Definition and Context:
The term "plat" in biblical contexts generally refers to a plot of land or a piece of ground. It is an archaic term that appears in older translations of the Bible and is used to describe a specific area of land, often in the context of inheritance, agriculture, or construction. In modern translations, the term is often replaced with "plot" or "parcel."

Biblical References:
While the specific term "plat" may not appear in the Berean Standard Bible , the concept is present in various passages that discuss land and its uses. The Bible frequently addresses the division and allocation of land, particularly in the context of the Promised Land given to the Israelites.

1. Inheritance and Division of Land:
The division of land among the tribes of Israel is a significant theme in the Old Testament. In the Book of Joshua, the land is apportioned among the tribes, with specific plots designated for each family. This division underscores the importance of land as a divine gift and a means of sustenance and identity for the Israelites.

· Joshua 18:10 : "Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh in the presence of the LORD, and there he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions."

2. Agricultural Use:
The Bible often references the use of land for agricultural purposes, emphasizing the importance of cultivating and caring for the land as a means of providing for one's family and community. The concept of a "plat" of land is inherent in these discussions, as each family would have its own designated area for farming.

· Proverbs 24:30-31 : "I went past the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. Thorns had grown up everywhere, the ground was covered with weeds, and the stone wall was broken down."

3. Construction and Development:
The use of land for building and development is another context in which the concept of a "plat" is relevant. The Bible includes numerous accounts of cities being built, walls being constructed, and land being developed for various purposes.

· Nehemiah 2:17 : "Then I said to them, 'You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.'"

Theological Significance:
In biblical theology, land holds profound significance as a symbol of God's promise and faithfulness. The allocation and stewardship of land are seen as acts of divine providence, reflecting God's covenant with His people. The concept of a "plat" of land, therefore, is not merely a physical or economic concern but also a spiritual one, representing the fulfillment of God's promises and the responsibilities that come with His blessings.

Cultural and Historical Insights:
In ancient Israel, land was a primary source of wealth and stability. The division and inheritance of land were governed by laws and customs that ensured the equitable distribution among families and tribes. This system was designed to maintain social order and provide for the needs of the community, reflecting the broader biblical principles of justice and stewardship.

Conclusion:
While the term "plat" may not be explicitly used in modern translations like the Berean Standard Bible, the concept it represents is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative. Understanding the significance of land in the Bible provides insight into the historical, cultural, and theological contexts of Scripture, highlighting the enduring importance of land as a divine gift and a testament to God's faithfulness.1. (v. t.) To form by interlaying interweaving; to braid; to plait.

2. (n.) Work done by platting or braiding; a plait.

3. (n.) A small piece or plot of ground laid out with some design, or for a special use; usually, a portion of flat, even ground.

4. (v. t.) To lay out in plats or plots, as ground.

5. (n.) Plain; flat; level.

6. (adv.) Plainly; flatly; downright.

7. (adv.) Flatly; smoothly; evenly.

8. (n.) The flat or broad side of a sword.

9. (n.) A plot; a plan; a design; a diagram; a map; a chart.

