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Pi found in scripture

 The phrase "Solomon's Sea reveals formula for pi" (likely a playful twist on "pie" given the math pun) refers to a famous biblical passage describing the Molten Sea (or Brazen Sea), a massive bronze basin in Solomon's Temple.Biblical DescriptionIn 1 Kings 7:23 (and paralleled in 2 Chronicles 4:2):

"He made the Sea of cast metal, circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim [diameter] ... and a line of thirty cubits measured its circumference."This gives:

Circumference = 30 cubits

Diameter = 10 cubits

Implied ratio (π) = 30 / 10 = 3But actual π ≈ 3.14159, so the circumference should be about 31.4 cubits. This has sparked debate for centuries—some see it as a Bible "error," others as intentional or approximate.The Molten Sea VisualizedIt's depicted as a huge ritual washing basin (about 15 feet across, holding thousands of gallons), supported on 12 bronze oxen, with decorative gourds and a lily-shaped rim.wikiwand.com

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Common Explanations (No Real "Error")Approximation/Rounding — Ancient texts often used rough whole numbers. Babylonians commonly approximated π as 3—practical for builders, not a math textbook.

Inside vs. Outside Measurements — The basin had thick walls ("a handbreadth" thick, ~3-4 inches) and a flared rim. Diameter measured outer brim-to-brim (10 cubits), circumference measured inside or under the rim (30 cubits). Adjusting for thickness gives π very close to actual value.

Gematria "Hidden Formula" — A popular rabbinic/Kabbalistic idea: The Hebrew word for "line" (circumference) is spelled differently in Kings vs. Chronicles (קוה vs. קו). Gematria values: 111 and 106. Ratio 111/106 ≈ 1.0472. Multiply by the "crude" 3: 3 × (111/106) ≈ 3.1415 (accurate to four decimals!).

This last one is the "reveals formula" part—some claim it's an encoded precise π, though most scholars see it as clever wordplay, not original intent.Memes and Modern TakesIt's a classic internet trope for "Bible vs. math" jokes.reddit.com

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In reality, the passage is architectural description, not a precise math proof. No contradiction—just ancient measurement style. (And happy Pi Day vibes with the "pie" pun!) If this ties to something specific (like a video or post), share more details.

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