Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Smith's Bible Dictionary PillarThe notion of a pillar is of a shaft or isolated pile either supporting or not supporting a roof. But perhaps the earliest application of the pillar was the votive or monumental, This in early times consisted of nothing but a single stone or pile of stones. (Genesis 28:18; 31:40) etc. The stone Ezel, (1 Samuel 20:19) was probably a terminal stone or a way-mark. The "place" set up by Saul (1 Samuel 15:12) is explained by St, Jerome to be a trophy. So also Jacob set up a pillar over Rachel's grave. (Genesis 36:20) The monolithic tombs and obelisks of Petra are instances of similar usage. Lastly, the figurative use of the term "pillar," in reference to the cloud and fire accompanying the Israelites on their march or as in (Solomon 3:6) and Reve 10:1 Is plainly derived from the notion of an isolated column not supporting a roof. ATS Bible Dictionary PillarSometimes means a monumental column, Genesis 35:20 2 Samuel 18:18; or a column of cloud or smoke, Exodus 13:21 Jud 20:40. The stately column which adorns and supports the front of a temple, Jud 16:25-30 Job 9:6 26:11, illustrates the position of prophets, Jeremiah 1:18, apostles, Galatians 2:9, believers, Revelation 3:12, and the church itself, respecting the truth, 1 Timothy 3:15. Easton's Bible Dictionary Used to support a building (Judges 16:26, 29); as a trophy or memorial (Genesis 28:18; 35:20; Exodus 24:4; 1 Samuel 15:12, A.V., "place, " more correctly "monument, " or "trophy of victory, " as in 2 Samuel 18:18); of fire, by which the Divine Presence was manifested (Exodus 13:2). The "plain of the pillar" in Judges 9:6 ought to be, as in the Revised Version, the "oak of the pillar", i.e., of the monument or stone set up by Joshua (24:26). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) The general and popular term for a firm, upright, insulated support for a superstructure; a pier, column, or post; also, a column or shaft not supporting a superstructure, as one erected for a monument or an ornament.2. (n.) Figuratively, that which resembles such a pillar in appearance, character, or office; a supporter or mainstay; as, the Pillars of Hercules; a pillar of the state. 3. (n.) A portable ornamental column, formerly carried before a cardinal, as emblematic of his support to the church. 4. (n.) The center of the volta, ring, or manege ground, around which a horse turns. 5. (a.) Having a support in the form of a pillar, instead of legs; as, a pillar drill. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia CLOUD, PILLAR OFSee CLOUD, II, 2; PILLAR OF CLOUD. PILLAR pil'-ar (matstsebhah, `ammudh; stulos): In a good many cases the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "pillars" for the King James Version "images" (matstsebhoth, Exodus 34:13 Deuteronomy 7:5 1 Kings 14:23, etc.). In Genesis 19:26, where "pillar of salt" is given, the word is netsibh; in 1 Samuel 2:8 it is matsuq; while in most other single uses the Revised Version margin gives variant renderings, as in Judges 9:6 (mutstsabh), the Revised Version margin "garrison"; in 1 Kings 10:12 (mic`adh), the Revised Version margin " `a railing,' Hebrew `a prop' "; in 2 Kings 18:16 ('omenoth), the Revised Version margin "doorposts." The matstsebhoth were (1) memorial pillars, as in the "pillars" of Jacob at Bethel (Genesis 28:18, 22; compare Genesis 31:13; Genesis 35:14), in covenant with Laban (Genesis 31:45), at Rachel's grave (Genesis 35:20); Absalom's pillar (2 Samuel 18:18). Such pillars were legitimate (theory of a fetishistic character is not grounded); it is predicted in Isaiah 19:19 that such a pillar would be set up to Yahweh at the border of Egypt. (2) Idolatrous pillars, in Canaanitish and other heathen worships. These were to be ruthlessly broken down (the King James Version "images," see above; Exodus 23:24; Exodus 34:13 Deuteronomy 7:5, etc.; compare Leviticus 26:1). See IMAGES. The other word, `ammudh, is used of the pillar of cloud and fire (see below); of the pillars of the tabernacle and temple (see under the word); of the two pillars JACHIN AND BOAZ (which see); poetically of the "pillars" of heaven, of earth (Job 9:6; Job 26:11 Psalm 75:3; Psalm 99:7), etc. In the few instances of the word in the New Testament, the use is figurative. James, Cephas and John were reputed to be pillars" of the church at Jerusalem (Galatians 2:9); the church is "the pillar and ground of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15); he