1 Kings 7:42
New International Version
the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network decorating the bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars);

New Living Translation
the 400 pomegranates that hung from the chains on the capitals (two rows of pomegranates for each of the chain networks that decorated the capitals on top of the pillars);

English Standard Version
and the four hundred pomegranates for the two latticeworks, two rows of pomegranates for each latticework, to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the pillars;

Berean Standard Bible
the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars);

King James Bible
And four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, even two rows of pomegranates for one network, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that were upon the pillars;

New King James Version
four hundred pomegranates for the two networks (two rows of pomegranates for each network, to cover the two bowl-shaped capitals that were on top of the pillars);

New American Standard Bible
and the four hundred pomegranates for the two lattices, two rows of pomegranates for each lattice to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the tops of the pillars;

NASB 1995
and the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, two rows of pomegranates for each network to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the tops of the pillars;

NASB 1977
and the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, two rows of pomegranates for each network to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the tops of the pillars;

Legacy Standard Bible
and the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, two rows of pomegranates for each network to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the tops of the pillars;

Amplified Bible
and 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 tops of the pillars;

Christian Standard Bible
the four hundred pomegranates for the two gratings (two rows of pomegranates for each grating covering both capitals’ bowls on top of the pillars );

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the 400 pomegranates for the two gratings (two rows of pomegranates for each grating covering both capitals’ bowls on top of the pillars);

American Standard Version
and 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 upon the pillars;

Contemporary English Version
400 pomegranates for the chain designs;

English Revised Version
and the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks; two rows of pomegranates for each network, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that were upon the pillars;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
400 pomegranates for the 2 sets of filigree

International Standard Version
plus the 400 pomegranates for the two lattices (that is, the two rows of pomegranates for each lattice to cover the two bowls of the capitals that stood on top of the pillars),

Majority Standard Bible
the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars);

NET Bible
the four hundred pomegranate-shaped ornaments for the latticework of the two pillars (each latticework had two rows of these ornaments at the bowl-shaped top of the pillar),

New Heart English Bible
and 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;

Webster's Bible Translation
And four hundred pomegranates for the two net-works, even two rows of pomegranates for one net-work, to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were upon the pillars;

World English Bible
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;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the four hundred pomegranates for the two nets (two rows of pomegranates for the one net to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that [are] on the front of the pillars);

Young's Literal Translation
and the pomegranates four hundred for the two nets, two rows of pomegranates for the one net, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that are on the front of the pillars;

Smith's Literal Translation
And four hundred pomegranates to the two nets, two rows of pomegranates to the one net, to cover the two globes of the crowns which were upon the face of the pillars;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And four hundred pomegranates for the two networks: two rows of pomegranates for each network, to cover the cords of the chapiters, which were upon the tops of the pillars.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, two turnings of pomegranates for each network, in order to cover the cords of the heads, which were above the tops of the columns;

New American Bible
four hundred pomegranates in double rows on both pieces of netting that covered the two nodes of the capitals on top of the columns;

New Revised Standard Version
the four hundred pomegranates for the two latticeworks, two rows of pomegranates for each latticework, to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the pillars;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, two rows of pomegranates for each network to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were upon the pillars;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And four hundred pomegranates for the two covers, two rows of pomegranates to cover each covering the two mouths of the bowls that are upon the top of the pillars
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and 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 upon the top of the pillars;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The four hundred pomegranates for both the net-works, two rows of pomegranates for one net-work, to cover both the wreathen works of the bases belonging to both pillars.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Completion of the Bronze Works
41the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; 42 the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars); 43the ten stands; the ten basins on the stands;…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 4:12-13
the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars);

Exodus 25:31-40
Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ...

Exodus 37:17-24
Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. ...

1 Kings 6:18
The cedar paneling inside the temple was carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; not a stone could be seen.

1 Kings 6:29
Then he carved the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers.

1 Kings 6:32
The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.

1 Kings 6:35
He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and he overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings.

1 Kings 7:20
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.

1 Kings 7:26
It was a handbreadth thick, and its rim was fashioned like the brim of a cup, like a lily blossom. It could hold two thousand baths.

1 Kings 7:49
the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs;

2 Chronicles 3:5
He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains.

2 Chronicles 3:16
He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork.

2 Chronicles 4:21
the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold;

Jeremiah 52:22-23
The bronze capital atop one pillar was five cubits high, with a network of bronze pomegranates all around. The second pillar, with its pomegranates, was similar. / Each capital had ninety-six pomegranates on the sides, and a total of a hundred pomegranates were above the surrounding network.

Zechariah 4:2-3
“What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps. / There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.”


