Lattice

Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary

The manner of building in the east differs so totally from the custom of other countries, that it renders many parts of the word of God less intelligible on this account. Dr. Shaw, in his travels, hath given upon several occasions many circumstantial particulars of the construction of their houses in Palestine, and, among the many, of their plan of the lattices used in the terrace, and in the other parts of their buildings. For the most part, the windows open into their own courts, except a latticed window, or balcony, that for conveniency is formed to look into the street. And this retirement and secrecy forms a lively representation, suited to the natural jealousy of the people. But the latticed window, or balcony, formed the only opening for communication (except the entrance) with the public street, It was at this lattice-work window, most probably, that Jezebel looked out at the time that Jehu entered into Jezreel. ( 2 Kings 9:30) Now, from this account, it is easy to apprehend the beauty of that expression of the church concerning the Lord Jesus, and the extent of that indulgence he shewed her upon the occasion. "My beloved (said she) standeth behind our wall, he looketh forth at the windows, shewing himself through the lattice." ( Song of Song of Solomon 2:9) The manner in which the church introduceth her observation, with a note of admiration, behold! speaks the high sense. She had of the condescending goodness of her Lord. There was but this one opening from the house; and such is the retired privacy of all the inhabitants, that it is only on special occasions the lattice window is made use of. But such was my Lord's grace towards me, (saith the church) that from hence, as the most open place of communication, he shewed himself to me. Though Jesus might be said to stand behind our wall; that is, perhaps, through a vail of flesh, to manifest himself to his people while on earth, and to look forth at the windows of his grace; that is, when in the ordinances of his word he doth distinguish himself to them otherwise than he doeth to the world; yet, through those lattices, he makes known what he is, and what his love to his people is, and ever will be, until the shadows flee away, and the day break of the everlasting morning shineth in upon the soul, and the sun of his redeemed ariseth no more to go down, neither the moon to withdraw his shining, but the Lord himself becometh their everlasting light, and their God their glory. ( Isaiah 60:19)

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Lattice. This word is used for a latticed window or simply a network placed before a window or balcony. Perhaps the network through which Ahaziah fell and received his mortal injury was on the parapet of his palace.  2 Kings 1:2.

(The latticed window is much used in warm eastern countries. It frequently projects from the wall (like our bay windows), and is formed of reticulated work, often highly ornamental, portions of which are hinged so that they may be opened or shut at pleasure. The object is to keep the apartments cool by intercepting the direct rays of the sun, while the air is permitted to circulate freely. - Fairbairn. See House; Window .

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Heb. sebakhah, the latticed balustrade before a window or balcony ( 2 Kings 1:2 ). The lattice window is frequently used in Eastern countries.

Copyright Statement These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., DD Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Lattice'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/l/lattice.html. 1897.

Webster's Dictionary

(1): ( n.) The representation of a piece of latticework used as a bearing, the bands being vertical and horizontal.

(2): ( n.) Any work of wood or metal, made by crossing laths, or thin strips, and forming a network; as, the lattice of a window; - called also latticework.

(3): ( v. i.) To close, as an opening, with latticework; to furnish with a lattice; as, to lattice a window.

(4): ( v. i.) To make a lattice of; as, to lattice timbers.

King James Dictionary

LAT'TICE, n.

Any work of wood or iron, made by crossing laths, rods or bars, and forming open squares like net-work as the lattice of a window.

The mother of Sisera looked out at a window, and cried through the lattice.  Judges 5 .

LAT'TICE, a.

1. Consisting of cross pieces as lattice work. 2. Furnished with lattice work as a lattice window.

LAT'TICE,

1. To form with cross bars, and open work. 2. To furnish with a lattice.

Fausset's Bible Dictionary

'Eshuwab , Sebakah , Charakkim ( Judges 5:28;  2 Kings 1:2;  Proverbs 7:6, "casement";  Song of Solomon 2:9). A latticed window with reticulated network through which the cool air entered, while the sun's rays were averted. Glass was not yet used for windows, though it was well known.

Holman Bible Dictionary

 Judges 5:28 2 Kings 1:2 Proverbs 7:6 Song of Solomon 2:9 Ezekiel 41:16 41:26 Isaiah 60:8

Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types

 Song of Solomon 2:9 (c) It may be that this indicates an obscured vision of the Lord. Some do not see clearly the value of Christ This probably is because of either bad teaching, or no teaching. The lattice will be taken away if we study the Word of GOD, under the teaching of the Spirit of GOD. We shall then see our lovely Lord clearly.

Morrish Bible Dictionary

The window of the East, formed of trellis work, which admitted air and light, yet screened from observation.  Judges 5:28;  2 Kings 1:2;  Song of Solomon 2:9 .

People's Dictionary of the Bible

Lattice.  2 Kings 1:2. See Dwelling.

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

See House .

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible

Lattice . See House, § 7.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Lattice'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/l/lattice.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.