Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Mason
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| Meaning | One who builds with stones or bricks. | ||
| Biblical context |
Origin - English (Hebrew - Gadar).
The people of Tyre were specially skilled in architecture. Hiram, the king of Tyre sent masons and carpenters to build a house for David. These masons later built the Temple at Jerusalem during the reign of Solomon. (1 Chr. 22:2) Masons were also called upon to repair the Temple during the reigns of kings Josiah and Joash. |
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