1 Kings 7:20

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The capitals on the two pillars also had shapes of rounded bulges above the bowl-shaped lattice, with two hundred pomegranates arranged in rows around each capital.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And the capitals upon the two pillars had pomegranates also above, opposite the bulge by the network; and the pomegranates were two hundred in rows around the other capital.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And there were capitals above also upon the two pillars, close by the belly which was beside the network: and the pomegranates were two hundred, in rows round about upon the other capital.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And the pomgranates in the rowes rounde aboute were two hudreth aboue and beneth vpon the rope, which wete rounde aboute the thicknes of the knoppe, on euery knoppe vpon both the pilers.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the chapiters vpon the two pillars had also aboue, ouer against the belly within the networke pomegranates: for two hudreth pomegranates were in the two rankes about vpon either of the chapiters.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the pommels vpon the two pillers had also aboue ouer against the middest within the networke: pomegranets and vpon the second head peece were there two hundred pomegranets in two rowes round about.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    There were capitals above also on the two pillars, close by the belly which was beside the network: and the pomegranates were two hundred, in rows round about on the other capital.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and the chapiters on the two pillars also above, over-against the protuberance that `is' beside the net; and the pomegranates `are' two hundred, in rows round about on the second chapiter.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And there were capitals above also upon the two pillars, close by the belly which was beside the network: and the pomegranates were two hundred, in rows round about upon the other capital.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And there were capitals above also upon the two pillars, close by the belly which was beside the network: and the pomegranates were two hundred, in rows round about upon the other capital.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And there were crowns on the two pillars near the round part by the network, and there were two hundred apples in lines round every crown.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    There were capitals above also on the two pillars, close by the belly which was beside the network: and the pomegranates were two hundred, in rows around on the other capital.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    On the top of each pillar, right above the bulge beside the latticework, there were two hundred pomegranate-shaped ornaments arranged in rows all the way around.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 3:16 : 16 He made chains in the inner sanctuary and placed them on the tops of the pillars. He also made a hundred pomegranates and attached them to the chains.
  • 2 Chr 4:13 : 13 Four hundred pomegranates for the two latticeworks; two rows of pomegranates for each latticework to cover the bowls on the capitals at the tops of the pillars.
  • Jer 52:22-23 : 22 The bronze capital on each pillar was five cubits high, decorated with a lattice of bronze network and pomegranates all around. Both pillars were the same, including the pomegranates. 23 There were ninety-six pomegranates on the sides, and the total number of pomegranates on the lattice surrounding them was a hundred.
  • 1 Kgs 7:42 : 42 the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks (two rows of pomegranates for each network to cover the bowl-shaped capitals at the top of the pillars),
  • 2 Kgs 25:17 : 17 Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall, with a bronze capital on top. The capital was three cubits high. It was decorated with a network of pomegranates all around, all made of bronze. The second pillar had the same design, including the network.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Kgs 7:15-19
    5 verses
    89%

    15Hiram cast two bronze pillars, each eighteen cubits high, and a cord measuring twelve cubits circled around each pillar.

    16He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on the tops of the pillars, each capital was five cubits tall.

    17He made lattice designs with twisted chains for the capitals on top of the pillars, seven for each capital.

    18Hiram made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each network to cover the capitals at the tops of the pillars. He did the same for both capitals.

    19The capitals on the tops of the pillars in the portico were in the shape of lilies, and they were four cubits high.

  • 1 Kgs 7:41-43
    3 verses
    89%

    41He made the two pillars, the two bowl-shaped capitals at the top of the pillars, the two networks to cover the two bowl-shaped capitals on the top of the pillars,

    42the four hundred pomegranates for the two networks (two rows of pomegranates for each network to cover the bowl-shaped capitals at the top of the pillars),

    43the ten stands, and the ten basins on the stands,

  • 2 Chr 4:12-13
    2 verses
    88%

    12The two pillars, the bowls, and the capitals on top of the two pillars, the two latticeworks to cover the two bowls of the capitals on top of the pillars.

    13Four hundred pomegranates for the two latticeworks; two rows of pomegranates for each latticework to cover the bowls on the capitals at the tops of the pillars.

  • Jer 52:20-23
    4 verses
    84%

    20The weight of the two bronze pillars, the bronze sea, the twelve bronze oxen underneath it, and the stands, which King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, was beyond calculation.

    21Each pillar was eighteen cubits high. It was hollow, its walls were four fingers thick, and a measuring cord twelve cubits long could encircle it.

    22The bronze capital on each pillar was five cubits high, decorated with a lattice of bronze network and pomegranates all around. Both pillars were the same, including the pomegranates.

    23There were ninety-six pomegranates on the sides, and the total number of pomegranates on the lattice surrounding them was a hundred.

  • 2 Kgs 25:16-17
    2 verses
    81%

    16The weight of the two pillars, the bronze sea, and the stands, which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, could not be weighed because of their immense weight.

