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Lattice

Easton's Bible Dictionary

  • Heb. 'eshnabh, a latticed opening through which the cool breeze passes (Judges 5:28 ). The flat roofs of the houses were sometimes enclosed with a parapet of lattice-work on wooden frames, to screen the women of the house from the gaze of the neighbourhood.

  • Heb. harakim, the network or lattice of a window (Song of Solomon 2:9 ).

  • Heb. sebakhah, the latticed balustrade before a window or balcony (2 Kings 1:2 ). The lattice window is frequently used in Eastern countries.

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    These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Lattice'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​l/lattice.html. 1897.
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