# The Sea

This refers to the tank or basin that held water for sacrifices.

# was set upon twelve oxen

"was on top of twelve oxen"

# twelve oxen

These are images of oxen made of bronze. Alternate translation: "twelve large figures of bulls" or "twelve bronze oxen" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])

# "The Sea" was set on top of them

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Solomon's workers set 'The Sea' on top of the oxen" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# hindquarters

This is the back quarter of the body of an animal with four feet.

