Steps which provide access to upper levels, usually of buildings. The term is also used figuratively as a means of ascent from earth to heaven.

1 Kings 6:8

Stairways relating to places of worship

In Solomon's temple

Nehemiah 9:4

Used by the Levites

Ezekiel 40:49

See also

In Ezekiel's vision of the new temple

Ezekiel 40:6,22,26,31,34,37,49; 41:7; 43:17
Exodus 20:26

Steps forbidden for the altar

1 Kings 10:19-20

Stairways relating to royalty

See also

2 Kings 9:13; 20:11

pp 2Ch 9:18-19

pp Isa 38:8

Nehemiah 3:15

Stairways in city walls and fortresses

See also

Nehemiah 3:19; 12:37
Acts 21:35,40
Acts 9:39

Stairways in houses

See also

For access to upper floors and basements

2 Samuel 18:33
1 Kings 17:19
Acts 1:13; 9:37; 10:20; 20:8,11
Genesis 28:12

Figurative use of stairways

See also

John 1:51

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