Everyday objects

Building Tools and Materials

Materials and tools used in homes, cities, altars, tabernacle, temple construction, and prophetic imagery.

Section coverage

Records

8

Strong’s links

11

Expanded reference links

627

Books represented by item

116

Items in this section

Brick

Building material; notable in Babel and Egypt contexts.

1 Strong’s10 refs4 books

Mortar

Binding material used with brick/stone.

3 Strong’s35 refs12 books

Stone

Building material and symbol across law, temple, judgment, and Christ imagery.

2 Strong’s294 refs37 books

Cedar

Valuable timber used in temple/palace settings.

1 Strong’s69 refs17 books

Acacia Wood

Wood used for tabernacle furnishings.

1 Strong’s28 refs3 books

Bronze

Metal used in altar, temple, armour, and judgment imagery.

1 Strong’s119 refs21 books

Iron

Metal used for tools, weapons, and strength imagery.

1 Strong’s70 refs21 books

Plumb Line

Builder’s measuring tool used in judgment imagery.

1 Strong’s2 refs1 books