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The concept of a lodge is mentioned in various contexts throughout the Bible, reflecting both literal and metaphorical uses.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>1. <b>Agricultural Context</b>: In <a href="/isaiah/1-8.htm">Isaiah 1:8</a>, the prophet uses the imagery of a lodge to describe the desolation of Jerusalem: "The Daughter of Zion is left like a shelter in a vineyard, like a hut in a cucumber field, like a city under siege." . Here, the lodge or hut represents a temporary and vulnerable structure, emphasizing the precarious state of the city.<br><br>2. <b>Shepherds and Travelers</b>: Lodges were commonly used by shepherds and travelers who needed temporary shelter while tending to their flocks or journeying through the land. These structures were often simple and made from available materials, providing basic protection from the elements.<br><br>3. <b>Symbol of Transience</b>: The use of lodges in the Old Testament often symbolizes the transient nature of human life and endeavors. Just as a lodge is not a permanent dwelling, so too are human achievements and earthly life seen as temporary in the grand narrative of God's eternal plan.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>While the New Testament does not explicitly mention lodges, the concept of temporary dwelling places aligns with the teachings of Jesus and the apostles regarding the transient nature of earthly life. Believers are often reminded that their true citizenship is in heaven, and earthly dwellings are temporary.<br><br><b>Spiritual Implications</b><br><br>1. <b>Pilgrimage and Sojourning</b>: The idea of lodges ties into the broader biblical theme of life as a pilgrimage. <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13-16</a> speaks of the patriarchs as strangers and exiles on the earth, seeking a homeland. This reflects the understanding that believers are on a spiritual journey, with their ultimate home being with God.<br><br>2. <b>Reliance on God</b>: The temporary nature of lodges serves as a reminder of the need for reliance on God rather than on material security. Just as the Israelites depended on God for provision during their wilderness journey, believers are called to trust in God's provision and guidance.<br><br>3. <b>Metaphor for the Church</b>: In a metaphorical sense, the church can be seen as a lodge—a temporary gathering of believers on earth, united in faith and purpose, awaiting the eternal kingdom of God. This perspective encourages Christians to focus on spiritual growth and community, rather than on earthly permanence.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context</b><br><br>In ancient Near Eastern culture, lodges were practical and necessary for those engaged in seasonal work or long journeys. They were often constructed quickly and dismantled easily, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle of many biblical figures. Understanding the cultural significance of lodges provides insight into the daily lives of people in biblical times and the spiritual lessons derived from their experiences.<br><br>Overall, the concept of lodges in the Bible serves as a powerful symbol of the temporary nature of earthly life and the believer's journey toward eternal communion with God.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3885a.htm"><span class="l">3885a. lun -- to lodge, pass the night, abide</span></a><br><b>...</b> Usage abide (2), dwell (1), endure (1), gazes (1), hang all night (1), last (1),<br> left over (1), lies all night (2), lodge (9), lodged (6), <b>lodges</b> (3), night (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3885a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/aphrahat/aphrahat_select_demonstrations/the_demonstrations_of_aphrahat.htm"><span class="l">The "Demonstrations" of Aphrahat.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And if anything be deficient there in the house in which the King <b>lodges</b>, the keeper<br> of the house is delivered over to death, because he did not make ready the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aphrahat/aphrahat select demonstrations/the demonstrations of aphrahat.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maccaffrey/history_of_the_catholic_church_renaissance_to_french_revolution/chapter_viii_rationalism_and_its.htm"><span class="l">Rationalism and Its Effects</span></a> <br><b>...</b> That before this date there were a few scattered <b>lodges</b> in England, Scotland, and<br> Ireland, and that these <b>lodges</b> were the sole remaining relics of a peculiar <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter viii rationalism and its.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bounds/the_necessity_of_prayer/xiii_prayer_and_the_word.htm"><span class="l">Prayer and the Word of God (Continued)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Although the word <b>lodges</b> in their hearts and begins to sprout, yet all is lost,<br> chiefly because there is no prayer or watchfulness or cultivation following. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bounds/the necessity of prayer/xiii prayer and the word.htm</font><p><a href="/library/rolt/dionysius_the_areopagite/iv_the_problem_of_evil.htm"><span class="l">The Problem of Evil</span></a> <br><b>...