In biblical contexts, the term "ledge" is not frequently encountered, but it holds significance in the architectural descriptions found within the Scriptures, particularly in the context of the construction of the Temple and other structures. A ledge typically refers to a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, which can serve various functional and decorative purposes.

Biblical References:

1. Ezekiel's Temple Vision:
The most notable mention of a ledge in the Bible is found in the book of Ezekiel, where the prophet describes his vision of a future temple. In Ezekiel 41:6, the Berean Standard Bible states: "The side chambers were in three accounts, one above another, thirty in each account. There were ledges all around the wall of the temple to serve as supports for the side chambers, so that the supports would not be inserted into the wall of the temple." Here, the ledges are described as structural elements that support the side chambers of the temple, ensuring that the integrity of the temple walls is maintained without direct insertion of supports into the walls themselves.

2. Symbolism and Function:
The ledges in Ezekiel's vision can be seen as symbolic of God's provision and order. They represent the careful planning and divine architecture that characterizes the temple, a place of worship and communion with God. The ledges provide necessary support, reflecting the idea that God's design is both functional and beautiful, ensuring stability and harmony within His sacred space.

3. Architectural Significance:
In ancient Near Eastern architecture, ledges were often used to create space for additional structures or to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a building. In the context of the temple, the ledges allowed for the construction of additional chambers without compromising the main structure. This practical application underscores the wisdom and foresight inherent in God's instructions for building His dwelling place among His people.

Theological Implications:

The use of ledges in the temple's construction can be seen as a metaphor for the support and foundation that God provides for His people. Just as the ledges support the chambers without burdening the temple walls, God's presence and guidance offer stability and strength to believers, allowing them to grow and flourish in their faith without being overwhelmed by the weight of the world.

Furthermore, the detailed description of the temple, including the ledges, highlights the importance of obedience to God's instructions. The precise measurements and architectural features serve as a reminder of the order and holiness that God desires in His relationship with humanity. The ledges, though seemingly minor, play a crucial role in the overall design, illustrating that every aspect of God's plan has purpose and significance.

In summary, while the term "ledge" may appear infrequently in the Bible, its presence in the description of Ezekiel's temple offers rich insights into the architectural, symbolic, and theological dimensions of God's dwelling place.1. (n.) A shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery.

2. (n.) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks.

3. (n.) A layer or stratum.

4. (n.) A lode; a limited mass of rock bearing valuable mineral.

5. (n.) A piece of timber to support the deck, placed between beams.

LEDGE

lej (shalabh): The word in the sense of side-projection is used in 1 Kings 7:28, 29 in connection with the bases of Solomon's Molten Sea (see SEA, THE MOLTEN); in 7:35, 36, where the King James Version uses the same word, the Revised Version (British and American) has "stay" (yadh, literally, "hand"). The Revised Version (British and American) likewise has "ledge" (round) for the King James Version "compass" (karkobh) in the description of the altar in Exodus 27:5; Exodus 38:4 (see ALTAR), and the American Standard Revised Version substitutes "ledge" for "settle" (`azarah) in Ezekiel 43:14, 17, 20; Ezekiel 45:19.

See TEMPLE.

