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Decorative work capping the two free-standing columns flanking the entrance to Solomon's Temple (1Kings 7:19,1 Kings 7:22 ). These columns were likely inspired by Egyptian columns with a lotus motif. The brim of the molten sea was perhaps also inspired by the shape of the lotus blossom (1 Kings 7:26 ). See Temple.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Lily Work'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/l/lily-work.html. 1991.

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