What is a window in the Bible?

In the Bible, a window (Hebrew 'challon,' Greek 'thuris') is an opening in a wall, often covered by a lattice, that allows for light, air, and viewing. It was a common architectural feature in houses, city walls, and structures like Noah's Ark (Genesis 6:16).

What is the most famous biblical story involving a window?

The most famous is Rahab helping the Israelite spies escape from Jericho by lowering them with a rope through a window in the city wall (Joshua 2:15). This act of faith secured her family's safety when the city fell.

What is the spiritual significance of windows in the Bible?

Windows often symbolize divine revelation, judgment, or a point of transition. For example, God opened the windows of heaven to pour out blessing (Malachi 3:10) and also to bring the Flood (Genesis 7:11).

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Window win'-do. ⇒See a list of verses on WINDOW in the Bible. See HOUSE,II , 1, (9). ⇒See the definition of window in the KJV Dictionary ⇒See also the McClintock and Strong Biblical Cyclopedia.

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