And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base the ledges thereof and the borders thereof were of the same.

And in the top of the base there was a round compass of half a cubit, so wrought that the laver might be set thereon, having its gravings, and divers sculptures of itself.

And in the top of the base there was a circular elevation of half a cubit round about; and on the top of the base its stays and its panels were of the same.

And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base the stays thereof and the borders thereof were of the same.

And in the top of the base is the half of a cubit in the height all round about; and on the top of the base its spokes and its borders are of the same.

And at the top of the base there was a round vessel, half a cubit high;

And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high; and on the top of the base the stays thereof and the borders thereof were of one piece therewith.

And at the summit of the base, there was a round stand of one half cubit, fabricated so that the basin could be placed upon it, having its engravings, and various sculptures of its own.

A round compass - A circular elevation, half a cubit high, rather than a circular depression, half a cubit deep. Compare 1-Kings 7:29. The "ledges" and "borders" of the top of the base were its "hands" and its "panels." These "hands," distinct from the "shoulders" 1-Kings 7:30, were probably supports, adorned with engraved plates 1-Kings 7:36, either of the elevated circle on which the laver stood, or of the lower part of the laver itself. Both panels and "hands" were "of the same," i. e. of one piece with the base, cast at the same time.

And in the top of the base [was there] a round (v) compass of half a cubit high: and on the top of the base the ledges thereof and the borders thereof [were] of the same.
(v) Which was called the pillar, chapiter or small base, in which the cauldron stood.

And in the top of the base was there a round compass of half a cubit high,.... The same with the chapiter, 1-Kings 7:31 which rose up straight half a cubit, and widening upwards half a cubit more, here called the round compass of it:
and on the top of the base, the ledges thereof and the borders thereof, were of the same; of the same piece of brass with the base, all being cast together.