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Strength at God's Door
Commentators explain that the two pillars, named Jachin ('He will establish') and Boaz ('In Him is our strength'), were powerful symbols. Placed at the entrance, they taught worshippers that spiritual strength and stability are found at the door of God's temple, by waiting on Him and relying on His grace.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 7:18
18th Century
Theologian
The pomegranate was one of the most common ornaments in Assyria. It was used on quivers, spear-shafts, and mace-heads, and in patterns on doorways …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 7:15–22
19th Century
Bishop
With regard to the two pillars, Jachin (“He shall establish”) and Boaz (“In it is strength”), the text gives no account of their …
John Gill
On 1 Kings 7:18
17th Century
Pastor
And he made the pillars
Or adorned them in this manner:
and two rows round about upon the one net…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 7:13–47
17th Century
Minister
Some think the two brazen pillars in the porch of the temple were to teach those who came to worship to depend on God alone for strength and establ…