Scaffold
ArtifactsWhat is the meaning of Scaffold in the Bible?
The English word is used once to describe Solomon's 'brazen scaffold' on which he knelt at the dedication of the temple (2Ch 6:13). This refers to a structure made of bronze that was used as a platform for worship.
SIGNIFICANCE
This artifact highlights the importance of the temple in Jewish worship and the role of King Solomon in its construction and dedication.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Physical & Symbolic Reality: Physical objects and natural elements like Scaffold were everyday realities for biblical writers, frequently used as living metaphors for spiritual truths.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Scaffold in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Scaffold clarify?
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
"Scaffold." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/scaffold/