1 Kings 7:21

19 The capitals which were on top of the pillars in the hall were in the shape of lilies, four cubits.

20 The capitals on the two pillars also had pomegranates above, by the convex surface which was next to the network; and there were ^atwo hundred such pomegranates in rows on each of the capitals all around.

21 ^aThen he set up the pillars by the vestibule of the temple; he set up the pillar on the right and called its name¹ Jachin, and he set up the pillar on the left and called its name² Boaz.

22 The tops of the pillars were in the shape of lilies. So the work of the pillars was finished.

The Sea and the Oxen

23 And he made ^athe Sea of cast bronze, ten cubits from one brim to the other; it was completely round. Its height was five cubits, and a line of thirty cubits measured its circumference.

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Barnes' Notes

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1 Kings 7:21

The Septuagint in the parallel passage (margin reference), translate Jachin and Boaz by ́ Katorthōsis and ̓́ Ischus - "Direction" and "Strength." The literal meaning of the names is given in the margin. The meaning was probably "God will establish in strength" (i. e. firmly) the temple and the religion connected with it.

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