Jump to: ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia In biblical terms, the concept of a "lodge" or "lodging" often refers to a temporary dwelling or shelter, a place where individuals or groups reside for a short period. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Bible, illustrating both physical and spiritual themes.Old Testament Usage 1. Temporary Shelter: In the Old Testament, a lodge is frequently associated with temporary shelters used by travelers or shepherds. For instance, in Isaiah 1:8, the prophet describes the daughter of Zion as "a shelter in a vineyard, like a hut in a cucumber field, like a city under siege." Here, the imagery of a lodge conveys vulnerability and transience, reflecting the precarious state of Jerusalem. 2. Place of Rest: The concept of lodging is also seen in the context of rest and hospitality. In Genesis 19:2, Lot invites the angels to "spend the night and wash your feet" in his house, offering them a place to lodge. This act of hospitality is a recurring theme, emphasizing the importance of providing shelter and care for travelers and strangers. 3. Symbol of Judgment: Lodges can also symbolize judgment or desolation. In Isaiah 24:20, the earth is described as reeling "like a hut," indicating instability and impending judgment. This usage underscores the temporary and fragile nature of human constructs in the face of divine intervention. New Testament Usage 1. Jesus' Ministry: In the New Testament, Jesus often relied on the hospitality of others for lodging during His ministry. In Luke 9:58, Jesus states, "Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head." This highlights the itinerant nature of His mission and the sacrifices involved in His earthly ministry. 2. Spiritual Implications: The idea of lodging also carries spiritual implications, particularly in the context of abiding in Christ. In John 15:4, Jesus instructs His disciples, "Remain in Me, and I will remain in you." This call to remain or lodge in Christ signifies a deep, ongoing relationship with Him, contrasting with the temporary nature of physical lodgings. Cultural and Historical Context In ancient Near Eastern culture, providing lodging was a significant aspect of hospitality, a highly valued virtue. Travelers often depended on the kindness of strangers for shelter, as inns were rare and sometimes unsafe. The biblical mandate to care for the sojourner (Leviticus 19:34) reflects this cultural norm and underscores the moral responsibility to offer refuge and protection. Theological Significance Theologically, the concept of a lodge can be seen as a metaphor for the human condition and the believer's journey. Just as a lodge is a temporary dwelling, so is life on earth for the believer, who looks forward to an eternal home with God. Hebrews 11:13-16 speaks of the patriarchs as "strangers and exiles on the earth," longing for a better country, a heavenly one. This perspective encourages believers to view their earthly existence as transient, with a focus on eternal realities. In summary, the biblical concept of a lodge encompasses themes of hospitality, transience, judgment, and spiritual abiding. It serves as a reminder of the temporary nature of earthly life and the eternal hope found in a relationship with God. ATS Bible Dictionary LodgeSee GARDEN. Easton's Bible Dictionary A shed for a watchman in a garden (Isaiah 1:8). The Hebrew name melunah is rendered "cottage" (q.v.) in Isaiah 24:20. It also denotes a hammock or hanging-bed. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) A shelter in which one may rest; as: (a) A shed; a rude cabin; a hut; as, an Indian's lodge.2. (n.) A small dwelling house, as for a gamekeeper or gatekeeper of an estate. 3. (n.) A den or cave. 4. (n.) The meeting room of an association; hence, the regularly constituted body of members which meets there; as, a masonic lodge. 5. (n.) The chamber of an abbot, prior, or head of a college. 6. (n.) The space at the mouth of a level next the shaft, widened to permit wagons to pass, or ore to be deposited for hoisting; -- called also platt. 7. (n.) A collection of objects lodged together. 8. (n.) A family of North American Indians, or the persons who usually occupy an Indian lodge, -- as a unit of enumeration, reckoned from four to six persons; as, the tribe consists of about two hundred lodges, that is, of about a thousand individuals. 9. (v. i.) To rest or remain a lodge house, or other shelter; to rest; to stay; to abide; esp., to sleep at night; as, to lodge in York Street. 10. (v. i.) To fall or lie down, as grass or grain, when overgrown or beaten down by the wind. 11. (v. i.) To come to a rest; to stop and remain; as, the bullet lodged in the bark of a tree. 12. (n.) To give shelter or rest to; especially, to furnish a sleeping place for; to harbor; to shelter; hence, to receive; to hold. 13. (n.) To drive to shelter; to track to covert. 14. (n.) To deposit for keeping or preservation; as, the men lodged their arms in the arsenal. 15. (n.) To cause to stop or rest in; to implant. 16. (n.) To lay down; to prostrate. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia LODGEloj (lin; kataskenoo, etc.): To stay or dwell, temporarily, as for the night (Genesis 32:13, 21 Numbers 22:8 Joshua 2:1 the King James Version; Joshua 4:3 Luke 13:19 Matthew 21:17, aulizomai), or permanently (Ruth 1:16). In Isaiah 1:8, "a lodge (melunah) in a garden of cucumbers," the meaning is "hut," "cottage." "Evil thoughts" are said to "lodge" in the wicked (Jeremiah 4:14). Greek 835. aulizomai -- to lodge in the open, to lodge ... to lodge in the open, to lodge. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aulizomai Phonetic Spelling: (ow-lid'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I lodge, pass the night ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/835.htm - 6k 3579. xenizo -- to receive as a guest, to surprise 2647. kataluo -- to destroy, overthrow 3580. xenodocheo -- to entertain strangers 2681. kataskenoo -- to pitch one's tent, encamp, dwell 3921. pareisduo -- to settle in alongside 2646. kataluma -- a lodging place Strong's Hebrew 4412. melunah -- a lodge, hut... 4411, 4412. melunah. 4413 . a lodge, hut. Transliteration: melunah Phonetic Spelling: (mel-oo-naw') Short Definition: shack. ... cottage, lodge. ... /hebrew/4412.htm - 6k 3885a. lun -- to lodge, pass the night, abide 3885. luwn -- to lodge, pass the night, abide 7901. shakab -- to lie down 7725. shub -- to turn back, return 956. buth -- pass the night 4411. malon -- a lodging place, inn, khan Library Come, My Beloved, Let us Go Forth into the Field; Let us Lodge in ... 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