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The other pillar, with its pomegranates, was similar. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/52.htm">New Living Translation</a> The bronze capital on top of each pillar was 7 1 / 2 feet high and was decorated with a network of bronze pomegranates all the way around. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/52.htm">English Standard Version</a> On it was a capital of bronze. The height of the one capital was five cubits. A network and pomegranates, all of bronze, were around the capital. And the second pillar had the same, with pomegranates. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/52.htm">King James Bible</a> And a chapiter of brass was upon it; and the height of one chapiter was five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon the chapiters round about, all of brass. The second pillar also and the pomegranates were like unto these. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/52.htm">New King James Version</a> A capital of bronze was on it; and the height of one capital was five cubits, with a network and pomegranates all around the capital, all of bronze. The second pillar, with pomegranates was the same. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/52.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Also, a capital of bronze was on top of it; and the height of each capital was five cubits, with latticework and pomegranates on the capital all around, all of bronze. And the second pillar was like these, including pomegranates. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/52.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now a capital of bronze was on it; and the height of each capital was five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon the capital all around, all of bronze. And the second pillar was like these, including pomegranates. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/52.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now a capital of bronze was on it; and the height of each capital was five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon the capital all around, all of bronze. And the second pillar was like these, including pomegranates. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now a capital of bronze was on it; and the height of each capital was five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon the capital all around, all of bronze. And the second pillar was like these, including pomegranates. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/52.htm">Amplified Bible</a> A capital of bronze was on [top of] it. The height of each capital was five cubits (seven and one-half feet), with a lattice-work and pomegranates around it, all of bronze. The second pillar also, with its pomegranates, was similar to these. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/52.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and had a bronze capital on top of it. One capital, encircled by bronze grating and pomegranates, stood 7 1 /2 feet high. The second pillar was the same, with pomegranates. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/52.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and had a bronze capital on top of it. One capital, encircled by bronze latticework and pomegranates, stood 7 1/2 feet high. The second pillar was the same, with pomegranates. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/52.htm">American Standard Version</a> And a capital of brass was upon it; and the height of the one capital was five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon the capital round about, all of brass: and the second pillar also had like unto these, and pomegranates. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/52.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Each column had a bronze cap over 2 meters high that was decorated with bronze designs. Some of these designs were like chains and others were like pomegranates. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/52.htm">English Revised Version</a> And a chapiter of brass was upon it; and the height of the one chapiter was five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon the chapiter round about, all of brass: and the second pillar also had like unto these, and pomegranates. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/52.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The capital that was on it was 7 1/2 feet high with a filigree and pomegranates around it. They were all made of bronze. The second pillar was the same. It also had pomegranates. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/52.htm">International Standard Version</a> On each pillar was a capital of bronze, and the height of each capital was five cubits. Latticework and pomegranates, all of bronze, were all around the capital. And the second pillar was like this, including the pomegranates. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/52.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/jeremiah/52.htm">NET Bible</a> The bronze top of one pillar was about seven and one-half feet high and had bronze latticework and pomegranate-shaped ornaments all around it. The second pillar with its pomegranate-shaped ornaments was like it. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/52.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> A capital of bronze was on it; and the height of the one capital was eight feet seven inches, with network and pomegranates on the capital all around, all of bronze: and the second pillar also had like these, and pomegranates. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/52.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And a capital of brass was upon it; and the hight of one capital was five cubits, with net-work and pomegranates upon the capitals around, all of brass. The second pillar also and the pomegranates were like to these. <a href="/web/jeremiah/52.htm">World English Bible</a> A capital of bronze was on it; and the height of the one capital was five cubits, with network and pomegranates on the capital all around, all of bronze. The second pillar also had the same, with pomegranates. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/52.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the capital on it [is] of bronze, and the height of the one capital [is] five cubits, and network and pomegranates [are] on the capital all around, the whole [is] of bronze; and like these—the second pillar—and pomegranates. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/52.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the chapiter upon it is of brass, and the height of the one chapiter is five cubits, and net-work and pomegranates are on the chapiter round about, the whole is of brass; and like these have the second pillar, and pomegranates. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/52.