King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
When he made the columns, he made two rows of pomegranates to put at the top of each column around the netting covering its capital.
Berean Standard Bible:
Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars.
American Standard Version:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he made{H6213} the pillars{H5982}, and two{H8147} rows{H2905} round about{H5439} upon the one{H259} network{H7639}, to cover{H3680} the chapiters{H3805} that were upon the top{H7218}, with pomegranates{H7416}: and so did{H6213} he for the other{H8145} chapiter{H3805}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 28:24
- And thou shalt put the two wreathen [chains] of gold in the two rings [which are] on the ends of the breastplate.
Exodus 28:25
- And [the other] two ends of the two wreathen [chains] thou shalt fasten in the two ouches, and put [them] on the shoulderpieces of the ephod before it.
2 Kings 25:17
- The height of the one pillar [was] eighteen cubits, and the chapiter upon it [was] brass: and the height of the chapiter three cubits; and the wreathen work, and pomegranates upon the chapiter round about, all of brass: and like unto these had the second pillar with wreathen work.
Exodus 28:14
- And two chains [of] pure gold at the ends; [of] wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches.
Exodus 39:15
- And they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, [of] wreathen work [of] pure gold.
Exodus 39:18
- And the two ends of the two wreathen chains they fastened in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod, before it.
Exodus 28:22
- And thou shalt make upon the breastplate chains at the ends [of] wreathen work [of] pure gold.
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Commentary for 1 Kings 7:18
1 Kings 7:18 is a verse from the Hebrew Bible that describes part of the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, also known as Solomon's Temple. This temple was built under the reign of King Solomon, who is renowned in the biblical narrative for his wisdom and wealth. The verse specifically details the ornamental and architectural elements of the temple's pillars.
In the historical context, the temple was not only a place of worship but also a symbol of the unity and prosperity of the Israelite nation under Solomon's rule. The pillars mentioned in the verse were free-standing columns at the portico of the temple, and they were intricately designed with networks, chapiters (capitals), and pomegranates. These elements were likely made of bronze and were both decorative and symbolic, with the pomegranate being a common motif in ancient Near Eastern art and often associated with fertility and abundance.
The verse speaks to the grandeur and attention to detail that characterized Solomon's Temple, emphasizing the importance of beauty and craftsmanship in the sacred space. The dual rows of pomegranates covering the chapiters on top of the network that adorned the pillars would have added to the temple's splendor, reflecting the skill of the artisans and the resources available to Solomon for the temple's construction. This attention to aesthetic detail is emblematic of the broader theme in the Hebrew Bible that emphasizes the sanctity and majesty of God's dwelling place among His people.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H5982
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַמּוּד
Transliteration: ʻammûwd
Pronunciation: am-mood'
Description: or עַמֻּד; from עָמַד; a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform; [idiom] apiece, pillar. - Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H2905
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טוּר
Transliteration: ṭûwr
Pronunciation: toor
Description: from an unused root meaning to range in a regular manner; a row; hence, a wall; row. - Strong's Number: H5439
There are 282 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סָבִיב
Transliteration: çâbîyb
Pronunciation: saw-beeb'
Description: or (feminine) סְבִיבָה; from סָבַב; (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around; (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. - Strong's Number: H259
There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶחָד
Transliteration: ʼechâd
Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, - Strong's Number: H7639
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׂבָכָה
Transliteration: sᵉbâkâh
Pronunciation: seb-aw-kaw'
Description: feminine of שָׂבָךְ; a net-work, i.e. (in hunting) a snare, (in architecture) a ballustrade; also a reticulated ornament to apillar; checker, lattice, network, snare, wreath(-enwork). - Strong's Number: H3680
There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּסָה
Transliteration: kâçâh
Pronunciation: kaw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy); clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare כָּשָׂה. - Strong's Number: H3805
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹתֶרֶת
Transliteration: kôthereth
Pronunciation: ko-theh'-reth
Description: feminine active participle of כָּתַר; the capital of a column; chapiter. - Strong's Number: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. - Strong's Number: H7416
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רִמּוֹן
Transliteration: rimmôwn
Pronunciation: rim-mone'
Description: or רִמֹּן; from רָמַם; a pomegranate, the tree (from its upright growth) or the fruit (also an artificial ornament); pomegranate. - Strong's Number: H8145
There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁנִי
Transliteration: shênîy
Pronunciation: shay-nee'
Description: from שָׁנָה; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time).