Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and Meaning:The term "rim" in the context of the Bible generally refers to the edge or border of an object, often used to describe the boundary or outer part of a vessel or structure. In biblical times, rims were significant in the construction and design of various items, including altars, basins, and other sacred objects.
Biblical References:The concept of a rim is mentioned in several passages throughout the Bible, often in relation to the construction of sacred objects used in worship and temple service. One notable example is found in the description of the bronze sea in Solomon's Temple:
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1 Kings 7:23-26 : "He also made the Sea of cast metal, circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim and five cubits high. It took a line of thirty cubits to measure around it. Below the rim, gourds encircled it—ten per cubit. The gourds were cast in two rows in one piece with the Sea. The Sea stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The Sea rested on them, and their hindquarters were toward the center. It was a handbreadth thick, and its rim was fashioned like the brim of a cup, like a lily blossom. It could hold two thousand baths."
This passage highlights the intricate design and craftsmanship involved in the construction of the bronze sea, emphasizing the importance of the rim as both a functional and decorative element.
Symbolic Significance:In biblical symbolism, the rim can represent completeness and boundary. The circular nature of a rim often signifies wholeness and the encompassing nature of God's creation. The detailed descriptions of rims in the construction of temple items underscore the care and precision required in worship and the reverence due to God.
Cultural and Historical Context:In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the design and decoration of rims on vessels and structures were not only practical but also artistic expressions. The craftsmanship involved in creating these objects reflected the skills and resources available at the time. The use of rims in sacred objects, as described in the Bible, indicates the importance of aesthetics and functionality in religious practices.
Theological Implications:The detailed attention given to the construction of items with rims in the Bible reflects the broader theological theme of God's order and design in creation. The precision and beauty of these objects serve as a reminder of the divine nature of worship and the holiness required in approaching God. The rim, as a boundary, also symbolizes the separation between the sacred and the profane, highlighting the need for purity and reverence in the presence of the divine.
Conclusion:While the term "rim" may seem minor in the grand narrative of the Bible, its presence in the text serves as a reminder of the intricate details that contribute to the overall message of God's holiness and the order of His creation. The careful construction and design of objects with rims in the biblical account underscore the importance of approaching God with reverence and awe.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or basin.
2. (n.) The lower part of the abdomen.
3. (v. t.) To furnish with a rim; to border.
Strong's Hebrew
3749. karkob -- border,rim (of an altar)... 3748, 3749. karkob. 3750 . border,
rim (of an altar). Transliteration:
karkob Phonetic Spelling: (kar-kobe') Short Definition: ledge.
...4526. misgereth -- border,rim, fastness
... 4525, 4526. misgereth. 4527 . border,rim, fastness. Transliteration: misgereth
Phonetic Spelling: (mis-gheh'-reth) Short Definition: borders....
4402. milleth -- perhaps setting or border,rim
... 4401, 4402. milleth. 4403 . perhaps setting or border,rim. Transliteration:
milleth Phonetic Spelling: (mil-layth') Short Definition: setting....
7417. Rimmown -- a Syrian god
... 7416, 7417. Rimmown. 7417a . a Syrian god. Transliteration: Rimmown Phonetic
Spelling: (rim-mone') Short Definition: Remmon. Remmon, Rimmon...
7416. rimmon -- a pomegranate
... 7415, 7416. rimmon or rimmon. 7417 . a pomegranate. Transliteration: rimmon
or rimmon Phonetic Spelling: (rim-mone') Short Definition: pomegranates....
1354. gab -- a back
... 1), massive* (1), rims (3), shrine (2), shrines (1). the top orrim, a boss,
a vault. From an unused root meaning to hollow or curve...
5884. En Rimmon -- "spring of a pomegranate," a place in Judah
... En Rimmon. 5885 . "spring of a pomegranate," a place in Judah. Transliteration:
En Rimmon Phonetic Spelling: (anerim-mone') Short Definition: En-rimmon....
7428. Rimmon Parets -- "pomegranate of the breach," a place in the...
... "pomegranate of the breach," a place in the desert. Transliteration: Rimmon Parets
Phonetic Spelling: (rim-mone' peh'-rets) Short Definition: Rimmon-perez....
1667. Gath-rimmon -- "wine press of a pomegranate," two places in...
... "wine press of a pomegranate," two places in Palestine. Transliteration: Gath-rimmon
Phonetic Spelling: (gath-rim-mone') Short Definition: Gath-rimmon....
