Pommel
TextsWhat is the meaning of Pommel in the Bible?
The Revised Version translates the Hebrew word pum'-el in 2 Chronicles 4:12 and 4:13 as 'bowl' rather than the traditional 'pommel'.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
This translation choice clarifies the physical description of the temple furnishings, aligning the textual evidence with the architectural context of the bronze sea and its supporting structures.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Pommel functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Pommel in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Pommel clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
2 Chronicles 4:12
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Pommel." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/pommel/