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a capital upon it of brass; and the height of the one capital, five cubits, and the net and the pomegranates upon the capitals round about, all of brass. And according to these, to the second pillar and the pomegranates.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/52.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And chapiters of brass were upon both: and the height of one chapiter was five cubits: and network, and pomegranates were upon the chapiters round about, all of brass. The same of the second pillar, and the pomegranates. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/52.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And heads of brass were upon both. And the height of one head was five cubits. And little nets with pomegranates were upon the heads all around, all of brass. The second pillar was similar, and the pomegranates. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/52.htm">New American Bible</a> A bronze capital five cubits high crowned the one pillar, and a network with pomegranates encircled the capital, all of bronze; and so for the other pillar, with pomegranates. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/52.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Upon it was a capital of bronze; the height of the capital was five cubits; latticework and pomegranates, all of bronze, encircled the top of the capital. And the second pillar had the same, with pomegranates.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/52.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And a capital of brass was upon it; and the height of one chapiter was five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon the capitals round about, all of brass. The second pillar and the pomegranates were the same. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/52.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And a capital of brass upon it, and the height of one capital: five cubits, and a network and pomegranates on the capitals in a circle, and all of it of brass, and like these for the other pillar and the pomegranates<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/52.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And a capital of brass was upon it; and the height of the one capital was five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon the capital round about, all of brass; and the second pillar also had like unto these, and pomegranates. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/52.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And there was a brazen chapter upon them, and the length was five cubits, even the height of one Chapiter; and there were on the chapiter round about network and pomegranates, all of brass: and correspondingly the second pillar had eight pomegranates to a cubit for the twelve cubits. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=16815" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/52.htm">The Temple Destroyed</a> …21Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall and twelve cubits in circumference; each was hollow, four fingers thick. 22<a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: nə·ḥō·šeṯ (N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">The bronze</a> <a href="/hebrew/3805.htm" title="3805: wə·ḵō·ṯe·reṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Capital (of a pillar). Feminine active participle of kathar; the capital of a column.">capital</a> <a href="/hebrew/3805.htm" title="3805: hak·kō·ṯe·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Capital (of a pillar). Feminine active participle of kathar; the capital of a column."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">atop</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’a·ḥaṯ (Art:: Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one pillar</a> <a href="/hebrew/2568.htm" title="2568: ḥā·mêš (Number-fs) -- Five. Masculine chamishshah; a primitive numeral; five.">was five</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: ’am·mō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">cubits</a> <a href="/hebrew/6967.htm" title="6967: wə·qō·w·maṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Height. From quwm; height.">high,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7639.htm" title="7639: ū·śə·ḇā·ḵāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Latticework, network. Feminine of sabak; a net-work, i.e a snare, a ballustrade; also a reticulated ornament to a pillar.">with a network</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: nə·ḥō·šeṯ (N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">of bronze</a> <a href="/hebrew/7416.htm" title="7416: wə·rim·mō·w·nîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A pomegranate. Or rimmon; from ramam; a pomegranate, the tree or the fruit.">pomegranates</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3805.htm" title="3805: hak·kō·w·ṯe·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Capital (of a pillar). Feminine active participle of kathar; the capital of a column."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">all around.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: hak·kōl (Art:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">The second</a> <a href="/hebrew/5982.htm" title="5982: la·‘am·mūḏ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- A pillar, column. Or ammud; from amad; a column; also a stand, i.e. Platform.">pillar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7416.htm" title="7416: wə·rim·mō·w·nîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A pomegranate. Or rimmon; from ramam; a pomegranate, the tree or the fruit.">with its pomegranates,</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·ḵā·’êl·leh (Conj-w, Prep-k:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">was similar.</a> 23Each capital had ninety-six pomegranates on the sides, and a total of a hundred pomegranates were above the surrounding network.