bronze

Definition

The term “bronze” refers to a kind of metal that is made from melting together the metals, copper and tin. It has a dark brown color, slightly red.

• Bronze resists water corrosion and is a good conductor of heat.
• In ancient times, bronze was used for making tools, weapons, artwork, altars, cooking pots, and soldiers’ armor, among other things.
• Many building materials for the tabernacle and temple were made of bronze.
• Idols of false gods were also often made of bronze metal.
• Bronze objects were made by first melting the bronze metal into a liquid and then pouring it into molds. This process was called “casting.”

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(See also: armor, tabernacle, temple)

Bible References

• 1 Kings 7:16
• 1 Samuel 17:37-38
• Daniel 2:44-45
• Exodus 25:3-7
• Revelation 1:15

Word Data

• Strong’s: H5153, H5154, H5174, H5178, G54700, G54740, G54750