22 The bronze capital on top of one pillar was five cubits[1] high and was decorated with a network and pomegranates of bronze all around. The other pillar, with its pomegranates, was similar.

Other Translations of Jeremiah 52:22

King James Version

22 And a chapiter of brass was upon it; and the height of one chapiter was five cubits, with network and pomegranates upon the chapiters round about, all of brass. The second pillar also and the pomegranates were like unto these.

English Standard Version

22 On it was a capital of bronze. The height of the one capital was five cubits. A network and pomegranates, all of bronze, were around the capital. And the second pillar had the same, with pomegranates.

The Message

22 Each pillar was topped with an ornate capital of bronze pomegranates and filigree, which added another seven and a half feet to its height.

New King James Version

22 A capital of bronze was on it; and the height of one capital was five cubits, with a network and pomegranates all around the capital, all of bronze. The second pillar, with pomegranates was the same.

New Living Translation

22 The bronze capital on top of each pillar was 7 feet high and was decorated with a network of bronze pomegranates all the way around.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:22

Commentary on Jeremiah 52:12-23

(Read Jeremiah 52:12-23)

The Chaldean army made woful havoc. But nothing is so particularly related here, as the carrying away of the articles in the temple. The remembrance of their beauty and value shows us the more the evil of sin.