Jump to: Smith's • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia In biblical times, the concept of a "post" can refer to several different ideas, ranging from physical structures to positions of responsibility. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, each carrying its own significance and application.1. Physical Structures: In the Old Testament, a "post" often refers to a physical structure, such as a doorpost or gatepost. These were integral parts of buildings and city gates. For example, in Exodus 12:7, the Israelites were instructed to apply the blood of the Passover lamb to the doorposts of their homes: "They are to take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and on the lintel of the houses where they eat the lambs" . This act was a sign for the Lord to pass over their homes during the final plague in Egypt. 2. Positions of Responsibility: The term "post" can also denote a position of responsibility or duty. In the context of ancient Israel, posts were often associated with roles of watchfulness and communication. For instance, in 2 Samuel 18:19-27, the term is used to describe the runners or messengers who carried news from the battlefield to King David. These individuals held important posts, as they were responsible for delivering critical information. 3. Symbolic and Prophetic Uses: Posts can also have symbolic meanings in prophetic literature. In Ezekiel 40-48, the prophet describes a vision of a new temple, including detailed measurements of its posts and gates. These descriptions symbolize the order and holiness of God's dwelling place among His people. The posts in this vision represent stability and the enduring presence of God. 4. Cultural and Religious Significance: In the cultural and religious life of Israel, posts had significant roles. The mezuzah, a small case containing Scripture, is traditionally affixed to the doorposts of Jewish homes, a practice rooted in Deuteronomy 6:9: "Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates" . This serves as a constant reminder of God's commandments and presence. 5. Military and Administrative Contexts: Posts were also used in military and administrative contexts. In the book of Esther, the Persian Empire's communication system is described, where posts or couriers were used to deliver royal decrees swiftly across the vast empire (Esther 8:10-14). This system highlights the importance of posts in maintaining order and governance. In summary, the concept of a "post" in the Bible encompasses a range of meanings, from physical structures to roles of responsibility and symbolic representations. Each usage reflects the cultural, religious, and historical contexts of the biblical narrative, illustrating the multifaceted nature of this term in Scripture. Easton's Bible Dictionary (1.) A runner, or courier, for the rapid transmission of letters, etc. (2 Chronicles 30:6; Esther 3:13, 15; 8:10, 14; Job 9:25; Jeremiah 51:31). Such messengers were used from very early times. Those employed by the Hebrew kings had a military character (1 Samuel 22:17; 2 Kings 10:25, "guard, " marg. "runners"). The modern system of postal communication was first established by Louis XI. of France in A.D. 1464. (2.) This word sometimes also is used for lintel or threshold (Isaiah 6:4). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (a.) Hired to do what is wrong; suborned.2. (n.) A piece of timber, metal, or other solid substance, fixed, or to be fixed, firmly in an upright position, especially when intended as a stay or support to something else; a pillar; as, a hitching post; a fence post; the posts of a house. 3. (n.) The doorpost of a victualer's shop or inn, on which were chalked the scores of customers; hence, a score; a debt. 4. (n.) The place at which anything is stopped, placed, or fixed; a station. 5. (n.) A station, or one of a series of stations, established for the refreshment and accommodation of travelers on some recognized route; as, a stage or railway post. 6. (n.) A military station; the place at which a soldier or a body of troops is stationed; also, the troops at such a station. 7. (n.) The piece of ground to which a sentinel's walk is limited. 8. (n.) A messenger who goes from station; an express; especially, one who is employed by the government to carry letters and parcels regularly from one place to another; a letter carrier; a postman. 9. (n.) An established conveyance for letters from one place or station to another; especially, the governmental system in any country for carrying and distributing letters and parcels; the post office; the mail; hence, the carriage by which the mail is transported. 