Squared
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The term "squared" does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, the concept of squaring or geometric shapes, particularly squares, can be inferred from various biblical descriptions, especially in the context of construction and design. In biblical times, squares were often associated with perfection, stability, and order, reflecting God's nature and His creation.

Biblical References and Symbolism

1. The Tabernacle and the Temple: The use of squared measurements is evident in the construction of sacred spaces. In Exodus, God provides Moses with precise instructions for building the Tabernacle, which includes elements that are square in shape. For instance, the altar of burnt offering is described as being square: "You are to make the altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide—the altar is to be square—and three cubits high" (Exodus 27:1). This use of square dimensions signifies the perfection and holiness required in the worship of God.

2. The New Jerusalem: In the Book of Revelation, the New Jerusalem is described with a focus on its geometric perfection. The city is laid out as a square, emphasizing its divine origin and the perfection of God's eternal kingdom: "The city lies foursquare, with its length the same as its width. And he measured the city with the rod: 12,000 stadia. Its length and width and height are equal" (Revelation 21:16). This imagery underscores the completeness and symmetry of God's ultimate plan for His people.

3. Symbolic Meaning: In biblical symbolism, the square often represents justice, integrity, and truth. The equal sides of a square can be seen as a metaphor for fairness and balance, qualities that are central to God's character and His expectations for human conduct. The square's stability and unchanging nature reflect the eternal and unchanging nature of God's Word and His promises.

Theological Implications

The use of squared dimensions in biblical architecture and eschatological visions serves as a reminder of God's order and precision. It reflects the divine nature of God's instructions and the importance of adhering to His commands with exactness. The square, as a symbol of perfection, calls believers to strive for holiness and righteousness in their lives, aligning themselves with God's perfect will.

Practical Applications

For believers, the concept of being "squared" can be applied to living a life that is balanced and aligned with biblical principles. Just as a square has equal sides, Christians are called to exhibit consistency in their faith, actions, and relationships. This involves living a life of integrity, where one's beliefs and actions are in harmony, reflecting the order and stability that God desires for His people.

In summary, while the term "squared" is not directly mentioned in the Bible, its implications are woven throughout the scriptural narrative, symbolizing God's perfection, justice, and the call for His people to live in accordance with His divine order.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Square.
Greek
498. antitasso -- to range in battle against, to set oneself ...
... attack of). 498 (from 473 , "opposite to, against" and 5021 , ", order") --
properly, "squared off" (opposite to); and . 498 ("to ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/498.htm - 8k
Strong's Hebrew
7251. raba -- to square
... Definition: square. Word Origin denominative verb from arba Definition to square
NASB Word Usage square (11), squared (1). foursquared. A ...
/hebrew/7251.htm - 6k
Library

From the Twenty-First and Twenty-Second Chapters.
... from the twenty-first and twenty-second chapters. 16. "And the city is placed in
a square."] The city which he says is squared, he says also is resplendent ...
/.../from the twenty-first and twenty-second.htm

The Preface.
... And have we not, nay, choose we not, to have variety of gems, agates, rubies, and
diamonds shining about us, some squared, some angled, each having their own ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/the preface.htm

Of the Opinion of those who do not Believe that in These Primitive ...
... And each of these parts was composed of six days squared; because God finished
His works in six days, that He might rest the seventh. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 12 of the opinion of.htm

Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
... preparation. The stones must be quarried, squared, and fitted for the building
with many a hard knock and cutting of the chisel. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/solomons temple spiritualized.htm

Entire Sanctification
... The living stones of the temple, like those of that at Jerusalem, are hewn, squared,
and cut here, in the church militant, to prepare them to enter into the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/clarke/entire sanctification/entire sanctification.htm

The Old Testament and Modern Science
... without an apology and without a blush"have complacently invented some new line
of exposition by which the phrases of Scripture can be squared into semblable ...
/.../the christian view of the old testament/chapter ii the old testament.htm

Our Father in Heaven
... Holy Scripture is too wisely written, and too awful a matter, to be trifled with
in that way, and cut and squared to suit our own fancies, and explained away ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xiv our father in.htm

Concerning Persecution
... cross from us. Those stones which are cut out for a building are first under
the saw and hammer to be hewed and squared. The godly ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/21 concerning persecution.htm

Attitude as to Church-Fellowship.
... ATTITUDE AS TO CHURCH-FELLOWSHIP. 95. Refusing to Join in with General Synod."The
practise of the Tennessee Synod squared with her doctrinal position. ...
/.../bente/american lutheranism/attitude as to church-fellowship.htm

Here Beginneth the History of Noah
... I shall destroy them with the earth, id est [that is], with the fertility of the
earth. Make to thee an ark of tree, hewn, polished, and squared. ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/here beginneth the history of.htm

Thesaurus
Squared (6 Occurrences)
...Squared (6 Occurrences). ... 1 Kings 6:36 And the inner space was walled with three
lines of squared stones and a line of cedar-wood boards. (BBE). ...
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Lines (42 Occurrences)
... See NIV). 1 Kings 6:36 And the inner space was walled with three lines of
squared stones and a line of cedar-wood boards. (BBE). 1 ...
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Cedar-wood (22 Occurrences)
... (BBE DBY). 1 Kings 6:36 And the inner space was walled with three lines
of squared stones and a line of cedar-wood boards. (BBE). ...
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Walled (63 Occurrences)
... See NIV). 1 Kings 6:36 And the inner space was walled with three lines of
squared stones and a line of cedar-wood boards. (BBE). 1 ...
/w/walled.htm - 25k

Boards (50 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). 1 Kings 6:36 And the inner space was
walled with three lines of squared stones and a line of cedar-wood boards. (BBE) ...
/b/boards.htm - 21k

Squares (25 Occurrences)

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Square (94 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 7:12 The great outer square all round was walled with three lines of squared
stones and a line of cedar-wood boards, round about the open square inside ...
/s/square.htm - 39k

Jambs (19 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 41:21 As for the temple, the door-posts were squared; and as for the face
of the sanctuary, the appearance thereof was as the appearance of the temple. ...
/j/jambs.htm - 11k

Gopher (1 Occurrence)
... render this word by "squared beams," and the Vulgate by "planed wood." Other versions
have rendered it "pine" and "cedar;" but the weight of authority is in ...
/g/gopher.htm - 9k

Timber (32 Occurrences)
... 7. (n.) A single piece or squared stick of wood intended for building, or already
framed; collectively, the larger pieces or sticks of wood, forming the ...
/t/timber.htm - 18k

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Concordance
Squared (6 Occurrences)

1 Kings 5:17
By the king's orders great stones, stones of high price, were cut out, so that the base of the house might be made of squared stone.
(BBE)

1 Kings 6:7
(And the stones used in the building of the house were squared at the place where they were cut out; there was no sound of hammer or axe or any iron instrument while they were building the house.)
(BBE)

1 Kings 6:36
And the inner space was walled with three lines of squared stones and a line of cedar-wood boards.
(BBE)

1 Kings 7:5
And all the doors with their posts were square in the frame; and light was over against light in three ranks.
(See NAS)

1 Kings 7:12
The great outer square all round was walled with three lines of squared stones and a line of cedar-wood boards, round about the open square inside the house of the Lord and the covered room of the king's house.
(BBE)

Ezekiel 41:21
As for the temple, the door posts were squared; and as for the face of the sanctuary, the appearance of it was as the appearance of the temple.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)

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