In biblical contexts, the term "hall" is often used to describe a large room or building used for public or official purposes. The concept of a hall can be seen in various passages of the Bible, where it serves as a setting for significant events, particularly in the New Testament.

1. The Judgment Hall:

One of the most notable references to a hall in the Bible is the "judgment hall," also known as the Praetorium. This was the official residence of the Roman governor when he was in Jerusalem. It is in this setting that Jesus Christ was brought before Pontius Pilate during His trial. The Gospel of John provides a detailed account of this event:

"Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas to the Praetorium. It was early morning, and they did not enter the Praetorium to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover." (John 18:28)

The judgment hall was a place of Roman authority and power, where legal proceedings were conducted. It symbolizes the intersection of divine purpose and human governance, as Jesus stood before Pilate, the Roman governor, who ultimately authorized His crucifixion.

2. The Hall of Tyrannus:

In the Book of Acts, the "hall of Tyrannus" is mentioned as a place where the Apostle Paul taught the Word of God. This hall was likely a lecture room or a school where Paul reasoned daily with those who came to hear him:

"But when some of them became stubborn and refused to believe, maligning the Way before the congregation, Paul withdrew from them and took the disciples with him, reasoning daily in the hall of Tyrannus." (Acts 19:9)

The hall of Tyrannus served as a significant venue for the spread of the Gospel in Ephesus, highlighting the early Christian commitment to teaching and discipleship. It underscores the importance of dedicated spaces for the proclamation and discussion of biblical truths.

3. Symbolic and Cultural Significance:

In a broader cultural and symbolic sense, halls in biblical times were often associated with authority, learning, and community gatherings. They were places where important decisions were made, teachings were imparted, and social interactions occurred. The use of halls in the Bible reflects the societal structures of the time and provides a backdrop for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

4. Architectural and Historical Context:

Architecturally, halls in ancient times were typically large, open spaces designed to accommodate many people. They were often part of larger complexes, such as palaces, temples, or administrative buildings. The design and function of these halls were influenced by the cultural and political milieu of the period, serving as centers of power and influence.

In summary, the concept of a hall in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing judicial, educational, and communal aspects. Whether as a place of judgment, teaching, or gathering, halls serve as significant settings for the events and teachings that have shaped the Christian faith.Hall

used of the court of the high priest's house. (Luke 22:55) In (Matthew 27:27) and Mark 15:16 "Hall" is synonymous with "praetorium," which in (John 18:28) is in Authorized Version "judgment hall."

(Gr. aule, Luke 22:55; R.V., "court"), the open court or quadrangle belonging to the high priest's house. In Matthew 26:69 and Mark 14:66 this word is incorrectly rendered "palace" in the Authorized Version, but correctly "court" in the Revised Version. In John 10:1,16 it means a "sheep-fold." In Matthew 27:27 and Mark 15:16 (A.V., "common hall;" R.V., "palace") it refers to the proetorium or residence of the Roman governor at Jerusalem. The "porch" in Matthew 26:71 is the entrance-hall or passage leading into the central court, which is open to the sky. 1. (n.) A building or room of considerable size and stateliness, used for public purposes; as, Westminster Hall, in London.

2. (n.) The chief room in a castle or manor house, and in early times the only public room, serving as the place of gathering for the lord's family with the retainers and servants, also for cooking and eating. It was often contrasted with the bower, which was the private or sleeping apartment.

3. (n.) A vestibule, entrance room, etc., in the more elaborated buildings of later times.

4. (n.) Any corridor or passage in a building.

5. (n.) A name given to many manor houses because the magistrate's court was held in the hall of his mansion; a chief mansion house.

6. (n.) A college in an English university (at Oxford, an unendowed college).

7. (n.) The apartment in which English university students dine in common; hence, the dinner itself; as, hall is at six o'clock.

8. (n.) Cleared passageway in a crowd; -- formerly an exclamation.

HALL

hol (Luke 22:55 the King James Version).