10. (n.) Haste or speed, like that of a messenger or mail carrier. 11. (n.) One who has charge of a station, especially of a postal station. 12. (n.) A station, office, or position of service, trust, or emolument; as, the post of duty; the post of danger. 13. (n.) A size of printing and writing paper. 14. (v. t.) To attach to a post, a wall, or other usual place of affixing public notices; to placard; as, to post a notice; to post playbills. 15. (v. t.) To hold up to public blame or reproach; to advertise opprobriously; to denounce by public proclamation; as, to post one for cowardice. 16. (v. t.) To enter (a name) on a list, as for service, promotion, or the like. 17. (v. t.) To assign to a station; to set; to place; as, to post a sentinel. 18. (v. t.) To carry, as an account, from the journal to the ledger; as, to post an account; to transfer, as accounts, to the ledger. 19. (v. t.) To place in the care of the post; to mail; as, to post a letter. 20. (v. t.) To inform; to give the news to; to make (one) acquainted with the details of a subject; -- often with up. 21. (v. i.) To travel with post horses; figuratively, to travel in haste. 22. (v. i.) To rise and sink in the saddle, in accordance with the motion of the horse, esp. in trotting. 23. (adv.) With post horses; hence, in haste; as, to travel post. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia POSTpost (ruts, "to run," ratsim, "runners"): The "runners" formed the royal guard (1 Samuel 22:17 1 Kings 14:27 2 Kings 11:4, 13; see GUARD). From them were chosen the couriers who carried royal letters and dispatches throughout the kingdom (2 Chronicles 30:6, 10 Esther 3:13, 15 Jeremiah 51:31). In the Persian service they were mounted on the swiftest horses (Esther 8:10, 14; compare Xenophon, Cyrop. viii.6, 17; Herodotus viii.98). They had the right to command the service of either men or animals in order to expedite their progress (compare Matthew 5:41 Mark 15:21, "compel," "impress"). Greek 5432. phroureo -- to guard ... From a compound of pro and horao; to be a watcher in advance, ie To mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect -- keep ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5432.htm - 7k 4716. stauros -- an upright stake, hence a cross (the Rom. ... 742. Arphaxad -- Arphaxad, a son of Shem and an ancestor of Christ 4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness 5039. tekmerion -- a sure sign 4769. stulos -- a pillar 2583. kanon -- a rule, standard 5021. tasso -- to draw up in order, arrange Strong's Hebrew 5333. netsib -- a pillar, prefect, garrison, post... netsib or netsib. 5334 . a pillar, prefect, garrison, post. Transliteration: netsib or netsib Phonetic Spelling: (nets-eeb') Short Definition: garrisons. ... /hebrew/5333.htm - 6k 6836. tsippiyyah -- lookout post 8560. tomer -- palm tree, post 4201. mezuzah -- a doorpost, gatepost 5592. caph -- a basin, goblet 4929. mishmar -- place of confinement, jail, prison, guard, watch ... 352. ayil -- a ram 4931. mishmereth -- a guard, watch, charge, function 2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen 4674. mutstsab -- palisade or entrenchment Library The Position of Post-Millennialism. An Examination of Post-Millennialism. Post-Nicene Mothers Post-Millennialism Refuted. Hymnus Post Cibum Hymnus Post Ieiunium Period ii. The Post-Apostolic Age: AD 100-AD 140 The Condition of the World when Our Lord Returns Proves that his ... That one of the Cross-Bearers, who Fled from his Post, was Slain ... Works by the Same Author. Thesaurus Post (26 Occurrences)... fixed, or to be fixed, firmly in an upright position, especially when intended as a stay or support to something else; a pillar; as, a hitching post; a fence ... /p/post.htm - 19k Door-post (5 Occurrences) Side-post (2 Occurrences) Post-runner (1 Occurrence) Doorposts (15 Occurrences) Gatepost (1 Occurrence) Mail (11 Occurrences) Fasts (3 Occurrences) Feasts (45 Occurrences) Crafts (2 Occurrences) Resources What is post-theism? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean for a society to be post-Christian? | GotQuestions.org What is post-modern Christianity? | GotQuestions.org Post: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Post (26 Occurrences)Acts 17:9 Exodus 12:7 Exodus 21:6 Joshua 10:18 1 Samuel 1:9 1 Kings 20:24 Nehemiah 7:3 Esther 8:10 Job 9:25 Ecclesiastes 10:4 Isaiah 21:6 Isaiah 21:8 Isaiah 22:19 Isaiah 57:8 Jeremiah 51:12 Jeremiah 51:31 Ezekiel 40:14 Ezekiel 40:16 Ezekiel 40:48 Ezekiel 41:3 Ezekiel 41:21 Ezekiel 43:8 Ezekiel 45:19 Ezekiel 46:2 Micah 7:4 Habakkuk 2:1 Subtopics Related Terms |
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