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Breadth

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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bredth ( רחב , rōḥabh , the root idea being to make wide, spacious): A term of expanse or measurement used of the ark (Genesis 6:15 ); of the tabernacle (Exodus 27:13 ); of Solomon's temple (1 Kings 6:2 ). πλάτος , plátos , "breadth," as of the celestial city (Revelation 21:16 ). Figuratively , of the comprehensiveness of God's law (Psalm 119:96 ); of the heart (1 Kings 4:29 , rendered "largeness of heart" English Versions); of God's immeasurable love (Ephesians 3:18 ).

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Breadth'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​b/breadth.html. 1915.
 
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