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H2905 · Hebrew · Old Testament
טוּר
tur
Noun, masculine
a row, a course (of stones)

Definition

A row or course, especially of stones in a wall or building. Used in descriptions of Solomon's Temple construction, where rows of cedar and stone were carefully arranged. Each tur represents deliberate, ordered craftsmanship in building something sacred.

Usage & Theological Significance

The tur — a single row of stones — reminds us that God's house is built one deliberate layer at a time. Solomon's Temple was constructed row by row, stone by stone, with no sound of hammer heard at the building site (1 Kings 6:7). This patient, ordered construction parallels how God builds His spiritual temple — His people — living stones being built up into a holy dwelling (1 Peter 2:5).

Key Bible Verses

1 Kings 6:36 The inner court was built with three courses [tur] of dressed stone and one course of cedar beams.
1 Kings 7:4 His windows were placed in sets of three, facing each other in three rows [tur].
1 Kings 7:12 The great courtyard was surrounded by a wall of three courses [tur] of dressed stone.
Ezekiel 46:23 Around the inside of each was a ledge of stone, with places for fire built all around under the rows [tur].
Exodus 28:17 Mount four rows [tur] of precious stones on it.

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