4694. spilas -- a ledge of rock (over which the sea dashes), ie a ...
... a ledge of rock (over which the sea dashes), ie a reef. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: spilas Phonetic Spelling: (spee-las') Short Definition ...
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1921. epiginosko -- to know exactly, to recognize
... ginosko; to know upon some mark, ie Recognize; by implication, to become fully
acquainted with, to acknowledge -- (ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive ...
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1097. ginosko -- to come to know, recognize, perceive
... applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly
expressed) -- allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be ...
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4073. petra -- a (large mass of) rock
... mass of) rock. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: petra Phonetic Spelling:
(pet'-ra) Short Definition: rock Definition: a rock, ledge, cliff, cave ...
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1492. eido -- be aware, behold, consider, perceive
... literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know --
be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on ...
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4052. migraah -- a recess, ledge
... a recess, ledge. Transliteration: migraah Phonetic Spelling: (mig-raw-aw') Short
Definition: offsets. ... From gara'; a ledge or offset -- narrowed rest. ...
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7948. shelabbim -- joining pieces (of stands)
... ledge. From shalab; a spacer or raised interval, ie The stile in a frame or panel --
ledge. see HEBREW shalab. 7947, 7948. shelabbim. 7949 . Strong's Numbers
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3749. karkob -- border, rim (of an altar)
... 3748, 3749. karkob. 3750 . border, rim (of an altar). Transliteration:
karkob Phonetic Spelling: (kar-kobe') Short Definition: ledge. ...
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5835. azarah -- probably enclosure
... 5834, 5835. azarah. 5836 . probably enclosure. Transliteration: azarah
Phonetic Spelling: (az-aw-raw') Short Definition: ledge. ...
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1847. daath -- knowledge
... cunning, ignorantly, knowledge, unawares wittingly. From yada'; knowledge -- cunning,
(ig-)norantly, know(-ledge), (un-)awares (wittingly). see HEBREW yada'. ...
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3027. yad -- hand
... creditor, custody, debt, dominion, X enough, + fellowship, force, X from,
hand(-staves, -y work), X he, himself, X in, labour, + large, ledge, (left-)handed ...
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862. attuwq -- a gallery, porch
... gallery Or mattiyq {at-teek'}; from nathaq in the sense of decreasing; a ledge or
offset in a building -- gallery. see HEBREW nathaq. 861, 862. attuwq. 862a ...
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Palm Branches.
... A few moments, and the path mounts again, it climbs a rugged ascent, it reaches
a ledge of smooth rock, and in an instant the whole city bursts into view. ...
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The Margin of the Nile
... quarry opposite him. He was astonished to see at the ledge, just below, a
great water-cart with three humped oxen attached. The water ...
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Lessons from Nature
... in the tall sombre pine, the silent storks are building their nests; on the lofty
crags, virgin as yet to human foot, the chamois leaps from ledge to ledge ...
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Andromeda
... Under a crag of the stone, where a ledge sloped down to the water; There they set
Andromeden, most beautiful, shaped like a goddess, Lifting her long white ...
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The First Day in Passion-Week - Palm-Sunday - the Royal Entry into ...
... A few moments and the path mounts again, it climbs a rugged ascent, it reaches a
ledge of smooth rock, and in an instance the whole City bursts into view. ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter i the first day.htm

The Ecstasy of Saint Monnica
... The attitude of the characters, majestically seated, instead of leaning on the
window-ledge, has, in Scheffer's picture, I know not what touch of stiffness, of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bertrand/saint augustin/ii the ecstasy of saint.htm

Canaan
... But he leaped lightly down the ledge, crossed the belt of rubble, talus and desert
sand, and entered the now well-marked wagon road between the dark green ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xii canaan.htm

Chapter viii
... occurring to us is the possibility of a window high under the eaves, but the eaves
projecting rather far so that a bit of ground, perhaps a nearby ledge of the ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter viii.htm

The Annunciation
... kitchen. Three steps, not level but sloping, led up to it, for the floor
of this part of the house rested on a raised ledge of rock. ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/viii the annunciation.htm

The Purification of Mary
... today. The Blessed Virgin was generally alone in her room with the Child,
who lay on a rug on a low ledge projecting from the wall. ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/xvi the purification of mary.htm

Ledge (7 Occurrences)
... beams. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. LEDGE. lej (shalabh ... 19. See TEMPLE.
Multi-Version Concordance Ledge (7 Occurrences). Exodus 27 ...
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Grating (6 Occurrences)
... Its position is well defined: "Thou shalt put it under the ledge round the altar
beneath, that the net may reach halfway up the altar" (Exodus 27:5; compare ...
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Grate (6 Occurrences)
... Its position is well defined: "Thou shalt put it under the ledge round the altar
beneath, that the net may reach halfway up the altar" (Exodus 27:5; compare ...
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Lesser (7 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 43:14 From the bottom on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits,
and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser ledge to the greater ledge...
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Larger (23 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 43:14 From the bottom on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits,
and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser ledge to the greater ledge...
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Bottom (33 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 43:14 From the bottom on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits,
and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser ledge to the greater ledge...
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Shelf (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A flat tablet or ledge of any material set
horizontally at a distance from the floor, to hold objects of use or ornament. ...
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Rim (18 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 43:17 The ledge shall be fourteen cubits long by fourteen broad in the four
sides of it; and the border about it shall be half a cubit; and its bottom ...
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Beneath (73 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Exodus 27:5 You shall put it under the ledge
around the altar beneath, that the net may reach halfway up the altar. ...
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Cubit (51 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 43:14 From the bottom on the ground to the lower ledge shall be two cubits,
and the breadth one cubit; and from the lesser ledge to the greater ledge...
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