Bible Dictionaries
Lock
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Hebrews usually secured their doors by bars of wood or iron (Isaiah 45:2; 1 Kings 4:3 ). These were the locks originally used, and were opened and shut by large keys applied through an opening in the outside (Judges 3:24 ). (See KEY .) Lock of hair ( Judges 16:13,19; Ezekiel 8:3; Numbers 6:5 , etc.).
Copyright Statement
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 'Lock'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/l/lock.html. 1897.