What is a lattice in the Bible?

A lattice is a framework of crossed wooden or metal strips, used as a screen or window covering in ancient houses. It provided ventilation, shade, and privacy, often covering window openings to prevent falls, as mentioned in the story of Ahaziah (2 Kings 1:2).

Where is a lattice mentioned in the Bible?

Lattices are mentioned in several key passages, most notably in the Song of Solomon where the beloved looks through the lattice (Song of Solomon 2:9). They also appear in the story of King Ahaziah falling through one in his upper room (2 Kings 1:2).

Why is the lattice symbolically important in Scripture?

The lattice often symbolizes separation, longing, or a barrier. In Song of Solomon 2:9, it represents the eager anticipation between lovers, while in Judges 5:28, Sisera's mother looks through a lattice, symbolizing anxious waiting and foreshadowing tragedy.

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Lattice lat'-is. ⇒See the definition of lattice in the KJV Dictionary See HOUSE,II , 1, (9). ⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.

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