The caldrons also: these were called pots, 2 Kings 25:14. And the shovels; which were to remove the ashes from the altar. The snuffers: some think that this word in this place were better translated tongs, because he is speaking of instruments of brass; and that those utensils are not here understood with which they snuffed the lamps, because they were of gold. The bowls, or basons; it is uncertain which is here intended, there being in the temple both bowls to drink in, and also basens to receive the blood of the sacrifices. The spoons; the word is such as may signify ladles, or cups, or dishes.

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