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Flower (2)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(פֵּרִח, pe'rach, a bud, Isaiah 18:5; Numbers 17:8, as just bursting open into a blossom, Isaiah 5:24; Nahum 1:4) is used to describe the floral ornaments of the golden candelabrum (Exodus 25:31 sq.; Exodus 37:17; 1 Kings 7:26), and also the artificial lily-ornaments around the edge of the great laver (1 Kings 7:26; 2 Chronicles 4:5) in the tabernacle and Temple. (See CANDLESTICK, GOLDEN); (See BRAZEN SEA).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Flower (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​f/flower-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.