en_tw/bible/other/watchtower.md

# watchtower, tower #

## Definition: ##

The term "watchtower" refers to a tall structure built as a place from which guards could look out for any danger. These towers were often made of stone.

* Landowners sometimes built watchtowers from which they could guard their crops and protect them from being stolen.
* The towers often included rooms where the watchmen or family lived, so that they could guard the crops day and night.
* Watchtowers for cities were built higher than the city walls so that watchmen could see if any enemies were coming to attack the city.
* The term "watchtower" is also used as a symbol of protection from enemies. (See: [Metaphor](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor))

(See also: [adversary](../other/adversary.md), [watch](../other/watch.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 27:25-27](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/27/25)
* [Ezekiel 26:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/26/03)
* [Mark 12:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/12/01)
* [Matthew 21:33-34](rc://en/tn/help/mat/21/33)
* [Psalm 062:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/psa/62/01)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's:
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			`The term "watchtower" refers to a tall structure built as a place from which guards could look out for any danger. These towers were often made of stone.`

			`* Landowners sometimes built watchtowers from which they could guard their crops and protect them from being stolen.`
			`* The towers often included rooms where the watchmen or family lived, so that they could guard the crops day and night.`
			`* Watchtowers for cities were built higher than the city walls so that watchmen could see if any enemies were coming to attack the city.`
Update Links to RC format 2017-06-29 21:38:46 +00:00			`* The term "watchtower" is also used as a symbol of protection from enemies. (See: [Metaphor](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor))`
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			`## Bible References: ##`

Update Links to RC format 2017-06-29 21:38:46 +00:00			`* [1 Chronicles 27:25-27](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/27/25)`
			`* [Ezekiel 26:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/26/03)`
			`* [Mark 12:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/12/01)`
			`* [Matthew 21:33-34](rc://en/tn/help/mat/21/33)`
			`* [Psalm 062:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/psa/62/01)`
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			`## Word Data:##`

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