# The Sea

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

# stood on

"was on top of"

# "The Sea" was set on top of them

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

# hindquarters

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