Bible Dictionary

Court

An enclosed area surrounding a building or structure.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

81 of 368

Letter

C

Meaning

An enclosed area surrounding a building or structure.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 27:9-19
  • Exodus 40:33
  • 1 Kings 6:36
  • 2 Chronicles 4:9
  • Psalm 65:4
  • Psalm 84:2
  • Psalm 100:4
  • Ezekiel 40:17-47

Also Called

courts

Original Language

Hebrew

חָצֵר

chatser

court; enclosure

Greek

αὐλή

aulē

court; courtyard

Meaning

A court is an enclosed area surrounding a building or structure.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, courts were enclosed areas associated with the tabernacle, the temple, royal residences, and other buildings.

The courts of the tabernacle and temple were places where worship and various activities were carried out according to God’s commandments.


Key References

  • Exodus 27:9-19
  • Exodus 40:33
  • 1 Kings 6:36
  • 2 Chronicles 4:9
  • Psalm 65:4
  • Psalm 84:2
  • Psalm 100:4
  • Ezekiel 40:17-47

  • Tabernacle
  • Temple
  • Gate
  • Sanctuary

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 27:9-19
  • Exodus 40:33
  • 1 Kings 6:36
  • 2 Chronicles 4:9
  • Psalm 65:4
  • Psalm 84:2
  • Psalm 100:4
  • Ezekiel 40:17-47

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