4113. plateia -- a wide road, street.
... Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: plateia Phonetic Spelling:
(plat-i'-ah) Short Definition: a street Definition: a street, public square, broad ...
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4115. platuno -- to make broad
... to make broad. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: platuno Phonetic Spelling:
(plat-oo'-no) Short Definition: I enlarge Definition: I enlarge, make broad; met ...
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4114. platos -- breadth
... platos. 4115 . breadth. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: platos Phonetic
Spelling: (plat'-os) Short Definition: breadth Definition: breadth. ...
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4116. platus -- broad, subst. a street
... a street. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: platus Phonetic Spelling:
(plat-oos') Short Definition: broad Definition: broad, wide; subst: a street. ...
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2513. chelqah -- a portion (of ground)
... Short Definition: field. field, ground, parcel, part, piece of land ground,
plat, portion, Feminine of cheleq; properly, smoothness ...
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242. Uzzen Sheerah -- "portion of Sheerah," a place in Palestine
... Uzzen-sherah. From 'azan and She'erah; plat of Sheerah (ie Settled by him);
Uzzen-Sheerah, a place in Palestine -- Uzzen-sherah. see HEBREW 'azan. ...
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The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent.
... le Plat (or Leplat; a very learned and moderate Catholic, d.1810): Concilii Tridentini
Canones et Decreta, juxta exemplar authenticum, Rom?? 1564 editum, cum ...
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Adjectives, 62-65
... Thus - Plat. Ph??do 104 A ho hemisus tou arithmou hapas. Thuc.5.31.2 epi te hemiseia
tes ges. Demosth. ... Hdt.7.46 ho pas anthropinos bios. Plat. ...
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Opinions of Thales and Plato.
... Footnotes: [783] Tim., p. 40, DE. [784] Pseudo-Plat., Epist., ii. p. 312, DE
The meaning is very obscure. [785] Plat., Phoedr., p. 246, E. ...
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Case, 50-61
... Even in classical authors however the so-called genitive absolute is sometimes not
employed with the precision which grammarians might desire, eg -. Plat. ...
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Verbs, 15-33
... b. In Attic the aorist eipa occurs more frequently in the other moods than in the
indicative (eg Plat. ... exaliphenai 1:Chr.29:4. Cp. Plat. Phaedr.258 B. ...
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Nouns, 1-14
... Ex.4:9 tois dusi semeiois toutois. Contrast with the above". Plat. Rep.470 B epi
duoin diaphorain. ... Take for instance -. Plat. Phoedo 91 C hopos me ego... ...
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That the Word "In," in as Many Senses as it Bears, is Understood ...
... synonymous to express unoriginate eternal. cf. Plat., Ph??d. 245 D., arche
de ageneton, with Plat., Tim. 52 A., Touton de houtos ...
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Abbreviations
... Mdt. Shepherd, Mandate. Past. Sim. Shepherd, Similitudes. Past. Vis. Shepherd, Visions.
Plat. Plato Plaut. Plautinus Th Theodotion S. Ign. Ignatius Sim. ...
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Christ Compared with Socrates.
... [1939]. Footnotes: [1937] Plato, Rep., xci[p. 595. [1938] Plat., Tim??us, p. 28,
C. (but "possible," and not "safe," is the word used by Plato). ...
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Conjunctions, 99-111
... Thuc.1.5.2 erotontes ei lestai eisin. Plat. Apol.21 D ereto gar de, ei
tis emou eie sophoteros. Xen. Anab.1.10.5 ebouleueto . . . ...
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Plat (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Plat (1 Occurrence). ... Now therefore take and cast him into
the plat of ground, according to the word of the LORD. (KJV ASV WBS). ...
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Requite (42 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 9:26 Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of
his sons, saith the LORD; and I will requite thee in this plat, saith the LORD. ...
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Plaiting (3 Occurrences)
...plat'-ing, plat'-ing (from the Old French, pleit, which is from the Latin plicatum,
"fold"): An interweaving, a braiding, a knot; an elaborate gathering of the ...
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Plate (34 Occurrences)
... PLATE. plat: A term seemingly not used in the Bible for a dish as it is so commonly
used at present, but always for a tablet or sheet of metal. ...
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Naboth (18 Occurrences)
... of Jezreel (2 Kings 9:25, 26). This small "plat of ground" seems to have
been all he possessed. It was a vineyard, and lay "hard ...
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Line (131 Occurrences)
... 15. (n.) That which has length, but not breadth or thickness. 16. (n.) The exterior
limit of a figure, plat, or territory; boundary; contour; outline. 17. ...
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Green (72 Occurrences)
... the blue. 9. (n.) A grassy plain or plat; a piece of ground covered with
verdant herbage; as, the village green. 10. (n.) Fresh ...
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Thick (129 Occurrences)
... 11. (n.) A thicket; as, gloomy thicks. 12. (adv.) Frequently; fast; quick.
13. (adv.) Closely; as, a plat of ground thick sown. 14. ...
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Platform (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern.
Used also figuratively. 2. (n.) A place laid out after a model. ...
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Plot (53 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A small extent of ground; a plat; as,
a garden plot. 2. (n.) A plantation laid out. 3. (n.) A ...
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