Bible Encyclopedias
Shaft
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
shaft : Isaiah 49:2 for חץ , ḥēc , "an arrow"; also Exodus 25:31; Exodus 37:17; Numbers 8:4 the King James Version for a part of the candlestick of the tabernacle somewhat vaguely designated by the word ירך , yārēkh , "thigh." The context in the first 2 verses shows that the upright stem or "shaft" is intended, but in Numbers 8:4 a different context has caused the Revised Version (British and American) to substitute "base." See also ARCHERY; ARMOR; ARMS .
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Shaft'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/s/shaft.html. 1915.