Undersetter
ArtifactsWhat is the meaning of Undersetter in the Bible?
The undersetter refers to the shoulder-like supports for the bronze laver described in 1 Kings 7:30 and 34, derived from a Hebrew word meaning 'shoulder' and translated as such in the Revised Version margin.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the undersetter as a structural support clarifies how the heavy bronze lavers were stabilized within the Temple sanctuary, offering insight into the practical engineering behind biblical ritual furnishings.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Physical & Symbolic Reality: Physical objects and natural elements like Undersetter were everyday realities for biblical writers, frequently used as living metaphors for spiritual truths.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Undersetter in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Undersetter clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Kings 7:30
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
"Undersetter." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/undersetter/