1 Kings 7:18

Verse

Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars.

American Standard Version (1901)

So he made the pillars; and there were two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars: and so did he for the other capital.

Bible in Basic English

And he made ornaments of apples; and two lines of apples all round over the network, covering the crowns of the pillars, the two crowns in the same way.

Free Bible Version

Around the lattice network he made two rows of ornamental pomegranates to cover the capitals on the top of both the columns.

Geneva Bible 1599

So he made the pillars and two rowes of pomegranates round about in the one grate to couer the chapiters that were vpon the top. And thus did he for the other chapiter.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he made the pillars, and two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the chapiters that were upon the top, with pomegranates: and so did he for the other chapiter.

Translation for Translators

He also made bronze figures that resembled pomegranates. He put two rows of pomegranates over the top parts of each pillar.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Huram made two rows of pomegranates around the top of each pillar to decorate their capitals.

Noah Webster Bible

And he made the pillars, and two rows around upon the one net-work, to cover the capitals that were upon the top, with pomegranates: and so he did for the other capital.

World English Bible

So he made the pillars; and there were two rows of pomegranates around the one network, to cover the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; and he did so for the other capital.

Young's Literal Translation

And he maketh the pillars, and two rows round about on the one net-work, to cover the chapiters that [are] on the top, with the pomegranates, and so he hath made for the second chapiter.

Context

The Pillars and Capitals

¹⁷For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital.¹⁸Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars. ¹⁹And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high.

Summary

This verse describes the ornate capitals on top of the pillars in the temple that King Solomon built. The capitals were intricately designed with latticework and pomegranates, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail in the construction of the temple. These decorative elements symbolize the beauty and grandeur of the house of the Lord, reflecting the reverence and honor given to God through the work of Solomon and his artisans. The pillars themselves represent strength and stability, serving as pillars of faith and devotion in the worship of God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily work in the porch,.... Or such as was in the porch of the temple; the work was like that wrought in the form of the flower of lilies open: four cubits; of the five cubits of which the chapiters consisted, four of them were of lily work, the two rows of pomegranates taking up the other; though Dr. Lightfoot (o) thinks, that at the head of the pillar was a border or circle of lily work, that stood out four cubits under the chapiter, into and along the porch; a four cubit circle, after the manner of a spread lily. (o) Prospect of the Temple, c. 13. sect. 2. p. 1075.