# 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."

(See also: [How to Translate Unknowns](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-unknown))



## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 07:15-17](en/tn/1ki/help/07/15)
* [1 Samuel 17:37-38](en/tn/1sa/help/17/37)
* [Daniel 02:44-45](en/tn/dan/help/02/44)
* [Exodus 25:3-7](en/tn/exo/help/25/03)
* [Revelation 01:14-16](en/tn/rev/help/01/14)