Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The bronze from the two pillars, the Sea and the twelve bronze bulls under it, and the movable stands, which King Solomon had made for the temple of the LORD, was more than could be weighed. New Living Translation The weight of the bronze from the two pillars, the Sea with the twelve bronze oxen beneath it, and the water carts was too great to be measured. These things had been made for the LORD’s Temple in the days of King Solomon. English Standard Version As for the two pillars, the one sea, the twelve bronze bulls that were under the sea, and the stands, which Solomon the king had made for the house of the LORD, the bronze of all these things was beyond weight. Berean Standard Bible As for the two pillars, the Sea, the twelve bronze bulls under it, and the movable stands that King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. Berean Literal Bible The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve bronze bulls that were under it, and the carts that king Solomon had made for the house of YHWH. There was no weighing of the bronze of all these articles. King James Bible The two pillars, one sea, and twelve brasen bulls that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made in the house of the LORD: the brass of all these vessels was without weight. New King James Version The two pillars, one Sea, the twelve bronze bulls which were under it, and the carts, which King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD—the bronze of all these articles was beyond measure. New American Standard Bible The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve bronze bulls that were under the sea, and the stands, which King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD—the bronze of all these vessels was beyond weight. NASB 1995 The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve bronze bulls that were under the sea, and the stands, which King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD— the bronze of all these vessels was beyond weight. NASB 1977 The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve bronze bulls that were under the sea, and the stands, which King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD—the bronze of all these vessels was beyond weight. Legacy Standard Bible The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve bronze bulls that were under the sea, and the stands, which King Solomon had made for the house of Yahweh—the bronze of all these vessels was beyond weight. Amplified Bible The two pillars, the one [enormous] Sea (basin), and the twelve bronze bulls under the Sea, and the stands, which King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD—the bronze of all these things was beyond weighing. Berean Annotated Bible As for the two pillars, the Sea, the twelve bronze bulls under it, and the movable stands that King Solomon (peace) had made for the house of the LORD {YHWH}, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. Christian Standard Bible As for the two pillars, the one basin, with the twelve bronze oxen under it, and the water carts that King Solomon had made for the LORD’s temple, the weight of the bronze of all these articles was beyond measure. Holman Christian Standard Bible As for the two pillars, the one reservoir, and the 12 bronze bulls under the water carts that King Solomon had made for the LORD’s temple, the weight of the bronze of all these articles was beyond measure. American Standard Version The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve brazen bulls that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made for the house of Jehovah—the brass of all these vessels was without weight. English Revised Version The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve brasen bulls that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made for the house of the LORD: the brass of all these vessels was without weight. GOD'S WORD® Translation The bronze from the 2 pillars, the pool, and the 12 bronze bulls under the stands that King Solomon had made for the LORD's temple couldn't be weighed. Good News Translation The bronze objects that King Solomon had made for the Temple--the two columns, the carts, the large tank, and the twelve bulls that supported it--were too heavy to weigh. International Standard Version There was too much bronze to weigh in the two pillars, the one sea, the twelve bronze oxen that were under the sea, and the stands which King Solomon had made for the LORD's Temple. NET Bible The bronze of the items that King Solomon made for the LORD's temple (including the two pillars, the large bronze basin called "The Sea," the twelve bronze bulls under "The Sea," and the movable stands) was too heavy to be weighed. New Heart English Bible They took the two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve bronze bulls that were under the sea, and the stands which king Solomon had made for the house of the LORD. The bronze of all these vessels was without weight. Webster's Bible Translation The two pillars, one sea, and twelve brazen bulls that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made in the house of the LORD: the brass of all these vessels was without weight. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs for the two pillars, the Sea, the twelve bronze bulls under it, and the movable stands that King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. World English Bible They took the two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve bronze bulls that were under the bases, which King Solomon had made for Yahweh’s house. The bronze of all these vessels was without weight. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve bronze oxen that [are] beneath the bases, that King Solomon made for the house of YHWH, there was no weighing of the bronze of all these vessels. Berean Literal Bible The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve bronze bulls that were under it, and the carts that king Solomon had made for the house of YHWH. There was no weighing of the bronze of all these articles. Young's Literal Translation The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve brazen oxen that are beneath the bases, that king Solomon made for the house of Jehovah, there was no weighing of the brass of all these vessels. Smith's Literal Translation The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve oxen of brass which were under the bases, which king Solomon made for the house of Jehovah; there was no weight to their brass of all these vessels. