So there were capitals on the two pillars, also above and close to the rounded projection which was beside the lattice; and the pomegranates totaled two hundred in rows around both capitals.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.
- KJV 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.
- BSB 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.
- NKJV The capitals on the two pillars also had pomegranates above, by the convex surface which was next to the network; and there were two hundred such pomegranates in rows on each of the capitals all around.
- NLT The capitals on the two pillars had 200 pomegranates in two rows around them, beside the rounded surface next to the latticework.
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Quick answer
Above the network on the capitals were two hundred pomegranates arranged in rows. The fruit motif richly adorned the pillars.
Overview
Pomegranates, abundant in seeds, were a common biblical symbol of fruitfulness and blessing, also appearing on the high priest's robe. Their use here connected the temple's beauty to themes of life and God's generous provision. The careful ornamentation testified that worship of the Lord is to be marked by both reverence and joyful abundance.
Cross-references & the web
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- 2 Chr 4:13and the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks; two rows of pomegranates for each network, to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the pillars.
- 2 Chr 3:16He made chains in the inner sanctuary, and put them on the tops of the pillars; and he made one hundred pomegranates, and put them on the chains.
- 1 Kgs 7:42the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks; two rows of pomegranates for each network, to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the pillars;
- Jer 52:22–23A capital of brass was on it; and the height of the one capital was five cubits, with network and pomegranates on the capital all around, all of brass: and the second pillar also had like these, and pomegranates.
- 2 Kgs 25:17The height of the one pillar was eighteen cubits, and a capital of brass was on it. The height of the capital was three cubits, with network and pomegranates on the capital around it, all of brass; and the second pillar with its network was like these.
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