Bible Dictionaries
Doors
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Moved on pivots of wood fastened in sockets above and below (Proverbs 26:14 ). They were fastened by a lock (Judges 3:23,25; Song of Solomon 5:5 ) or by a bar (Judges 16:3; Job 38:10 ). In the interior of Oriental houses, curtains were frequently used instead of doors. The entrances of the tabernacle had curtains (Exodus 26:31-33,36 ). The "valley of Achor" is called a "door of hope," because immediately after the execution of Achan the Lord said to Joshua, "Fear not," and from that time Joshua went forward in a career of uninterrupted conquest. Paul speaks of a "door opened" for the spread of the gospel (1 Corinthians 16:9; 2 co 2:12; Colossians 4:3 ). Our Lord says of himself, "I am the door" (John 10:9 ). John (Revelation 4:1 ) speaks of a "door opened in heaven."
Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Doors'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/d/doors.html. 1897.