Hebrew · H1817, G2374

דֶּלֶת

Something swinging , i.e. the valve of a door · a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively)

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דֶּלֶתH1817something swinging , i.e. the valve of a door

Pronunciationdelet

Hinged barrier marking household or city threshold; figuratively, access point or vulnerable entry to inner space.

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θύραG2374a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively)

Pronunciationthýra

Door functions literally for entrances/exits and metaphorically for opportunities, access, or coming judgment in NT theology.

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What does דֶּלֶת (delet) mean in the Bible?

דֶּלֶת · θύρα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a hinged panel used to open and close an entrance".

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What does דֶּלֶת · θύρα mean in the Bible?

דֶּלֶת · θύρα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a hinged panel used to open and close an entrance".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1817, G2374?

H1817, G2374 is connected to 89 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a hinged panel used to open and close an entrance

Strong'sH1817, G2374

Lexical occurrences89 verses

Source Gloss

a hinged panel used to open and close an entrance

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