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# The Sea
This refers to the tank or basin that held water for sacrifices.
# was set upon twelve oxen
"was on top of twelve oxen"
# twelve oxen
These are images of oxen made of bronze. Alternate translation: "twelve large figures of bulls" or "twelve bronze oxen" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
# "The Sea" was set on top of them
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Solomon's workers set 'The Sea' on top of the oxen" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
# hindquarters
This is the back quarter of the body of an animal with four feet.