King James Version:
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And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He erected the columns in the hall of the temple; on erecting the right column he gave it the name "Yakhin," and on erecting the left column he named it "Bo'az."
Berean Standard Bible:
Thus he set up the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jachin, and the pillar to the north he named Boaz.
American Standard Version:
And he set up the pillars at the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin; and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he set up{H6965} the pillars{H5982} in the porch{H197} of the temple{H1964}: and he set up{H6965} the right{H3233} pillar{H5982}, and called{H7121} the name{H8034} thereof Jachin{H3199}: and he set up{H6965} the left{H8042} pillar{H5982}, and called{H7121} the name{H8034} thereof Boaz{H1162}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Chronicles 3:17
- And he reared up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz.
1 Kings 6:3
- And the porch before the temple of the house, twenty cubits [was] the length thereof, according to the breadth of the house; [and] ten cubits [was] the breadth thereof before the house.
Isaiah 9:7
- Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
1 Kings 7:12
- And the great court round about [was] with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.
Galatians 2:9
- And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we [should go] unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
Ruth 4:21
- And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,
Ezekiel 40:48
- And he brought me to the porch of the house, and measured [each] post of the porch, five cubits on this side, and five cubits on that side: and the breadth of the gate [was] three cubits on this side, and three cubits on that side.
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Commentary for 1 Kings 7:21
1 Kings 7:21 describes a specific moment in the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, also known as Solomon's Temple. This verse is part of a larger narrative detailing the temple's architecture and furnishings, which were built under the direction of King Solomon, son of King David. The verse mentions the erection of two bronze pillars at the entrance of the temple, which were significant both structurally and symbolically.
The right pillar, named Jachin, and the left pillar, named Boaz, stood at the portico of the temple. These names carry meaning: "Jachin" is often interpreted to mean "He establishes" or "He will establish," suggesting a connection to the stability and enduring presence of God. "Boaz" could mean "In him is strength" or "By strength," possibly alluding to the strength and support that God provides to His people.
The historical context of this verse is the United Monarchy period, when Solomon reigned as king over a unified Israel. The construction of the temple was a monumental event, representing the centralization of worship and the consolidation of Israelite religious practice in Jerusalem. It was also a fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build a house for the Lord.
In summary, 1 Kings 7:21 highlights the completion of a key element of Solomon's Temple, the two freestanding pillars named Jachin and Boaz. These pillars not only served as architectural features but also as symbolic representations of the divine attributes of stability and strength. Their installation marked a significant stage in the temple's construction, an event that held great religious and national significance for ancient Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6965
There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוּם
Transliteration: qûwm
Pronunciation: koom
Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). - 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: H197
There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אוּלָם
Transliteration: ʼûwlâm
Pronunciation: oo-lawm'
Description: or (shortened), אֻלָם ; from אָלַם (in the sense of tying); a vestibule (as bound to the building); porch. - Strong's Number: H1964
There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הֵיכָל
Transliteration: hêykâl
Pronunciation: hay-kawl'
Description: probably from יָכֹל (in the sense of capacity); a large public building, such as a palace or temple; palace, temple. - Strong's Number: H3233
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְמָנִי
Transliteration: yᵉmânîy
Pronunciation: yem-aw-nee'
Description: from יָמַן; right (i.e. at the right hand); (on the) right (hand). - Strong's Number: H7121
There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרָא
Transliteration: qârâʼ
Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. - Strong's Number: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. - Strong's Number: H3199
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָכִין
Transliteration: Yâkîyn
Pronunciation: yaw-keen'
Description: lemma יִכִין first vowel, corrected to יָכִין; from כּוּן; he (or it) will establish; Jakin, the name of three Israelites and of a temple pillar; Jachin. - Strong's Number: H8042
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׂמָאלִי
Transliteration: sᵉmâʼlîy
Pronunciation: sem-aw-lee'
Description: from שְׂמֹאול; situated on the left side; left. - Strong's Number: H1162
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֹּעַז
Transliteration: Bôʻaz
Pronunciation: bo'-az
Description: from an unused root of uncertain meaning; Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple; Boaz.