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Lintel

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The source enumerates 2 distinct subjects under Lintel. Jump to one below, or read in order.

  1. 1.Heb.
  2. 2.Heb.

  1. Lintel (1)

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    Heb. mashkoph, a projecting cover (Ex. 12:22, 23; ver. 7, “upper door post,” but R.V. “lintel”); the head-piece of a door, which the Israelites were commanded to mark with the blood of the paschal lamb.

  2. Lintel (2)

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    Heb. kaphtar. Amos 9:1; Zeph. 2:14 (R.V. correctly “chapiters,” as in A.V. marg.).

Also from Smith's (1884) +

the beam which forms the upper part of the framework of a door.

In the Bible

4

Verses where Lintel is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Kings 6:31

    For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts.

  • Amos 9:1

    I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and He said: “Strike the tops of the pillars so that the thresholds shake. Topple them on the heads of all the people, and I will kill the rest with the sword. None of those who flee will get away; none of the fugitives will escape.

  • Exodus 12:22

    Take a cluster of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin, and brush the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out the door of his house until morning.

  • Exodus 12:23

    When the LORD passes through to strike down the Egyptians, He will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway; so He will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down.

Scripture on Lintel

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Lintel references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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