1 Kings 7:20

Verse

On the capitals of both pillars, just above the rounded projection next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows encircling each capital.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there were capitals above also upon the two pillars, close by the belly which was beside the network: and the pomegranates were two hundred, in rows round about upon the other capital.

Bible in Basic English

And there were crowns on the two pillars near the round part by the network, and there were two hundred apples in lines round every crown.

Free Bible Version

On the capitals of both columns were the two hundred pomegranates in rows that encircled them, just above the rounded part that was next to the chain network.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the chapiters vpon the two pillars had also aboue, ouer against the belly within the networke pomegranates: for two hudreth pomegranates were in the two rankes about vpon either of the chapiters.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the chapiters upon the two pillars had pomegranates also above, over against the belly which was by the network: and the pomegranates were two hundred in rows round about upon the other chapiter.

Translation for Translators

These top parts were placed on a bowl-shaped section around which was draped the wreaths of chains. He made 200 figures that represented pomegranates and put them in two rows around the top/head of each pillar.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The capitals on these two pillars also included, close to their very top, two hundred pomegranates in rows all around.

Noah Webster Bible

And the capitals upon the two pillars had pomegranates also above, over against the belly which was by the net-work: and the pomegranates were two hundred in rows around upon the other capital.

World English Bible

There were capitals above also on the two pillars, close by the belly which was beside the network. There were two hundred pomegranates in rows around the other capital.

Young's Literal Translation

and the chapiters on the two pillars also above, over-against the protuberance that [is] beside the net; and the pomegranates [are] two hundred, in rows round about on the second chapiter.

Context

The Pillars and Capitals

¹⁹And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high.²⁰On the capitals of both pillars, just above the rounded projection next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows encircling each capital.

Summary

This verse describes the capitals on top of the pillars in the temple that King Solomon built. The capitals were intricately designed with lilies and were five cubits high. These decorations added to the grandeur and beauty of the temple, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail in the construction of God's house. The pillars themselves symbolized strength and stability, reflecting the importance of a firm foundation in worship and faith.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple,.... Not at the door or entrance into the temple, as Jarchi, but at the entrance into the porch: and he set up the right pillar; or the pillar on the right hand as you went in, which was on the north, the front being east: and called the name thereof Jachin; which signifies "he will establish", i.e. the house to which here was an entrance, so long as the pure worship of God should continue in it: and he set up the left pillar; or the pillar on the left hand, which was to the south, unless the position of them was as you come out: and called the name thereof Boaz; which signifies "in him", or "it is strength", namely, in the Lord that dwelt there; for this has no respect to Boaz, a prince of the house of Judah, from whom all its kings sprung, as the Targum, in Ch2 3:17 suggests. These names were given them not by Hiram the artificer, but by Solomon, and which were very expressive; not so much of the nobility of the kingdom of the house of David, as the Targum intimates; or of the church of God, the pillar and ground of truth; as of Christ himself, and the two natures in him, and of his royal dignity, signified by the crowns or chapiters on them, decorated as they were, whose legs are as pillars of marble, and in whom are righteousness and strength; which is no small encouragement to those who are entering into the church of God the temple was a type of; who, should they fear, being feeble and weak, that they should totter and fall, here stands Jachin, to let them know the Lord will establish and settle them; or that they should never hold out to the end, here is Boaz to direct them to Christ, in whom their strength lies, see Sol 4:15. Allusion is had to these, Rev 3:12.