Meaning
A beam is a long, heavy piece of timber or other material used as a structural support in a building.
Biblical Usage
Jesus used the beam in an illustration about judging others. He contrasted the beam in a person’s own eye with the mote in another person’s eye, teaching that a person should first examine and correct his own faults before attempting to correct another.
Key References
- Matthew 7:1-5
- Luke 6:41-42
Related Terms
- Mote
- Judgment
- Hypocrisy
- Humility