</b> a totally evil thing would be simply non-existent, and thus the evil in the world,<br> wherever it becomes complete, annihilates itself and that wherein it <b>lodges</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/rolt/dionysius the areopagite/iv the problem of evil.htm</font><p><a href="/library/shaw/touching_incidents_and_remarkable_answers_to_prayer/the_dying_news_boy.htm"><span class="l">The Dying News Boy</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A few boys gathered around the poor lad, and asked in a kind way (for a street Arab):<br> "Say, Johnny, why don't you go to the <b>lodges</b>?" (The lodge was a place <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../shaw/touching incidents and remarkable answers to prayer/the dying news boy.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_creeds_of_the_evangelical_protestant_churches/the_basis_of_the_united.htm"><span class="l">The Basis of the United Lutheran Church in the United States.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of degrees of doctrinal attachment to the Lutheran Standards and ritual observances,<br> in part on matters of practical import such as membership in <b>lodges</b> and in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the creeds of the evangelical protestant churches/the basis of the united.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_a/forgive_us_our_debts.htm"><span class="l">'Forgive us Our Debts'</span></a> <br><b>...</b> That graver aspect of our faults as being sins may seem a gloomy thought, but it<br> is really one full of blessing, for it <b>lodges</b> the true power of remission of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/forgive us our debts.htm</font><p><a href="/library/binning/the_works_of_the_rev_hugh_binning/sermon_xxx_but_if_the.htm"><span class="l">"But if the Spirit of Him that Raised up Jesus from the Dead Dwell <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> a Christian who prefers this more excellent part, and employs his study and time<br> about it, and regards his body only for the noble guest that <b>lodges</b> within it <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xxx but if the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/binning/the_works_of_the_rev_hugh_binning/sermon_xiii_now_the_end.htm"><span class="l">"Now the End of the Commandment," &C.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But "who can say, I have made my heart pure (Proverbs 20:9.), I am clean from my<br> sin?" Is there any man's heart on this side of time, which <b>lodges</b> not many <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xiii now the end.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_the_acts/paul_in_rome.htm"><span class="l">Paul in Rome</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The crowds in forum and amphitheatre would have laughed at any one who had pointed<br> to that humble 'hired house,' and said, 'There <b>lodges</b> a man who bears a word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/paul in rome.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/lodges.htm"><span class="l"><b>Lodges</b> (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Lodges</b> (14 Occurrences). Acts 10:6 He <b>lodges</b> with one Simon, a tanner, whose house<br> is by the seaside. <b>...</b> He <b>lodges</b> in the house of Simon a tanner, by the seaside. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lodges.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/guardrooms.htm"><span class="l">Guardrooms (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 40:7 Every lodge was one reed long, and one reed broad; and the space between<br> the <b>lodges</b> was five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the porch of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/guardrooms.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cells.htm"><span class="l">Cells (24 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 40:7 And every lodge was one reed long, and one reed broad; and the space<br> between the <b>lodges</b> was five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cells.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/projecting.htm"><span class="l">Projecting (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 40:7 Every lodge was one reed long, and one reed broad; and the space between<br> the <b>lodges</b> was five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the porch of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/projecting.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jambs.htm"><span class="l">Jambs (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 40:7 And every lodge was one reed long, and one reed broad; and the space<br> between the <b>lodges</b> was five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jambs.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/arches.htm"><span class="l">Arches (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 40:16 There were closed windows to the <b>lodges</b>, and to their posts within<br> the gate all around, and likewise to the arches; and windows were around inward <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/arches.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/openings.htm"><span class="l">Openings (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 40:16 There were closed windows to the <b>lodges</b>, and to their posts within<br> the gate all around, and likewise to the arches; and windows were around inward <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/openings.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/porches.htm"><span class="l">Porches (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 40:16 There were closed windows to the <b>lodges</b>, and to their posts within<br> the gate all around, and likewise to the arches; and windows were around inward <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/porches.