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## eighteen cubits high ##
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A cubit is about 46 centimeters. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicaldistance]])
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## twelve cubits in circumference ##
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"Circumference" is the distance or measurement around a circular object or area.
## He made two capitals ##
Here, "capitals" refers to decorations on top of the pillars.
## burnished bronze ##
The bronze was polished and bright.
## Checker latticework and wreaths of chain work ##
"Crossed metal strips woven together and metal chains twisted together"