See HOUSE.

HALL, JUDGMENT

See JUDGMENT HALL; PRAETORIUM.

JUDGMENT HALL

juj'-ment hol (to praitorion, "Then led they Jesus.... unto the hall of judgment.... and they themselves went not into the judgment hall" (John 18:28 the King James Version); "Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again" (John 18:33 the King James Version); "(Pilate) went again into the judgment hall" (John 19:9); "He commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall" (Acts 23:35)):

"Judgment hall" is one of the ways in which the King James Version translates praitorion, which it elsewhere renders "Praetorium" (Mark 15:16); "the common hall" (Matthew 27:27). In this passage the English Revised Version renders it "palace"; in John 18:33; John 19:9 Acts 23:35, "palace" is also given by the English Revised Version; in Philippians 1:13, the King James Version renders, "palace," while the Revised Version (British and American) gives "the praetorian guard." Praitorion accordingly is translated in all these ways, "Praetorium," "the common hall," "the judgment hall," "the palace," "the praetorian guard." In the passages In the Gospels, the American Standard Revised Version renders uniformly "Praetorium."

The word originally meant the headquarters in the Roman camp, the space where the general's tent stood, with the camp altar; the tent of the commander-in-chief. It next came to mean the military council, meeting in the general's tent. Then it came to be applied to the palace in which the Roman governor or procurator of a province resided. In Jerusalem it was the magnificent palace which Herod the Great had built for himself, and which the Roman procurators seem to have occupied when they came from Caesarea to Jerusalem to transact public business.

Praitorion in Philippians 1:13 has been variously rendered, "the camp of the praetorian soldiers," "the praetorian guard," etc. For what is now believed to be its true meaning, see PRAETORIUM.

John Rutherfurd

201. akroaterion -- place of audience, or listening
... Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: akroaterion Phonetic Spelling:
(ak-ro-at-ay'-ree-on) Short Definition: auditorium, recitation hall, court room ...
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833. aule -- a courtyard, a court
... courtyard, hall. From the same as aer; a yard (as open to the wind); by implication,
a mansion -- court, (sheep-)fold, hall, palace. see GREEK aer. ...
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4232. praitorion -- Praetorium (official residence of a governor) ...
... courtroom, hall of judgment, palace, praetorium. Of Latin origin; the
praetorium or governor's courtroom (sometimes including the ...
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5463. chairo -- to rejoice, be glad
... Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or
parting), be well -- farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully ...
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3567. numphon -- the bridechamber
... chamber. Word Origin from numphe Definition the bridechamber NASB Word
Usage bridegroom (3), wedding hall (1). bridechamber. From ...
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3957. lishkah -- room, chamber, hall, cell
... 3956, 3957. lishkah. 3958 . room, chamber, hall, cell. Transliteration: lishkah
Phonetic Spelling: (lish-kaw') Short Definition: chambers. ...
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197. ulam -- a porch
... Definition: porch. Word Origin from the same as ul Definition a porch NASB
Word Usage hall (5), porch (28), porches (1). porch. Or ...
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1004. bayith -- a house
... togarmah* (2), between* (2), boxes (1), buildings (2), daughter (1), dungeon* (2),
faced inward (1), family (2), family* (1), guard* (1), hall (1), hangings (1 ...
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1005. bayith -- a house
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to bayith Definition a house NASB Word Usage
archives* (1), hall (1), house (30), houses (2), residence (1), temple (7 ...
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Hall
... Hall. Hall, Christopher Newman, an English Congregationalist minister,
was born at Maidstone May 22, 1816. He was educated at the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/nutter/hymn writers of the church/hall.htm

When Jesus to the Judgment Hall
... CHRISTMAS When Jesus to the judgment hall. 6,6,8,6,8,8. I. When Jesus to the judgment
hall. By cruel men was led,. He wore a purple robe of scorn,. ...
/.../brownlie/hymns from the morningland/when jesus to the judgment.htm