2886. Tabrimmon -- perhaps "Rimmon is good," father of Benhaddad...
... perhaps "Rimmon is good," father of Benhaddad, king of Aram (Syria). Transliteration:
Tabrimmon Phonetic Spelling: (tab-rim-mone') Short Definition: Tabrimmon....
Library
Tire-Trouble
... And finally tires may getrim-cut, which means that the steelrim which
fastens them on wears them through by rubbing. The result...
Impossibility of Fixing the Horoscope; Failure of an Attempt to do...
... For when they allege that the person sitting beside the woman in travail at the
time of parturition gives, by striking a metallicrim, a sign to the Chaldean...
Chapter xiv
... Certainly "Arioch" is analogous to Eri-Aku, whom some identify withRim-Sin, King
of Larsa, which last name certainly resembles "Ellasar," an old Babylonian...
The Right to the Ordinary Safeguards of Good Health
... For tea, even very hot tea, cannot be expected to sterilize therim of the cup;
and who knows who used it previously, or what dangerous disease he might have...
A Message from the Crowned Christ
... He had said. Within a generation the news and the power had gone together
to the outermostrim of the world they knew. They were...
The Allies of the Tempter.
... Why should they thus float upon the veryrim of this great whirlpool, and not notice
the groans that come up from its depths; and see that its phosphoric...
Hiram, the Inspired Artificer
... Each base had brasen wheels attached, with brasen axletrees, and brackets which
stretched from the four upper corners of the bases to the outwardrim of the...
The Further Adventures of Saint George.
... The noble Champion took it, thoughtless of treachery; but as he lifted it to his
lips the magic ring touched therim, when, to the astonishment of all present...
Incidents of Childhood
... When I called out "I have found some money," my brothers came quickly to investigate;
and, sure enough, there was a fifty-cent piece stuck to therim of an old...
Mrs. Hsi's Second Gift
... CARNEGIE SIMPSON. "Round the cape of a sudden came the sea, And the sun looked over
the mountain'srim: And straight was a path of gold for him, And the need...
Thesaurus
Rim (18 Occurrences)... 1. (n.) The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of something circular or
curving; as, the
rim of a kettle or basin.
...Rim (18 Occurrences).
...Rim'mono (1 Occurrence)
Rim'mono. Rimmono,Rim'mono. Rimmonparez . Multi-Version Concordance
Rim'mono (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 6:77 Unto...
En-rim'mon (1 Occurrence)
En-rim'mon. En-rimmon, En-rim'mon. Enrogel . Multi-Version
Concordance En-rim'mon (1 Occurrence). Nehemiah 11:29 and...
Bahu'rim (6 Occurrences)
Bahu'rim. Bahurim, Bahu'rim. Bail . Multi-Version Concordance
Bahu'rim (6 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 3:16 And her husband...
Asshu'rim (1 Occurrence)
Asshu'rim. Asshurim, Asshu'rim. Asshurites . Multi-Version Concordance
Asshu'rim (1 Occurrence). Genesis 25:3 And Jokshan begot Sheba, and Dedan....
Ashe'rim (19 Occurrences)
Ashe'rim. Asherim, Ashe'rim. Asherite . Multi-Version Concordance
Ashe'rim (19 Occurrences). Exodus 34:13 But ye shall...
Hel'kath-hazzu'rim (1 Occurrence)
Hel'kath-hazzu'rim. Helkath-hazzurim, Hel'kath-hazzu'rim. Helkias .
Multi-Version Concordance Hel'kath-hazzu'rim (1 Occurrence)....
Gath-rim'mon (4 Occurrences)
Gath-rim'mon. Gath-rimmon, Gath-rim'mon. Gaudy . Multi-Version
Concordance Gath-rim'mon (4 Occurrences). Joshua 19:45...
Se-o'rim (1 Occurrence)
Se-o'rim. Seorim, Se-o'rim. Separate . Multi-Version Concordance
Se-o'rim (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 24:8 the third...
Rim'mon-per'ez (2 Occurrences)
Rim'mon-per'ez. Rimmon-perez,Rim'mon-per'ez. Rims . Multi-Version
ConcordanceRim'mon-per'ez (2 Occurrences). Numbers...
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