Definition: The Hebrew word for "shutter" refers to a device used to close or seal an opening in a container, such as a window or door. It can refer to a wooden shutter that seals or closes a window in traditional Western architecture; it also refers to an animal's small nose that is sealed shut at the end of its life. The Hebrew word "shutter" appears throughout the Bible, including in Psalms, Numbers, and Proverbs, where it serves as a symbol for God's purposeful control over creation.
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