The term "rostrum" does not appear directly in the Bible; however, the concept and function of a rostrum can be related to various biblical contexts. A rostrum, traditionally understood as a platform or stage used for public speaking, can be associated with several instances in the Scriptures where individuals addressed assemblies or delivered important messages.

Biblical Contexts and Examples:

1. Ezra's Platform:
In the book of Nehemiah, Ezra the scribe is described as standing on a wooden platform to read the Law to the people of Israel. Nehemiah 8:4 states, "Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for the occasion." This platform served a similar purpose to a rostrum, elevating Ezra so that he could be seen and heard by the assembly, emphasizing the importance of the public proclamation of God's Word.

2. Jesus' Sermons:
While the Gospels do not mention a physical rostrum, Jesus often spoke to large crowds in settings that naturally amplified His voice, such as hillsides or boats. For instance, in Matthew 5:1-2 , it is recorded, "When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him, and He began to teach them." The natural elevation of the mountain served a similar function to a rostrum, allowing His teachings to reach many.

3. Paul's Addresses:
The Apostle Paul frequently addressed gatherings in various settings, sometimes using elevated positions to speak. In Acts 17:22 , Paul stands in the midst of the Areopagus in Athens to deliver his famous sermon: "Then Paul stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: 'Men of Athens, I see that in every way you are very religious.'" While not a constructed rostrum, the Areopagus provided a prominent place for public discourse.

4. Old Testament Prophets:
Prophets in the Old Testament often delivered messages to the people of Israel, sometimes in public settings that required them to be seen and heard by many. Although specific platforms are not mentioned, the role of the prophet as a public speaker aligns with the function of a rostrum. For example, Jeremiah was commanded to speak to the people in the temple courts (Jeremiah 7:2): "Stand in the gate of the house of the LORD and proclaim this message: 'Hear the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah who enter through these gates to worship the LORD.'"

Symbolic and Spiritual Implications:

The use of a rostrum or elevated platform in biblical times underscores the significance of the spoken word in conveying divine messages. It highlights the authority and responsibility of those chosen to communicate God's will to His people. The physical elevation of a speaker can symbolize the elevation of God's Word above human discourse, emphasizing its importance and the need for attentive listening.

In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly mention a "rostrum," the concept is present in various forms throughout Scripture, serving as a tool for the proclamation of God's truth and the edification of His people.1. (n.) A stage or elevated platform for public speaking; the platform in the forum where orations, pleadings, funeral harangues, etc., were delivered; -- so called because after the Latin war, it was adorned with the beaks of captured vessels; later, applied also to other platforms erected in Rome for the use of public orators.

2. (n.) The beak or head of a ship.

3. (n.) Hence, a stage for public speaking; the pulpit or platform occupied by an orator or public speaker.

4. (n.) Any beaklike prolongation, esp. of the head of an animal, as the beak of birds.

5. (n.) The beak, or sucking mouth parts, of Hemiptera.

6. (n.) The snout of a gastropod mollusk.

7. (n.) The anterior, often spine like, prolongation of the carapace of a crustacean, as in the lobster and the prawn.

8. (n.) Same as Rostellum.

9. (n.) The pipe to convey the distilling liquor into its receiver in the common alembic.

10. (n.) A pair of forceps of various kinds, having a beaklike form.

968. bema -- a step, raised place, by impl. a tribunal
... place, by impl. a tribunal NASB Word Usage ground (1), judgment seat (7),
rostrum (1), tribunal (3). judgment seat, throne. From the ...
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... Also (in plural) feminine migdalah {mig-daw- law'}; from gadal; a tower (from its
size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of ...
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Hymns for the Use of the People Called Methodists
... Inside, the chapel had a deep gallery, and a lofty rostrum. ... Attempts to read
the one plain tablet at the side of the rostrum always failed. ...
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The Fulfilment
... began to move with the motion of the lamp; the music of the meeting coins became
regular; he caught the note, and mounting, with a bound, the rostrum that had ...
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The Conflict.
... materialists say, "We deal only with facts." "We never speculate." The Buddhists,
and the unbelievers who figure so boastingly upon the rostrum in modern times ...
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Christians Proved Innocent by their Contempt of Death.
... But would that even now some one would mount a lofty rostrum, and shout with a loud
voice; [1943] "Be ashamed, be ashamed, ye who charge the guiltless with ...
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Introduction
... so naturally to Justin's mind in the First Apology, [635] or makes him say in the
Second, "Would that even now someone would mount on a lofty rostrum and cry ...
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Of the Sibyl.
... retires into the inmost chamber of the basilica, which is still a part of the one
stone; and sitting in the middle of the chamber on a high rostrum and throne ...
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The Master's Profession --The Disciple's Pursuit
... He wanted no toga or rostrum, nor did he need a preconcerted arrangement of the
assembly to lend grace to his discourses when he made known the word of God to ...
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Of the Civil War Between Marius and Sylla.
... triumphed, and returned from exile, besides the butcheries everywhere perpetrated,
the head of the consul Octavius was exposed on the rostrum; C??sar and ...
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Of the Errors of Certain Philosophers, and of the Sun and Moon.
... Footnotes: [463] That is, philosophers of less repute and fame. [464] Cicero speaks
of Tuditanus as scattering money from the rostrum among the people. ...
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Introduction
... Why should he not be allowed to bring paper and pencil, and, ensconced in a pew
commanding full view of the rostrum, write down the thing that is true about ...
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Rostrum (1 Occurrence)
... alembic. 10. (n.) A pair of forceps of various kinds, having a beaklike form.
Multi-Version Concordance Rostrum (1 Occurrence). Acts ...
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Rot (15 Occurrences)

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Rosin

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Snout (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (n.) The nozzle of a pipe, hose, etc. 4. (n.) The anterior prolongation
of the head of a gastropod; -- called also rostrum. 5 ...
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