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mold
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molder
Definition:
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.
- 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.
Translation Suggestions
- This term could also be translated as to "form" or to "shape" or to "make."
- 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, gold, false god, silver)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H4541, H4165, G4110, G4111
Forms Found in the English ULB:
mold, molded, molder, molding, molds