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the two pillars, and one sea, and twelve oxen of brass that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made in the house of the Lord: there was no weight of the brass of all these vessels. Catholic Public Domain Version as well as the two pillars, and the one brass sea, and the twelve oxen of brass that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made in the house of the Lord. There was no weight of brass left behind out of all these vessels. New American Bible the two pillars, the one sea and its base of twelve oxen cast in bronze, and the wheeled carts King Solomon had commissioned for the house of the LORD. The bronze from all these furnishings was impossible to weigh. New Revised Standard Version As for the two pillars, the one sea, the twelve bronze bulls that were under the sea, and the stands, which King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the bronze of all these vessels was beyond weighing. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe two bronze pillars, one sea, the twelve bronze bulls which were under the sea, which King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD; the brass of all these vessels was without weight. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the High Guard took the two pillars of brass and one sea and the twelve bulls of brass under the sides of the sea that King Solomon had made for the house of LORD JEHOVAH, and there was no measurement for the brass of these vessels OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The two pillars, the one sea, and the twelve brazen bulls that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made for the house of the LORD--the brass of all these vessels was without weight. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the two pillars, and the one sea, and the twelve brazen oxen under the sea, which things king Solomon made for the house of the Lord; the brass of which articles was without weight. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Temple Destroyed…19The captain of the guard also took away the basins, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. 20As for the two pillars, the Sea, the twelve bronze bulls under it, and the movable stands that King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. 21Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall and twelve cubits in circumference; each was hollow, four fingers thick.… Cross References As for the two pillars, 1 Kings 7:15-22 He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. / 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. … 2 Chronicles 3:15-17 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. the Sea, 1 Kings 7:23-24 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. 2 Chronicles 4:2 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. 2 Chronicles 4:5 It was a handbreadth thick, and its rim was fashioned like the brim of a cup, like a lily blossom. It could hold three thousand baths. the twelve bronze bulls under it, 1 Kings 7:25 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. 2 Chronicles 4:4 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. 2 Chronicles 4:15 the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea; and the movable stands 1 Kings 7:27-39 In addition, he made ten movable stands of bronze, each four cubits long, four cubits wide, and three cubits high. / This was the design of the stands: They had side panels attached to uprights, / 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. … 2 Chronicles 4:14 the stands; the basins on the stands; that King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, 1 Kings 7:48-51 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / 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; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. … 2 Chronicles 4:19-22 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; … the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. 1 Kings 7:47 Solomon left all these articles unweighed, because there were so many. The weight of the bronze could not be determined. 2 Chronicles 4:18 Solomon made all these articles in such great abundance that the weight of the bronze could not be determined. 2 Kings 25:13-17 Moreover, the Chaldeans broke up the bronze pillars and stands and the bronze Sea in the house of the LORD, and they carried the bronze to Babylon. / They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. / The captain of the guard also took away the censers and sprinkling bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. … 1 Kings 7:40-45 Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of the LORD: / 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); … Treasury of Scripture The two pillars, one sea, and twelve brazen bulls that were under the bases, which king Solomon had made in the house of the LORD: the brass of all these vessels was without weight. two Jeremiah 52:17 Also the pillars of brass that were in the house of the LORD, and the bases, and the brasen sea that was in the house of the LORD, the Chaldeans brake, and carried all the brass of them to Babylon. the brass [heb] their brass 1 Kings 7:47 And Solomon left all the vessels unweighed, because they were exceeding many: neither was the weight of the brass found out. 2 Kings 25:16 The two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD; the brass of all these vessels was without weight. 1 Chronicles 22:14 Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundred thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of brass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto. Jump to Previous Bases Brasen Brass Brazen Bronze Bulls Great House LORD-The Movable Oxen Pillars Sea Solomon Stands Temple Ten Twelve Vessels Water-Vessel Weighed WeightJump to Next Bases Brasen Brass Brazen Bronze Bulls Great House LORD-The Movable Oxen Pillars Sea Solomon Stands Temple Ten Twelve Vessels Water-Vessel Weighed WeightJeremiah 52 1. Zedekiah rebels4. Jerusalem is besieged and taken 8. Zedekiah's sons killed, and his own eyes put out, 12. Nebuzaradan burns and spoils the city 24. He carries away the captives 28. The number of Jews carried captive 31. Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin As for the two pillars The two pillars refer to Jachin and Boaz, which stood at the entrance of Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 7:15-22). These pillars were not only architectural marvels but also symbolized strength and stability. Their destruction by the Babylonians marked the end of an era and the fulfillment of prophetic warnings about the fall of Jerusalem (Jeremiah 27:19-22). the Sea the twelve bronze bulls under it and the movable stands that King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet who warned Judah of impending judgment due to their disobedience to God. He authored the Book of Jeremiah, which includes historical accounts and prophecies. 2. King Solomon The son of King David, known for his wisdom and for building the first temple in Jerusalem, which housed the bronze items mentioned in this verse. 3. The Temple of the LORD The sacred place in Jerusalem where the Israelites worshiped God. It was constructed by Solomon and later destroyed by the Babylonians. 