Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 52:21 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Jeremiah 52:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 52 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And concerning the pillars, the height of one pillar was eighteen cubits; and a fillet of twelve cubits did compass it; and the thickness thereof was four fingers: it was hollow. fillet: Heb. thread”
Jeremiah 52:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 52:21
The height of one pillar was eighteen cubits (שְׁמֹנֶה עֶשְׂרֵה אַמָּה)—approximately 27 feet. These bronze pillars, Jachin and Boaz, stood at Solomon's Temple entrance (1 Kings 7:15-22), symbolizing God's establishment (Jachin: 'He establishes') and strength (Boaz: 'In Him is strength'). Their destruction fulfilled Jeremiah's prophecies of Jerusalem's desolation.It was hollow (נָבוּב)—cast bronze, not solid. The pillars' hollow nature may symbolize Israel's spiritual emptiness—outward religious form without inward covenant faithfulness. Nebuchadnezzar broke them to carry the bronze to Babylon...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 52:21
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and a capital of brass was on it; and the height of the capital was three cubits”
“eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits compassed either of them about.”
“and the capital that was on the top of each of them was five cubits.”