What is a lintel in the Bible?

A lintel is the horizontal beam or stone across the top of a door or window frame, supporting the structure above it. In ancient Israelite homes, it was a key architectural component of the doorway.

Where is a lintel mentioned in the Bible?

The lintel is most famously mentioned in the story of the Passover, where the Israelites were instructed to mark their door lintels with lamb's blood (Exodus 12:22-23). It is also referenced in the description of Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 6:31).

Why is the lintel significant in the Passover story?

The lintel, along with the doorposts, was marked with blood as a sign of obedience and faith, signaling God to 'pass over' that house and spare the firstborn from death (Exodus 12:7, 13). This act was central to Israel's deliverance from Egypt.

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Lintel lin'-tel. ⇒See the definition of lintel in the KJV Dictionary See HOUSE,II , 1, (4). ⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.

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