You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Brass, or Copper Antiquity of working inCanaan abounded inCharacterised by: Fusibility.Characterised by: Hardness.Characterised by: Sonorousness.Characterised by: Strength.Characterised by: Yellow colour.Coined for moneyCollected by David for the templeDug out of the mountainsExtensive commerce inIllustrative of: Extreme drought.Illustrative of: Macedonian empire.Illustrative of: Obstinate sinners.Illustrative of: Strength given to saints.Illustrative of: The decrees of God.Illustrative of: The earth made barren.Illustrative of: The strength and firmness of Christ.Inferior in value to gold and silverMade into: Altars.Made into: Bars for gates.Made into: Fetters. Made into: Gates.Made into: Greaves for the legs.Made into: Helmets.Made into: Household vessels.Made into: Idols.Made into: Instruments of music.Made into: Lavers.Made into: Mirrors.Made into: Pillars.Made into: Sacred vessels.Made into: Shields.Made into: Sockets for pillars.Moses made the serpent ofOfferings of, for the tabernacleOfferings of, for the templePurified by smeltingTaken in war: Cleansed by fire.Taken in war: Generally consecrated to God.Taken in war: Often in great quantities.Takes a high polishWorking in, a trade