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/7-16.htm">1 Kings 7:16-22</a> He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars, each capital five cubits high. / For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital. / Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/4-12.htm">2 Chronicles 4:12-13</a> 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); <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_kings/6-18.htm">1 Kings 6:18</a> The cedar paneling inside the temple was carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; not a stone could be seen. <a href="/1_kings/7-41.htm">1 Kings 7:41-42</a> 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); <a href="/2_kings/25-17.htm">2 Kings 25:17</a> Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall. The bronze capital atop one pillar was three cubits high, with a network of bronze pomegranates all around. The second pillar, with its network, was similar. <a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">1 Kings 7:15</a> He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. <a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">1 Kings 7:23-26</a> He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. / 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. / The Sea stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The Sea rested on them, with all their hindquarters toward the center. ... <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">1 Kings 7:29</a> and on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work. <a href="/1_kings/7-36.htm">1 Kings 7:36</a> He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around. <a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">1 Kings 7:49</a> 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; <a href="/2_chronicles/3-15.htm">2 Chronicles 3:15-17</a> In front of the temple he made two pillars, which together were thirty-five cubits high, each with a capital on top measuring five cubits. / He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork. / Then he set up the pillars in front of the temple, one on the south and one on the north. The pillar on the south he named Jachin, and the pillar on the north he named Boaz. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-2.htm">2 Chronicles 4:2-5</a> He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. / Below the rim, figures of oxen encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. / The Sea stood on twelve oxen, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south, and three facing east. The Sea rested on them, with all their hindquarters toward the center. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">2 Chronicles 4:7</a> He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-20.htm">2 Chronicles 4:20</a> the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And a capital of brass was on it; and the height of one capital was five cubits, with network and pomegranates on the capitals round about, all of brass. The second pillar also and the pomegranates were like to these.with network<a href="/exodus/28-14.htm">Exodus 28:14-22,25</a> And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches… <a href="/exodus/39-15.htm">Exodus 39:15-18</a> And they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, of wreathen work of pure gold… <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">1 Kings 7:17</a> And nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars; seven for the one chapiter, and seven for the other chapiter.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/52-20.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-20.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/esther/9-11.htm">Capital</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-15.htm">Chapiter</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-13.htm">Chapiters</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-21.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-36.htm">Five</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-21.htm">Height</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-21.htm">High</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-19.htm">Including</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Network</a> <a href="/songs/5-4.htm">Net-Work</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-21.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/songs/8-2.htm">Pomegranates</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-21.htm">Round</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-4.htm">Second</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-6.htm">Top</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/1-7.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-7.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/daniel/8-2.htm">Capital</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-16.htm">Chapiter</a> <a href="/exodus/36-38.htm">Chapiters</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-5.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-30.htm">Five</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-23.htm">Height</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-13.htm">High</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-12.htm">Including</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-23.htm">Network</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-23.htm">Net-Work</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-20.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-23.htm">Pomegranates</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-23.htm">Round</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-24.htm">Second</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-19.htm">Top</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 52</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/52-1.htm">Zedekiah rebels</a> 4. <a href="/jeremiah/52-4.htm">Jerusalem is besieged and taken</a> 8. <a href="/jeremiah/52-8.htm">Zedekiah's sons killed, and his own eyes put out,</a> 12. <a href="/jeremiah/52-12.htm">Nebuzaradan burns and spoils the city</a> 24. <a href="/jeremiah/52-24.htm">He carries away the captives</a> 28. <a href="/jeremiah/52-28.htm">The number of Jews carried captive</a> 31. <a href="/jeremiah/52-31.htm">Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/52.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/52.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The bronze capital atop one pillar was five cubits high The bronze capital refers to the decorative top of a pillar, often used in ancient architecture to signify grandeur and strength. In Solomon's Temple, these capitals were part of the two bronze pillars named Jachin and Boaz (<a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">1 Kings 7:15-22</a>). A cubit is approximately 18 inches, making the capital about 7.5 feet high. This height emphasizes the majesty and splendor of the Temple, reflecting God's glory. The use of bronze, a durable and valuable metal, signifies strength and endurance, qualities attributed to God and His covenant with Israel.with a network of bronze pomegranates all around Pomegranates are frequently mentioned in the Bible as symbols of fertility, abundance, and the law. They were also part of the priestly garments (<a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Exodus 28:33-34</a>), symbolizing the fruitfulness of the priestly ministry. The network design suggests intricate craftsmanship, indicating the care and devotion in the Temple's construction. This detail reflects the beauty and complexity of God's creation and His attention to detail in His covenant relationship with His people.The second pillar, with its pomegranates, was similar The mention of the second pillar being similar underscores the symmetry and balance in the Temple's design, reflecting divine order. The two pillars, Jachin and Boaz, stood at the entrance of the Temple, symbolizing stability and strength. Their identical nature signifies the consistency and faithfulness of God. The repetition of the pomegranate motif reinforces the themes of abundance and divine blessing. These pillars, while architectural features, also serve as a reminder of God's enduring promises and the hope of restoration for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah. His writings include prophecies about the destruction of Jerusalem and the eventual restoration of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, which was besieged and destroyed by the Babylonians. The temple and its furnishings, including the pillars mentioned in this verse, were significant symbols of God's presence among His people. 