Bolt
/BOHLT/
Summary
A fastening device for doors and gates, and figuratively for divine judgment portrayed as lightning or fiery destruction.
☩Door Fastenings
Ancient Hebrews used bolts of wood or iron to secure doors of houses, city gates, and prisons. Some bolts were pushed back from within, while others could be unfastened from outside using a key, as in the case of Ehud's escape after killing Eglon.
Key verses:2 Samuel 13:17-18Song of Solomon 5:5Nehemiah 3:3Judges 3:23
☩Fiery Bolts
Habakkuk speaks of 'fiery bolts' going before God as He advances in judgment. This poetic imagery represents divine power manifested in lightning or pestilence accompanying God's presence.
Key verses:Habakkuk 3:5Isaiah 45:2