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/alcoves.htm"><span class="l">Alcoves (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 40:7 Every lodge was one reed long, and one reed broad; and the space between<br> the <b>lodges</b> was five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the porch of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/alcoves.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vestibule.htm"><span class="l">Vestibule (36 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ezekiel 40:7 Every lodge was one reed long, and one reed broad; and the space between<br> the <b>lodges</b> was five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the porch of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vestibule.htm - 16k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Elks-Lodge-Club.html">What is an Elks Lodge / Elks Club? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-Ezekiel.html">Summary of the Book of Ezekiel - Bible Survey | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Lodges (14 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/10-6.htm">Acts 10:6</a></span><br />He <span class="boldtext">lodges</span> with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the seaside. "<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Acts 10:32</a></span><br />Send therefore to Joppa, and summon Simon, who is surnamed Peter. He <span class="boldtext">lodges</span> in the house of Simon a tanner, by the seaside. When he comes, he will speak to you.'<br /><span class="source">(WEB DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/19-4.htm">Job 19:4</a></span><br />If it is true that I have erred, my error remains with myself.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/39-28.htm">Job 39:28</a></span><br />A rock he doth inhabit, Yea, he lodgeth on the tooth of a rock, and fortress.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/41-22.htm">Job 41:22</a></span><br />In his neck lodge doth strength, And before him doth grief exult.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:9</a></span><br />Be not quick to let your spirit be angry; because wrath is in the heart of the foolish. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-7.htm">Ezekiel 40:7</a></span><br />Every lodge was one reed long, and one reed broad; and the space between the <span class="boldtext">lodges</span> was five cubits; and the threshold of the gate by the porch of the gate toward the house was one reed.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-10.htm">Ezekiel 40:10</a></span><br />The <span class="boldtext">lodges</span> of the gate eastward were three on this side, and three on that side; they three were of one measure: and the posts had one measure on this side and on that side.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-12.htm">Ezekiel 40:12</a></span><br />and a border before the <span class="boldtext">lodges</span>, one cubit on this side, and a border, one cubit on that side; and the lodges, six cubits on this side, and six cubits on that side.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Ezekiel 40:16</a></span><br />There were closed windows to the <span class="boldtext">lodges</span>, and to their posts within the gate all around, and likewise to the arches; and windows were around inward; and on each post were palm trees.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-21.htm">Ezekiel 40:21</a></span><br />The <span class="boldtext">lodges</span> of it were three on this side and three on that side; and its posts and its arches were after the measure of the first gate: its length was fifty cubits, and the breadth twenty-five cubits.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-29.htm">Ezekiel 40:29</a></span><br />and its <span class="boldtext">lodges</span>, and its posts, and its arches, according to these measures: and there were windows in it and in its arches all around; it was fifty cubits long, and twenty-five cubits broad.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-33.htm">Ezekiel 40:33</a></span><br />and its <span class="boldtext">lodges</span>, and its posts, and its arches, according to these measures: and there were windows therein and in its arches all around; it was fifty cubits long, and twenty-five cubits broad.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/40-36.htm">Ezekiel 40:36</a></span><br />its <span class="boldtext">lodges</span>, its posts, and its arches: and there were windows therein all around; the length was fifty cubits, and the breadth twenty-five cubits.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/l/lodges.htm">Lodges</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lodgeth.htm">Lodgeth (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lodges.htm">Lodges (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/intreat.htm">Intreat (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/urge.htm">Urge (34 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/goest.htm">Goest (79 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/whither.htm">Whither (151 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/l/lodged.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Lodged"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Lodged" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/l/lodgest.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Lodgest"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Lodgest" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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