Difference between revisions of "Door"

<p> &nbsp;Genesis 4:7 (b) Living animals which were available and acceptable for sin offerings were to be found everywhere and [[Cain]] needed only to step out of his own door to find a satisfactory sacrifice that would have met his needs. </p> <p> &nbsp;Exodus 12:23 (a) This door is a symbol of the soul of a man. By faith the individual is to take his place under the precious [[Blood]] of [[Christ]] applying it to his own heart by faith and acknowledging to GOD that he is taking refuge under the shed Blood of [[Jesus Christ]] the Lamb of GOD. </p> <p> &nbsp;Exodus 21:6 (b) This is typical of consecration. The believer now is to devote his ears to hearing only the Word of GOD and the truth of GOD. (See also &nbsp;Deuteronomy 15:17; &nbsp;Psalm 40:6 (Margin). </p> <p> &nbsp;Psalm 78:23 (b) Here is a type of the wonderful way in which GOD poured out rich blessings on [[Israel]] from His heavenly storehouse. </p> <p> &nbsp;Proverbs 26:14 (a) This indicates the fruitless, worthless life of the lazy man. </p> <p> &nbsp;Ezekiel 47:1 (b) The Lord [[Jesus]] is the door, and the river represents the [[Holy]] Spirit. [[Christ Jesus]] gives the Spirit as recorded in &nbsp;John 7:37-39. </p> <p> &nbsp;Micah 7:5 (a) This indicates a comparison of one's lips to a pair of doors which should be closed on certain occasions. </p> <p> &nbsp;Matthew 6:6 (b) The expression here refers to the shutting out of one's thoughts all useless things when in prayer. </p> <p> &nbsp;Matthew 25:10 (b) This solemn warning is to inform us in plain language that the opportunity to be saved has been ended. The door of mercy has been closed. Those on the outside are lost forever. (See also &nbsp;Luke 13:25). </p> <p> &nbsp;Luke 11:7 (b) The thought seems to be that the unseen GOD in [[Heaven]] hears the cry and the supplication of His child who desires to be useful in helping others. </p> <p> &nbsp;John 10:1 (a) [[Entrance]] to Heaven can be obtained only by and through the Lord [[Jesus Christ]]  There is no other way to enter Heaven. No other person can have anything whatever to do with the saving of the soul. Only CHRIST can make us fit to go to Heaven, and then take us there. (See also vss. &nbsp;John 10:2, &nbsp;John 10:7, &nbsp;John 10:9). </p> <p> &nbsp;Acts 14:27 (a) This represents the opportunity and the privilege of hearing the Word of GOD and of being saved through the [[Gospel]] of the grace of GOD. </p> <p> &nbsp;1 Corinthians 16:9 (a) By this figure Paul expresses the opportunity and privilege of preaching the Gospel in other places. (See also2Co &nbsp;2:12; &nbsp;Revelation 3:8). </p> <p> &nbsp;Colossians 4:3 (b) This is a description of liberty of thought and freedom of speech, a quick mind, a retentive memory, and ability to speak well for the Lord GOD makes the opportunity for ministry. </p> <p> &nbsp;James 5:9 (b) Here is indicated he immediate presence of GOD, the Judge, when we are dealing with one another. </p> <p> &nbsp;Revelation 3:20 (a) The word here describes the entrance to the heart as though the heart were a house and the owner of it must make it possible for the Lord to enter and abide there. Also refers to GOD's desire to enter into the church to rule and reign there. </p>

<div> '''1: '''''Θύρα''''' ''' (Strong'S #2374 — Noun [[Feminine]] — thura — thoo'-rah ) </div> <p> "a door, gate" (Eng., "door" is connected), is used (a) literally, e.g., &nbsp;Matthew 6:6; &nbsp;27:60; (b) metaphorically, of Christ, &nbsp;John 10:7,9; of faith, by acceptance of the Gospel, &nbsp;Acts 14:27; of "openings" for preaching and teaching the Word of God, &nbsp;1—Corinthians 16:9; &nbsp;2—Corinthians 2:12; &nbsp;Colossians 4:3; &nbsp;Revelation 3:8; of "entrance" into the [[Kingdom]] of God, &nbsp;Matthew 25:10; &nbsp;Luke 13:24,25; of Christ's "entrance" into a repentant believer's heart, &nbsp;Revelation 3:20; of the nearness of Christ's second advent, &nbsp;Matthew 24:33; &nbsp;Mark 13:29; cp. &nbsp;James 5:9; of "access" to behold visions relative to the purposes of God, &nbsp;Revelation 4:1 . </p> &nbsp;John 18:16,17&nbsp; Mark 13:34&nbsp;John 10:3Porter.

<p> ''''' dōr ''''' : Most commonly the rendering of [[Hebrew]] <i> ''''' pethaḥ ''''' </i> , "doorway," <i> ''''' deleth ''''' </i> , "door" proper (the two distinguished in &nbsp;Genesis 19:6 ), or of Greek θύρα , <i> ''''' thúra ''''' </i> , which represents both meanings. The door proper was usually of wood, frequently sheeted with metal, sometimes of one slab of stone, as shown in excavations in the Hauran. It turned on pivots (the "hinges" of &nbsp;Proverbs 26:14 ) working in sockets above and below, and was provided with a bolt (&nbsp;2 Samuel 13:17 ) or with lock and key (&nbsp;Judges 3:23 ). The doorway was enclosed by the stone threshold (&nbsp;1 Kings 14:17 ), the two doorposts on either side, and the lintel above (&nbsp;Exodus 12:7 ). Doors were frequently two-leaved, and folding ones are mentioned in connection with the temple (&nbsp;1 Kings 6:34 ). Where "door" is used in connectio with city gates (&nbsp;Nehemiah 3:1 ) it refers to the door proper which swings on its hinges as distinguished from the whole structure. The custom of fastening to the doorposts small cases containing a parchment inscribed with the words of &nbsp;Deuteronomy 6:4-9; &nbsp;Deuteronomy 11:13-21 had its origin in the command there given. See also [[Gate]]; [[House]] . </p> <p> Figurative: (1) Christ is "the door" into the gospel ministry (&nbsp; John 10:1 , &nbsp;John 10:2 , &nbsp;John 10:7 ); ministers must receive their authority from Him, and exercise it in His spirit. (2) 'Through faith in Him also both shepherds and sheep enter into the kingdom of God (&nbsp;John 10:9 ), and find all their spiritual needs supplied.' (3) The figure in &nbsp;Revelation 3:20 is expressive of Christ's patient, persistent and affectionate appeal to men. (4) [[Elsewhere]] also of opportunity (&nbsp; Matthew 25:10; &nbsp;Acts 14:27; &nbsp;1 Corinthians 16:9; &nbsp;2 Corinthians 2:12; &nbsp;Revelation 3:8 ). (5) Of freedom and power (&nbsp;Colossians 4:3 ). See also [[Achor]]; Shepherd . </p>