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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Eve of Ascension
Eve of Ascension
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Closet
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(חֻפָּה, chuppah', a covering, Joel 2:16), a bridal couch, with curtains, rendered by our translators "chamber" in Psalms 19:5. (See BED). The Jews still employ the same word to designate the canopy under which' among them, the nuptial ceremony is performed. (See MARRIAGE).
The word in the N.T. rendered "closet" is ταμεῖον , signifying properly a store-house (as in Luke 12:24); hence any place of privacy and retirement (Matthew 6:6; Luke 12:3). (See PRAYER).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Closet'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/closet.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Closet'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/closet.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
