Limit
TextsWhat is the meaning of Limit in the Bible?
The Hebrew term gibul, translated as limit, designates the boundary of the holy mountain in Ezekiel 43:12. Related verbal forms appear in Psalm 78:41 and Hebrews 4:7.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this term clarifies how biblical authors conceptualized the physical and spiritual boundaries of sacred spaces and divine instructions.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Limit functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Limit in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Limit clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezekiel 43:12Psalm 78:41Hebrews 4:7
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Limit." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/limit/