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# mold, molds, molded, molding, molder, moldy #
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## Definition: ##
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A mold is a hollowed-out piece of wood, metal, or clay that is used to form objects out of gold, silver, or other materials that can be softened and then shaped by the mold.
* Molds were used to make jewelry, dishes, and utensils for eating, among other things.
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* In the Bible, molds are mentioned mainly in connection with molding statues to be used as idols.
* Metals have to be heated to a very high temperature so that they can be poured into the mold.
* To mold something means to form an object into a certain shape or likeness by using a mold or the hands to form a certain shape.
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## Translation Suggestions ##
* This term could also be translated as, to "form" or to "shape" or to "make."
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* The word "molded" could be translated as "shaped" or "formed."
* The object "mold" could possibly be translated with a phrase or word that means, "shaped container" or "sculpted dish."
(See also: [false god](../kt/falsegod.md), [gold](../other/gold.md), [false god](../kt/falsegod.md), [silver](../other/silver.md))
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## Bible References: ##
* [Exodus 32:04](rc://en/tn/help/exo/32/04)
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H4541, H4165, G4110, G4111