4. The Bronze Pillars, Sea, and Bulls These were significant elements of the temple's furnishings, symbolizing strength and the vastness of God's creation and provision. 5. Babylonian Conquest The event during which the Babylonians, under King Nebuchadnezzar, destroyed Jerusalem and the temple, taking its treasures, including the bronze items, to Babylon. Teaching Points The Transience of Earthly GloryThe bronze items, once symbols of Israel's glory, were taken away, reminding us that earthly achievements and possessions are temporary. The Consequences of Disobedience The destruction of the temple and its treasures serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. God's Sovereignty in Judgment Despite the loss, God's sovereign plan was at work, using the Babylonian conquest to fulfill His purposes and bring His people back to repentance. The Importance of Worship The temple and its furnishings were central to Israel's worship, highlighting the importance of maintaining a heart and life centered on God. Hope in Restoration Even in judgment, God promised restoration, as seen in the eventual return of the exiles and the rebuilding of the temple, pointing to His faithfulness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 52:20?2. How does Jeremiah 52:20 demonstrate God's attention to detail in His temple? 3. What significance do the bronze pillars hold in Jeremiah 52:20 for Israel's history? 4. How can we apply the lesson of stewardship from Jeremiah 52:20 today? 5. Connect Jeremiah 52:20 with 1 Kings 7:15-22 regarding the temple's construction. 6. What does Jeremiah 52:20 teach about the consequences of neglecting God's commands? 7. What is the significance of the bronze pillars mentioned in Jeremiah 52:20? 8. How does Jeremiah 52:20 reflect the destruction of the First Temple? 9. Why were the bronze items in Jeremiah 52:20 important to the Israelites? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 52? 11. What are the seven pillars of wisdom? 12. What is the Bible's perspective on Zionism? 13. Why does Jeremiah 52:17-23 emphasize the dismantling of the temple furnishings despite some sources suggesting different fates for these items? 14. How did God interact with humanity in the Old Testament? What Does Jeremiah 52:20 Mean the two pillars• Jeremiah recalls the massive bronze columns Jachin and Boaz that stood before Solomon’s temple entrance (1 Kings 7:15-22; 2 Chron 3:15-17). • They symbolized stability and strength—Israel’s covenant relationship upheld by the LORD (cf. Psalm 144:12). • By mentioning them here, Jeremiah underscores how even these proud emblems were carted off by Babylon (2 Kings 25:13-17), proving no earthly structure can save a nation bent on rebellion. the Sea • The “Sea” was a fifteen-foot-wide basin holding about 11,000 gallons of water for priestly purification (1 Kings 7:23-26; 2 Chron 4:2-6). • Water for cleansing pointed to God’s holiness and the continual need for atonement (Leviticus 8:6; Hebrews 10:22). • Its removal signals that Judah’s unrepentant sin had rendered the nation ceremonially unclean; the very instrument of cleansing is itself judged. the twelve bronze bulls under it • Twelve oxen, facing the four points of the compass in sets of three, upheld the Sea (1 Kings 7:25). • They represented the twelve tribes supported by God’s strength (Deuteronomy 33:17). • Babylon leading them away shows the tribes now scattered because they had forsaken the God who carried them (Jeremiah 50:17). the movable stands • Ten ornate carts held smaller basins for washing sacrificial implements (1 Kings 7:27-39; 2 Chron 4:6). • Their wheels and side panels bore cherubim and lions, pointing to heaven’s throne room (Ezekiel 1:10). • Stripped from the temple, they illustrate how Judah’s worship had become empty form; the glory had already departed (Ezekiel 10:18-19), and now the furnishings follow. the weight of the bronze beyond measure • Solomon had intentionally left the bronze “unweighed” because of its abundance (1 Kings 7:47; 2 Chron 4:18). • Jeremiah echoes that phrase to stress how much was lost: material wealth, artistic beauty, and spiritual heritage. • Nebuchadnezzar melted it down for profit (Jeremiah 52:17, 20), yet no conqueror can quantify what covenant rebellion truly costs (Matthew 16:26). summary Jeremiah 52:20 piles up temple treasures to drive home one truth: when a people dismiss God’s Word, even the grandest symbols of faith collapse. The pillars, Sea, bulls, and stands once proclaimed divine strength, cleansing, unity, and heavenly glory, but Judah’s sin emptied them of meaning. Their immeasurable bronze now smolders in Babylonian furnaces, and the nation that once stood secure is exiled. The verse warns every generation that true security lies not in religious artifacts but in steadfast obedience to the Lord who once filled His house with glory and longs to restore it in hearts that honor Him. Hebrew As for the twoשְׁנַ֗יִם (šə·na·yim) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) pillars, הָעַמּוּדִ֣ים ׀ (hā·‘am·mū·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform the אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first sea, הַיָּ֤ם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin the twelve שְׁנֵים־ (šə·nêm-) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) bronze נְחֹ֙שֶׁת֙ (nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base bulls וְהַבָּקָ֞ר (wə·hab·bā·qār) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd under it, תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of and the movable stands הַמְּכֹנ֔וֹת (ham·mə·ḵō·nō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4350: A fixed resting place, base that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that King הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne had made עָשָׂ֛ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make for the house לְבֵ֣ית (lə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the weight מִשְׁקָ֔ל (miš·qāl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing of the bronze לִנְחֻשְׁתָּ֖ם (lin·ḥuš·tām) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base from all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵֽלֶּה׃ (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those articles הַכֵּלִ֥ים (hak·kê·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus was beyond measure. הָיָ֣ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be Links Jeremiah 52:20 NIVJeremiah 52:20 NLT Jeremiah 52:20 ESV Jeremiah 52:20 NASB Jeremiah 52:20 KJV Jeremiah 52:20 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 52:20 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 52:20 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 52:20 French Bible Jeremiah 52:20 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 52:20 The two pillars the one sea (Jer.) |
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