Cabins

Cabins

only in Jeremiah 37:16 (RSV, "cells"), arched vaults or recesses off a passage or room; cells for the closer confinement of prisoners.

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M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

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Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Cabins". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .
Cabins

Vaulted cells.

When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the CABINS, and Jeremiah had remained there many days; then Zedekiah the king sent, and took him out: and the king asked him secretly in his house, and said, Is there any word from the LORD? ( Jeremiah 37:16-17 )

Source: A King James Dictionary. (Used with permission. Copyright © Philip P. Kapusta)

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"Entry for 'Cabins'". A King James Dictionary.