19 The capitals on top of the pillars in the portico were in the shape of lilies, four cubits[1] high.

Other Translations of 1 Kings 7:19

King James Version

19 And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily work in the porch, four cubits.

English Standard Version

19 Now the capitals that were on the tops of the pillars in the vestibule were of lily-work, four cubits.

The Message

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New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

19 The capitals on the columns inside the entry room were shaped like water lilies, and they were six feet tall.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:19

Commentary on 1 Kings 7:13-47

(Read 1 Kings 7:13-47)

The two brazen pillars in the porch of the temple, some think, were to teach those that came to worship, to depend upon God only, for strength and establishment in all their religious exercises. "Jachin," God will fix this roving mind. It is good that the heart be established with grace. "Boaz," In him is our strength, who works in us both to will and to do. Spiritual strength and stability are found at the door of God's temple, where we must wait for the gifts of grace, in use of the means of grace. Spiritual priests and spiritual sacrifices must be washed in the laver of Christ's blood, and of regeneration. We must wash often, for we daily contract pollution. There are full means provided for our cleansing; so that if we have our lot for ever among the unclean it will be our own fault. Let us bless God for the fountain opened by the sacrifice of Christ for sin and for uncleanness.