2 Chronicles 4:13
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 400 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 on the two wreaths; two rows of pomegranates on each wreath, to cover the two pommels of the chapiters which 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 the pillars);

New American Standard Bible
and the four hundred pomegranates for the two latticeworks, two rows of pomegranates for each latticework to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on 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 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 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 pillars.

Amplified Bible
and the four hundred pomegranates for the two lattice works, two rows of pomegranates for each lattice to cover the two bowls of the capitals on 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 in two rows 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
the 400 pomegranate-shaped ornaments for the latticework of the two pillars (each latticework having two rows of ornaments at the bowl-shaped top of each pillar);

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 on the two wreaths; two rows of pomegranates on each wreath, to cover the two pommels of the capitals which were upon the pillars.

World 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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, two rows of pomegranates for the one network, to cover the two bowls of the crowns that [are] on the front of the pillars.

Young's Literal Translation
and the pomegranates four hundred to the two wreaths, two rows of pomegranates to the one wreath, to cover the two bowls of the crowns that are on the front of the pillars.

Smith's Literal Translation
And four hundred pomegranates to the two lattices; two rows of pomegranates to the one lattice to cover the two reservoirs of the capitals which are upon the face of the pillars.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And four hundred pomegranates, and two wreaths of network, so that two rows of pomegranates were joined to each wreath, to cover the pommels, and the chapiters of the pillars.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and also four hundred pomegranates, and two little nets, so that two rows of pomegranates were joined to each net, which would cover the crossbeams and the heads of the pillars.

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 on the two wreaths; two rows of pomegranates on each wreath, to cover the two knobs of the capitals which were upon 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
and four hundred golden bells for the two nets, and two rows of pomegranates in each net, to cover the two embossed rims of the chapiters which are upon the pillars.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Completion of the Bronze Works
12the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; 13 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); 14the stands; the basins on the stands;…

Cross References
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 7:42
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);

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 7:18-19
Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars. / And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high.

1 Kings 7:22
And the tops of the pillars were shaped like lilies. So the work of the pillars was completed.

1 Kings 7:24
Below the rim, ornamental buds encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea.

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;

1 Kings 7:50
the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

1 Kings 7:51
So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

And four hundred pomegranates on the two wreaths; two rows of pomegranates on each wreath, to cover the two pommels of the capitals which were on the pillars.

four hundred

Exodus 28:33,34
And beneath upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the hem thereof; and bells of gold between them round about: …

1 Kings 7:20,42
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…

Song of Solomon 4:13
Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard,

pillars [heb] face of the pillars

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2 Chronicles 4
1. The altar of brass
2. The molten sea upon twelve oxen
6. The ten lavers, candlesticks, and tables
9. The courts, and the instruments of brass
19. The instruments of gold














the four hundred pomegranates
The pomegranate is a fruit that holds significant symbolism in the Bible, often representing fertility, abundance, and the law. In Hebrew, the word for pomegranate is "rimmôn," which is also a term used for a grenade, indicating its round shape and many seeds. The use of four hundred pomegranates in the temple's design underscores the theme of abundance and divine blessing. The number four hundred, a multiple of forty, often symbolizes a period of testing or trial, suggesting that the temple's beauty and abundance are a testament to God's faithfulness through Israel's trials.

for the two sets of network
The "network" refers to the intricate latticework or mesh that adorned the temple's pillars. In Hebrew, the word "sĕbākâ" is used, which can denote a net or lattice. This design element not only served an aesthetic purpose but also symbolized the interconnectedness of God's creation and the divine order. The two sets of network may represent the dual nature of God's covenant with Israel, encompassing both the spiritual and the physical realms.

two rows of pomegranates for each network
The repetition of "two rows" emphasizes the completeness and perfection in the temple's design. In biblical numerology, the number two often signifies witness and testimony. Thus, the two rows of pomegranates could symbolize the testimony of God's provision and the beauty of His creation. This design element serves as a reminder of the dual witness of God's law and grace, both of which are integral to the covenant relationship with His people.

to decorate the two bowl-shaped capitals
The "capitals" are the tops of the pillars, and their bowl shape is significant. In Hebrew, the word "kôtheret" is used for capitals, which can also mean crown. The bowl shape may symbolize a vessel of blessing, ready to be filled by God. The decoration of these capitals with pomegranates highlights the theme of divine beauty and abundance, serving as a crown of glory for the temple, which is the dwelling place of God's presence.

atop the pillars
The pillars themselves, named Jachin and Boaz, stood at the entrance of the temple and were significant in their own right. In Hebrew, "Jachin" means "He will establish," and "Boaz" means "In Him is strength." The placement of the decorated capitals atop these pillars signifies the establishment and strength of God's covenant with Israel. The pillars, with their ornate capitals, serve as a visual reminder of God's enduring promises and the strength found in His presence.

(13) Two rows.--See 1Kings 7:42.

Verse 13. - Four hundred pomegranates. This number of pomegranates substantially agrees with the parallel (1 Kings 7:20), There were two hundred of them on each wreath that encircled the chapiter. The pomegranate was a favourite ornament in work as well as in more solid architectural forms (Exodus 28:33, 34). The popularity of the fruit as food (Numbers 13:23; Numbers 20:5; Deuteronomy 8:8; Joshua 15:32; Joshua 21:25), its simple beauty to the eye (Song of Solomon 4:3, 13), and its welcome homeliness, will quite account for this beside any symbolic significance that may have become attached to it. The description of the pomegranate as a fruit may be found in any Bible dictionary, but especially in Tristram's 'Natural History of the Bible.'

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
הָֽרִמּוֹנִ֛ים (hā·rim·mō·w·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
שְׁנַ֨יִם (šə·na·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

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

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

for each
הָאֶחָ֔ת (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
גֻּלּ֣וֹת (gul·lō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1543: A fountain, bowl, globe

capitals
הַכֹּֽתָר֔וֹת (hak·kō·ṯā·rō·wṯ)
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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