbers 8:4, the description of the lampstand is reiterated: "This is how the lampstand was made: It was hammered out of gold, from its base to its blossoms. Just as the pattern the LORD had shown Moses, so he made the lampstand." This repetition emphasizes the divine origin of the design and the meticulous effort required to follow God's instructions precisely.
Prophetic ImageryThe imagery of hammering is also present in prophetic literature, where it can symbolize judgment or the breaking down of nations. In
Jeremiah 23:29, the word of God is compared to a hammer: "Is not My word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that smashes a rock?" Here, the hammer represents the power and authority of God's word to break through resistance and bring about change.
ConclusionIn summary, the concept of "hammered" in the Bible is rich with meaning, encompassing the physical act of crafting sacred objects, the spiritual symbolism of transformation, and the prophetic imagery of divine power. The meticulous process of hammering metal for the Tabernacle and Temple artifacts reflects the reverence and obedience required in worshiping God, while also serving as a metaphor for the spiritual refinement of believers.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(
imp. & p. p.) of Hammer.
Strong's Hebrew
3912. Letushim -- "hammered ones," descendant of Abraham and...... Letushim. 3913 . "
hammered ones," descendant of Abraham and Keturah. Transliteration:
Letushim Phonetic Spelling: (let-oo-sheem') Short Definition: Letushim.
...4749. miqshah -- perhapshammered work
... 4748, 4749. miqshah. 4750 . perhapshammered work. Transliteration: miqshah
Phonetic Spelling: (mik-shaw') Short Definition: work....
7555. riqqua -- expansion
riqqua or riqqua. 7554, 7555. riqqua or riqqua. 7556 . expansion. Transliteration:
riqqua or riqqua Phonetic Spelling: (rik-koo'-ah) Short Definition:hammered...
7554. raqa -- to beat, stamp, beat out, spread out
... root Definition to beat, stamp, beat out, spread out NASB Word Usage beaten (1),
hammered (2), plates (1), spread (3), spreading (1), stamp (1), stamped (2)....
6361. petash -- (a garment) perhaps leggings
... hose. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of pattiysh; a gown (as ifhammered
out wide) -- hose. see HEBREW pattiysh. 6360, 6361. petash. 6362 ....
Library
How the Whole and the Sick are to be Admonished.
... For hence it was that the stones werehammered outside, that they might be laid
without sound of hammer in the building of the temple of the Lord; because...
The Mildness of the Yellow Press
... A speaker who, as he brought forward his points,hammered nails into a board, won
hundreds of votes for his side at the last Presidential Election."....
Cyrus, the Servant Of-The Lord {4}
... and humanity. They, as it were,hammered together the fragments of the
human race till they had moulded them into one. They did...
The Servant of the Lord.
... and humanity. They, as it were,hammered together the fragments of the
human race till they had moulded them into one. They did...
The Church in Theology and Literature.
... He was of a temper little disposed to accept either methods or results as a local
tradition, and inclined rather to prefer that which had been "hammered out on...
On Monday, or at Prime.
... Thy right hand was nailed down; 2. Thy left hand struck through; 3. Thy right arm
extended; 4. Thy left stretched out; 5. Thy right foothammered through; 6...
Wanted, Volunteers
... to escape from their bondage; but back they were dragged, and the chains were riveted
faster than ever, and every link was tested again, andhammered down hard...
Autolycus an Idolater and Scorner of Christians.
... Since, then, my friend, you have assailed me with empty words, boasting of your
gods of wood and stone,hammered and cast, carved and graven, which neither see...
Fire and Anvil for Leaders.
... leaders. There needs to be the original stuff, and then that stuffhammered
into shape under hard blows on the anvil of experience....
Persis
... They had beenhammered together, or, if you like it better, chained together, by
Roman power, but they were melted together by Christ's Gospel....
Thesaurus
Hammered (22 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Hammer. Multi-Version Concordance
Hammered (22 Occurrences). Exodus 25:18 You shall make two cherubim of
hammered gold.
...Metal (69 Occurrences)
... Exodus 25:31 And you are to make a support for lights, of the best gold; its base
and its pillar are to be ofhammered gold; its cups, its buds, and its...
Body-covers (25 Occurrences)
... (BBE). 1 Kings 10:16 And Solomon made two hundred body-covers ofhammered gold,
every one having six hundred shekels of gold in it. (BBE)....
Lights (71 Occurrences)
... Exodus 25:31 And you are to make a support for lights, of the best gold; its base
and its pillar are to be ofhammered gold; its cups, its buds, and its...
Hammer (15 Occurrences)
... Ofhammered work shall the lampstand be made, even its base, its shaft, its cups,
its buds, and its flowers, shall be of one piece with it....
Support (135 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Exodus 25:31 And you are to make a support for lights, of the best gold;
its base and its pillar are to be ofhammered gold; its cups, its buds, and its...
Woods (37 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 10:17 And he made three hundred smaller body-covers ofhammered gold, with
three pounds of gold in every cover: and the king put them in the house of...
Winged (69 Occurrences)
... of life. (BBE). Exodus 25:18 And at the two ends of the cover you are to
make two winged ones ofhammered gold, (BBE). Exodus 25:19...
Plough-blades (3 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Joel 3:10 Get your plough-bladeshammered into swords, and your
vine-knives into spears: let the feeble say, I am strong. (BBE)....
Smaller (16 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 10:17 And he made three hundred smaller body-covers ofhammered gold, with
three pounds of gold in every cover: and the king put them in the house of...
Resources
What is the menorah? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the significance of the lampstand in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the history of crucifixion? What was crucifixion like? | GotQuestions.orgHammered: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
Bible Dictionary •
Bible Encyclopedia •
Topical Bible •
Bible Thesuarus
