The supports of a building Jud 16:29
Things raised up as memorials Ge 31:51
MADE OF
Marble Es 1:6
Wood 1Ki 10:12
Iron Jer 1:18
Brass 1Ki 7:15
Silver So 3:10
The vail and hangings of the tabernacle supported by Ex 26:32,37; 36:36,38
Two, placed in the temple porch 1Ki 7:15-21
OF MEMORIAL
Sometimes of a single stone Ge 28:18
Sometimes of a heap of stones Jos 4:8,9,20
To witness vows Ge 28:18; 31:13
To witness covenants Ge 31:52
To mark the graves of the dead Ge 35:20
To commemorate remarkable events Ex 24:4; Jos 4:20,24
To perpetuate names 2Sa 18:18
In honour of idols Le 26:1; De 7:5
Often anointed Ge 28:18; 31:13
Often had inscriptions Job 19:24
The divine glory appeared to Israel in the form of Ex 13:21,22; Nu 12:5
Lot's wife became a pillar of salt Ge 19:26
ILLUSTRATIVE OF
Stability of the heavens Job 26:11
Stability of the earth 1Sa 2:8; Ps 75:3
The church 1Ti 3:15
Stability of Christ So 5:15; Re 10:1
Saints who overcome in Christ Re 3:12