Bible Dictionary

Door

An opening that allows entry into or exit from a building, room, or enclosure.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

103 of 368

Letter

D

Meaning

An opening that allows entry into or exit from a building, room, or enclosure.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 6:16
  • Exodus 12:7
  • Joshua 2:19
  • John 10:7-9
  • Acts 14:27
  • 1 Corinthians 16:9
  • Colossians 4:3
  • Revelation 3:20

Original Language

Hebrew

דֶּלֶת

deleth

door

Greek

θύρα

thyra

door; entrance

Meaning

A door is an opening that allows entry into or exit from a building, room, or enclosure.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a door refers to a physical entrance and is also used figuratively to describe access, opportunity, or entrance provided by God.


Key References

  • Genesis 6:16
  • Exodus 12:7
  • Joshua 2:19
  • John 10:7-9
  • Acts 14:27
  • 1 Corinthians 16:9
  • Colossians 4:3
  • Revelation 3:20

  • Gate
  • House
  • Entrance
  • Shepherd
  • Tabernacle

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 6:16
  • Exodus 12:7
  • Joshua 2:19
  • John 10:7-9
  • Acts 14:27
  • 1 Corinthians 16:9
  • Colossians 4:3
  • Revelation 3:20

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