The Life of Henry Hall of Haugh-Head.
... The Life of HENRY HALL of Haugh-head. Mr. Hall of Haugh-head (in the parish
of Eckford in Teviotdale), having had a religious education ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of henry hall.htm

Dedication of a Temperance Hall.
... PHILANTHROPIC SUBJECTS. 797. " Dedication of a Temperance Hall. 797.
7s. & 6s. M. JG Adams. Dedication of a Temperance Hall. ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/797 dedication of a.htm

In Pilate's Judgment Hall
... The DESIRE of AGES Chapter 77 In Pilate's Judgment Hall. ... In the judgment hall of
Pilate, the Roman governor, Christ stands bound as a prisoner. ...
/.../white/the desire of ages/chapter 77 in pilates judgment.htm

Robert Hall -- Marks of Love to God
... ROBERT HALL " MARKS OF LOVE TO GOD. MARKS OF LOVE TO GOD BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE. Robert
Hall, Baptist divine, was born at Arnesby, near Leicester, England, in 1764. ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 3/robert hall marks of.htm

Letter H
... 1828, Located 1838 * Hale, Apollos "Received 1833 * Hale, Jesse "Received 1812 *
Hales, John "Received 1820, Located 1825 * Hall, Albina "Received 1836 ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bangs/an alphabetical list of m e preachers/letter h.htm

John Chapter xviii. 28-32.
... bound unto Caiaphas the high priest:" and having returned from where he had dismissed
Peter as he was warming himself at the fire in the hall, after completing ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate cxiv john chapter xviii.htm

Chapter sixteen
... She was talking it over with Rachel the day after the funeral. They were sitting
in the hall of the Page mansion. ... Virginia suddenly rose and paced the hall. ...
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Appendix.
... Atonement; Witherspoon on Regeneration; Doddridge's Ten Sermons on Regeneration;
Dr. Owen on the Spirit; Hinton on the Spirit; Works of Robert Hall; Dr. Owen ...
/.../newcomb/a practical directory for young christian females/appendix.htm

Judgment-hall (4 Occurrences)
Judgment-hall. Judgment-day, Judgment-hall. Judgments .
Multi-Version Concordance Judgment-hall (4 Occurrences). John ...
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Lecture-hall (1 Occurrence)
Lecture-hall. Lecture, Lecture-hall. Led . Multi-Version Concordance
Lecture-hall (1 Occurrence). Acts 19:9 But some ...
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Praetorium (8 Occurrences)
... The Greek word (praitorion) thus rendered in Mark 15:16 is rendered "common hall"
(Matthew 27:27, marg., "governor's house"), "judgment hall," (John 18:28, 33 ...
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Palace (194 Occurrences)
... On the other hand, "palace" takes the place in the Revised Version (British and
American) of the King James Version "common hall" or "judgment hall" (praitorion ...
/p/palace.htm - 40k

Judgment (430 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Judgment hall. Gr. ... 8. (n.) The final award; the last
sentence. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HALL, JUDGMENT. ...
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Vestibule (36 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) The porch or entrance into a house; a hall or
antechamber next the entrance; a lobby; a porch; a hall. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Lecture (2 Occurrences)
... congregation. So Paul left them, and, taking with him those who were disciples,
held discussions daily in Tyrannus's lecture-hall. (WEY NIV). ...
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Gallery (2 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A long and narrow platform attached to one or more sides of public hall
or the interior of a church, and supported by brackets or columns; -- sometimes ...
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Gabbatha (1 Occurrence)
... A judgement-seat (bema) was placed on this "pavement" outside the hall of the
"praetorium" (qv), the judgment-hall (John 18:28; 19:13). Int. ...
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Tyrannus (1 Occurrence)
... D Syriac (Western text) adds after Tyrannus (Acts 19:9), "from the 5th hour unto
the 10th." Schole is the lecture-hall or teaching-room of a philosopher or ...
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