Treasury of Scripture

And four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, even two rows of pomegranates for one network, to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the pillars;

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1 Kings 7
1. The building of Solomon's house
2. Of the house of Lebanon
6. Of the porch of pillars
7. Of the porch of judgment
8. Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter
13. Hiram's work of the two pillars,
23. Of the molten sea
27. Of the ten bases
38. Of the ten lavers
40. and all the vessels














the four hundred pomegranates
The pomegranate is a fruit that holds significant symbolism in the Bible, often representing abundance, fertility, and the law. In Hebrew, the word for pomegranate is "rimmôn," which is also a term used for a type of hand grenade, due to its shape and many seeds. The number four hundred here signifies completeness and abundance, reflecting the lavishness of Solomon's Temple. The pomegranate's many seeds symbolize the numerous blessings and the fruitfulness that God bestows upon His people.

for the two sets of network
The "network" refers to the intricate latticework that adorned the temple's pillars. In Hebrew, the word used is "səbākâ," which implies a woven or interlaced structure. This design not only served an aesthetic purpose but also symbolized the interconnectedness of God's creation and His divine order. The two sets of network suggest a balance and symmetry, reflecting the harmony and perfection of God's dwelling place.

(two rows of pomegranates for each network
The repetition of the pomegranate motif in two rows emphasizes the importance of this symbol. The duality of the rows can be seen as representing the Old and New Covenants, or the dual nature of Christ as both divine and human. The meticulous arrangement of these pomegranates in rows signifies the order and precision with which God orchestrates His plans.

covering both the bowl-shaped capitals
The "bowl-shaped capitals" were the crowning features of the pillars, known as "kaphtor" in Hebrew, which can also mean a knob or a capital. These capitals were not merely structural but were richly decorated, signifying the glory and majesty of God. The covering of these capitals with pomegranates indicates a protective and beautifying function, symbolizing how God's glory covers and sanctifies His creation.

atop the pillars
The pillars, or "amudim" in Hebrew, were significant architectural features in Solomon's Temple, representing strength and stability. They were named Jachin and Boaz, meaning "He will establish" and "In Him is strength," respectively. These pillars stood at the entrance of the temple, symbolizing the strength and permanence of God's covenant with Israel. The placement of the pomegranates atop these pillars highlights the divine blessing and fruitfulness that rests upon the foundation of God's promises.

Verse 42. - And four hundred pomegranates [Heb. the pomegranates, 400] for the two networks, even two rows of pomegranates for one network, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that were upon the pillars [Heb. upon the face of the pillars]. A chapiter could hardly be correctly described as עַל־פְּנֵי הע. It is probable that this is a clerical error, and that we should read עַל־פְּנֵי הע (Bahr, Keil), "upon the two pillars." So LXX. ἐπ ἀμφοτέροις κ.τ.λ. This is a more likely emendation than עַל רלֺאשׁ. It is true thin latter is the reading of some MSS., and is followed by the Syr. and Vulg., but it can easily be accounted for, being a repetition of the last words of ver. 41, while it fails to account, as the first named emendation does, for the עַל־פְנֵי.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the four
אַרְבַּ֥ע (’ar·ba‘)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 702: Four

hundred
מֵא֖וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ)
Number - feminine plural
Strong's 3967: A hundred

pomegranates
הָרִמֹּנִ֛ים (hā·rim·mō·nîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7416: A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit

for the two
לִשְׁתֵּ֣י (liš·tê)
Preposition-l | Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

sets of network
הַשְּׂבָכ֑וֹת (haś·śə·ḇā·ḵō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7639: A net-work, a snare, a ballustrade, a reticulated ornament to a, pillar

(two
שְׁנֵֽי־ (šə·nê-)
Number - mdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

rows
טוּרִ֤ים (ṭū·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2905: A row, a wall

of pomegranates
רִמֹּנִים֙ (rim·mō·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7416: A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit

for each
הָֽאֶחָ֔ת (hā·’e·ḥāṯ)
Article | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

network
לַשְּׂבָכָ֣ה (laś·śə·ḇā·ḵāh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7639: A net-work, a snare, a ballustrade, a reticulated ornament to a, pillar

covering
לְכַסּ֗וֹת (lə·ḵas·sō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3680: To plump, fill up hollows, to cover

both
שְׁתֵּי֙ (šə·tê)
Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

the bowl-shaped
גֻּלֹּ֣ת (gul·lōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1543: A fountain, bowl, globe

capitals
הַכֹּֽתָרֹ֔ת (hak·kō·ṯā·rōṯ)
Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3805: The capital of a, column

atop
פְּנֵ֥י (pə·nê)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the pillars);
הָעַמּוּדִֽים׃ (hā·‘am·mū·ḏîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform


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