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The Definition of the word Wall

Wall

Cities were surrounded by walls, as distinguished from unwalled" "villages" (Ezek. 38:11; Lev. 25:29-34). They were made thick and" strong (Num. 13:28; Deut. 3:5). Among the Jews walls were built "of stone, some of those in the temple being of great size (1" "Kings 6:7; 7:9-12; 20:30; Mark 13:1, 2). The term is used" metaphorically of security and safety (Isa. 26:1; 60:18; Rev. 21:12-20). (See [661]FENCE.)


The Old Testament

The New Testament