The meaning of “דֶּלֶת”
Understanding deleth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3). - something swinging, i.e. the valve of adoor 1) door, gate 1a) a doo...
דֶּלֶת
door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3). - something swinging, i.e. the valve of adoor 1) door, gate 1a) a door 1b) a gate 1c) (fig.) 1c1) of chest lid 1c2) of crocodile jaws 1c3) of doors of the heavens 1c4) of an easily-accessible woman
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 19:9 | “And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door.” Word: דֶּלֶת (deleth) | |
| Judges 11:31 | “Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the Lord’s, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering.” Word: דֶּלֶת (deleth) | |
| 2 Kings 9:3 | “Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the Lord, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.” Word: דֶּלֶת (deleth) | |
| Job 38:8 | “Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?” Word: דֶּלֶת (deleth) | |
| Song of Solomon 8:9 | “If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she be a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar.” Word: דֶּלֶת (deleth) |
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Theological Word Study: Door
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Door, entrance, opening
The Hebrew petach (פֶּתַח) means opening or entrance. Sin crouches 'at the door' (Genesis 4:7). The Passover blood was applied to the doorframe for protection (Exodus 12:7).
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Door, gate
The Greek thura (θύρα) means door. Jesus declared 'I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved' (John 10:9). He stands at the door and knocks, seeking entrance (Revelation 3:20).