Pillars

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