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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.
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Pillars of Strength
Commentators explain that the two pillars, detailed here and named in the next verse, were symbolic. Jachin means "He will establish," and Boaz means "In Him is strength." Placed at the temple entrance, they were a constant reminder for worshippers to depend on God alone for spiritual strength and stability as they approached His presence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
It is believed that a portion of the original text has also been lost from this verse due to the repetition of words. The complete original phrase …
19th Century
Anglican
With regard to the two pillars, Jachin (“He shall establish”) and Boaz (“In it is strength”), the text gives no account of their …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the chapiters upon the two pillars had pomegranates alsoabove, over against the belly which was by t…
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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…
