## eighteen cubits high ##

A cubit is about 46 centimeters. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicaldistance]])

## twelve cubits in circumference ##

"Circumference" is the distance or measurement around a circular object or area.

## He made two capitals ##

Here, "capitals" refers to decorations on top of the pillars.

## burnished bronze ##

The bronze was polished and bright.

## Checker latticework and wreaths of chain work ##

"Crossed metal strips woven together and metal chains twisted together"