3. <a href="/topical/b/babylonian_siege.htm">Babylonian Siege</a> The event during which the Babylonians, led by King Nebuchadnezzar, captured Jerusalem, destroyed the temple, and took many Israelites into exile. 4. <a href="/topical/p/pillars_of_the_temple.htm">Pillars of the Temple</a> These were significant architectural features of Solomon's Temple, symbolizing strength and stability. The pillars were named Jachin and Boaz. 5. <a href="/topical/b/bronze_pomegranates.htm">Bronze Pomegranates</a> Decorative elements on the temple pillars, symbolizing fruitfulness and abundance. Pomegranates were often used in biblical symbolism to represent prosperity and blessing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_strength_and_stability.htm">Symbolism of Strength and Stability</a> The pillars represent God's enduring strength and stability. In our lives, we can rely on God's unchanging nature as our foundation. <a href="/topical/f/fruitfulness_in_faith.htm">Fruitfulness in Faith</a> The pomegranates symbolize fruitfulness. As believers, we are called to bear spiritual fruit, reflecting God's abundance in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_beauty_of_god's_design.htm">The Beauty of God's Design</a> The intricate design of the temple and its furnishings reflects the beauty and order of God's creation. We are encouraged to appreciate and seek beauty in our worship and daily lives. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_restoration.htm">Judgment and Restoration</a> The destruction of the temple serves as a reminder of God's judgment but also points to His promise of restoration. We can find hope in God's redemptive plans for our lives. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_worship.htm">Holiness and Worship</a> The temple was a place of holiness and worship. We are called to live lives of holiness, offering ourselves as living temples for God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_52.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 52</a> <a href="/q/why_highlight_temple_items'_fate_in_jer_52_17-23.htm">Why does Jeremiah 52:17–23 emphasize the dismantling of the temple furnishings despite some sources suggesting different fates for these items? </a> <a href="/q/are_temple_details_in_2_chron._4_12-13_real.htm">Could the decorative details of the temple (2 Chronicles 4:12-13) realistically match ancient manufacturing capabilities, or are these descriptions exaggerated?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_wicked_often_die_peacefully.htm">Psalm 52:5 promises God will 'uproot' the wicked--why does history record many powerful oppressors who died peacefully?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_secular_ethics_less_harmful.htm">Why does secular ethics outperform religious ethics in reducing harm?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/52.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - All of brass, etc.; rather, all of brass: and like unto these had the second pillar, and pomegranates. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The bronze נְחֹ֗שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base capital וְכֹתֶ֨רֶת (wə·ḵō·ṯe·reṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3805.htm">Strong's 3805: </a> The capital of a, column atop עָלָ֜יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against one [pillar] הָאַחַת֮ (hā·’a·ḥaṯ) Article | Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first [was] five חָמֵ֣שׁ (ḥā·mêš) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2568.htm">Strong's 2568: </a> Five cubits אַמּוֹת֒ (’am·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> A mother, a cubit, a door-base high, וְקוֹמַ֨ת (wə·qō·w·maṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6967.htm">Strong's 6967: </a> Height with a network וּשְׂבָכָ֨ה (ū·śə·ḇā·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7639.htm">Strong's 7639: </a> A net-work, a snare, a ballustrade, a reticulated ornament to a, pillar of bronze נְחֹ֑שֶׁת (nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base pomegranates וְרִמּוֹנִ֧ים (wə·rim·mō·w·nîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7416.htm">Strong's 7416: </a> A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit all around. סָבִ֖יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> A circle, neighbour, environs, around The second הַשֵּׁנִ֖י (haš·šê·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> Second (an ordinal number) pillar, לַֽעַמּ֥וּד (la·‘am·mūḏ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5982.htm">Strong's 5982: </a> A column, a stand, platform with [its] pomegranates, וְרִמּוֹנִֽים׃ (wə·rim·mō·w·nîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7416.htm">Strong's 7416: </a> A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit [was] similar. וְכָאֵ֛לֶּה (wə·ḵā·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Jeremiah 52:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Jeremiah 52:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Jeremiah 52:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Jeremiah 52:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Jeremiah 52:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Jeremiah 52:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Jeremiah 52:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Jeremiah 52:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Jeremiah 52:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/52-22.htm">Jeremiah 52:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-22.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 52:22 A capital of brass was on it (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/52-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 52:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 52:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/52-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 52:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 52:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>