    17Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall, with a bronze capital on top. The capital was three cubits high. It was decorated with a network of pomegranates all around, all made of bronze. The second pillar had the same design, including the network.

  • 2 Chr 3:15-17
    3 verses
    81%

    15He made two pillars in front of the temple, thirty-five cubits high each, with a capital of five cubits on top of each.

    16He made chains in the inner sanctuary and placed them on the tops of the pillars. He also made a hundred pomegranates and attached them to the chains.

    17Then he erected the pillars in front of the temple, one on the right and the other on the left. He named the one on the right Jachin and the one on the left Boaz.

  • 1 Kgs 7:21-22
    2 verses
    78%

    21He set up the pillars at the portico of the temple. He set up the right-hand pillar and named it Jachin, and the left-hand pillar and named it Boaz.

    22The tops of the pillars were shaped like lilies. So, the work of the pillars was completed.

  • Ezek 40:26
    71%

    26Its staircase had seven steps, leading up to it, and its porches were in front of them. It also had palm tree decorations, one on each side of its posts.

  • Exod 38:19
    71%

    19It had four posts and four bronze bases. Their hooks were silver, and the tops of the posts and their bands were overlaid with silver.

  • Exod 38:28
    70%

    28The one thousand seven hundred seventy-five shekels were used to make hooks for the posts, overlay their tops, and make bands for them.

  • Exod 38:10
    70%

    10Their twenty posts and their twenty bronze bases had silver hooks and bands.

  • Exod 36:38
    70%

    38They made five posts with hooks for them. They overlaid the tops of the posts and their bands with gold and cast their five bases of bronze.

  • Exod 38:17
    70%

    17The bases for the posts were bronze, the hooks and bands on the posts were silver, and the tops of the posts were overlaid with silver; all the posts of the courtyard were connected with silver bands.

  • Exod 39:24-26
    3 verses
    70%

    24They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, twisted together, to decorate the hem of the robe.

    25They also made bells of pure gold and placed them between the pomegranates along the hem of the robe.

    26A bell and a pomegranate alternated around the hem of the robe, to be worn while ministering, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

  • Ezek 41:20
    69%

    20From the ground to above the door, cherubim and palm trees were carved on the walls of the main hall.

  • Ezek 41:18
    69%

    18It was decorated with cherubim and palm trees, a palm tree between each pair of cherubim. Each cherub had two faces.

  • Ezek 40:37
    69%

    37Its porch faced the outer courtyard, with palm tree decorations on its posts, one on each side. Eight steps led up to it.

  • Exod 28:33-34
    2 verses
    69%

    33Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, alternating with gold bells in between them.

    34The gold bells and the pomegranates shall alternate around the hem of the robe.

  • Exod 37:20-22
    3 verses
    68%

    20The lampstand itself had four cups shaped like almond blossoms, with its buds and its flowers.

    21There was a bud under each pair of the six branches extending from the lampstand.

    22The buds and branches were all one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold.

  • 1 Kgs 7:36
    68%

    36He adorned the panels of the stand and its frames with engravings of cherubim, lions, and palm trees according to the space on each, with wreaths surrounding them.

  • 1 Kgs 7:24
    68%

    24Below the rim of the basin, there were decorative gourds encircling it, ten per cubit, entirely cast in one piece with the basin.

  • 1 Kgs 7:31
    68%

    31The opening of the stand, from inside the capital upwards, was one cubit. Its opening was round, shaped like a pedestal, measuring a cubit and a half. Around its opening were carvings, and its frames were square, not circular.

  • Ezek 40:34
    68%

    34Its porch faced the outer courtyard. Palm tree decorations were on its posts, one on each side. Eight steps led up to it.

  • Ezek 40:16
    68%

    16The gateway had windows with beveled frames facing inward toward the guardrooms and to their posts on all sides. The same applied to the porches. Around the gateway, windows were also built, and representations of palm trees decorated its posts.

  • Exod 27:10
    67%

    10Its twenty pillars and their twenty bronze bases shall have hooks and fillets of silver.

  • 1 Kgs 7:6
    67%

    6He made the Hall of Pillars, which was fifty cubits long and thirty cubits wide, with a portico in front of the pillars and a canopy above them.

  • Exod 27:17
    67%

    17All the pillars around the courtyard shall have silver bands and hooks, with bronze bases.

  • Ezek 40:31
    67%

    31Its porch faced the outer courtyard, and palm tree decorations adorned its posts. Eight steps led up to it.

  • Ezek 41:25
    67%

    25On the doors of the temple, cherubim and palm trees were carved like those on the walls. There was also a wooden canopy over the outer entrance hall.

  • Exod 37:27
    66%

    27He made two gold rings for it below the molding on its two sides, on opposite sides, to serve as holders for the poles used to carry it.

  • 1 Kgs 6:32
    66%

    32The two doors were made of olive wood, and he carved on them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers. He overlaid them with gold and spread the gold over the cherubim and the palm trees.