that overcomes is made "a pillar" in the temple of God (Revelation 3:12); a strong angel had feet "as pillars of fire" (Revelation 10:1). PLAIN OF THE PILLAR ('elon mutstsbh; Codex Vaticanus reads pros te balano te heurete tes staseos tes en Sikimois; Codex Alexandrinus omits te heurete, and the second tes): With the Revised Version margin we must read "terebinth of the pillar," the place where the men of Shechem and Beth-millo made Abimelech king (Judges 9:6). This was one of the sacred trees of which there seem to have been several near Shechem. See MEONENIM, OAK OF. "The pillar" may possibly have been the great stone which Joshua set up "under the oak that was by the sanctuary of Yahweh" (Joshua 24:26). SALT, PILLAR OF PILLAR OF SALT PILLAR, PLAIN OF THE See PLAIN OF THE PILLAR. Greek 4769. stulos -- a pillar ... a pillar. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: stulos Phonetic Spelling: (stoo'-los) Short Definition: a pillar Definition: a pillar, support, column ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4769.htm - 6k Strong's Hebrew 4676. matstsebah -- a pillar, stump... 4675, 4676. matstsebah. 4677 . a pillar, stump. Transliteration: matstsebah Phonetic Spelling: (mats-tsay-baw') Short Definition: pillar. ... /hebrew/4676.htm - 6k 5982. ammud -- a pillar, column 5333. netsib -- a pillar, prefect, garrison, post 547. omnah -- pillar 4678. matstsebeth -- pillar, substance 4690. matsuq -- molten support, pillar 352b. ayil -- a projecting pillar or pilaster 2553. chamman -- a sun pillar 1162. Boaz -- "quickness," an ancestor of David, also a pillar ... 3805. kothereth -- capital (of a pillar) Library The Guiding Pillar Of the Appearance in the Pillar of Cloud and of Fire. The Perpetual Pillar of Cloud and Fire The Pillar of the Cloud The Cloud and Pillar of Fire. LMW Scott. The Pillar and Cloud. Who is She that Goeth up by the Wilderness, Like a Pillar of Smoke ... Third Mark of Inspiration, which is Holy Obedience to the Church ... The Scourging of Jesus. How Moses Discharged the Part of a Military Leader. Thesaurus Pillar (72 Occurrences)... or "trophy of victory, " as in 2 Samuel 18:18); of fire, by which the Divine Presence was manifested (Exodus 13:2). The "plain of the pillar" in Judges 9:6 ... /p/pillar.htm - 38k Standing-pillar (3 Occurrences) Rachel's (5 Occurrences) Dale (2 Occurrences) Cloudy (6 Occurrences) Vale (20 Occurrences) Erected (26 Occurrences) Monument (7 Occurrences) Chapiter (8 Occurrences) Support (135 Occurrences) Resources What did the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night signify? (Exodus 13:21-22) | GotQuestions.orgWhy was Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt? | GotQuestions.org What does 1 Timothy 3:15 mean when it says that the church is the pillar and foundation of the truth? | GotQuestions.org Pillar: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Pillar (72 Occurrences)1 Timothy 3:15 Revelation 3:12 Genesis 19:26 Genesis 28:18 Genesis 28:22 Genesis 31:13 Genesis 31:45 Genesis 31:49 Genesis 31:51 Genesis 31:52 Genesis 35:14 Genesis 35:20 Exodus 13:21 Exodus 13:22 Exodus 14:19 Exodus 14:24 Exodus 15:8 Exodus 25:31 Exodus 25:34 Exodus 33:9 Exodus 33:10 Exodus 37:17 Exodus 37:20 Leviticus 26:1 Numbers 12:5 Numbers 14:14 Deuteronomy 16:22 Deuteronomy 31:15 Judges 9:6 Judges 20:38 Judges 20:40 1 Samuel 14:5 1 Samuel 15:12 2 Samuel 18:18 1 Kings 7:15 1 Kings 7:18 1 Kings 7:21 1 Kings 7:31 2 Kings 3:2 2 Kings 10:26 2 Kings 10:27 2 Kings 11:14 2 Kings 23:3 2 Kings 25:17 2 Chronicles 23:13 2 Chronicles 34:31 Nehemiah 9:12 Nehemiah 9:19 Esther 5:14 Esther 6:4 Esther 7:9 Esther 7:10 Psalms 99:7 Proverbs 26:14 Isaiah 9:18 Isaiah 19:19 Isaiah 30:17 Jeremiah 1:18 Jeremiah 10:5 Jeremiah 48:9 Jeremiah 52:21 Jeremiah 52:22 Ezekiel 21:19 Ezekiel 21:20 Ezekiel 40:14 Ezekiel 40:16 Ezekiel 40:48 Ezekiel 41:1 Ezekiel 41:3 Ezekiel 43:8 Ezekiel 46:2 Hosea 3:4 Subtopics Pillar by Absalom, to Keep his Name Alive Pillar by Jacob, his Covenant With Laban Pillar by Joshua, the Crossing of the Jordan River Pillar by Moses, the Covenant Between Jehovah and Israel Pillar by Samuel, the Defeat of the Philistines Pillar: Broken and Carried to Babylon Pillar: Monuments Erected to Commemorate Events by Jacob, his Vision of Angels Pillar: Monuments of Idolatry, to be Destroyed Pillar: Pillar of Salt, Lot's Wife Turned To Pillar: Prophecy of One in Egypt Related Terms Standing-pillar (3 Occurrences) El-elohe-Israel (1 Occurrence) |