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    Door (Thura)

    θύρα (thura)

    An entrance and barrier — the point of access, opportunity, and exclusive passage.

    Greek
    Strong's G2374
    Pronunciation: THOO-rah
    Quick Answer

    Thura is the Greek word for door, used literally and metaphorically. Jesus declared Himself 'the door' — the exclusive point of access to God, salvation, and abundant life.

    "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture." — John 10:9 (KJV)

    Key Verses

    John 10:9

    “I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”
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    Revelation 3:20

    “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him.”
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    Acts 14:27

    “He had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.”
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    Strong's Concordance

    Strong's G2374 — Door (Thura) (θύρα (thura))

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    Etymology and Original Meaning

    Thura means 'door' or 'gate' — the opening that provides access to a space. A door simultaneously invites and restricts: it opens for those welcome and closes against those excluded. In the ancient world, doors represented opportunity, access, authority, and transition. Controlling the door meant controlling who entered.

    Jesus as the Door

    Jesus declared, 'I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved' (John 10:9). In the shepherd-sheep metaphor, the door is the legitimate point of entry to the sheepfold. Those who enter through Christ find salvation, freedom ('go in and out'), and provision ('find pasture'). Those who bypass Him are thieves. Christ is the exclusive, legitimate point of access to God.

    The Knocking Christ

    Revelation 3:20 pictures Christ standing at the door and knocking — not forcing entry but requesting it. The door handle is on the inside; the occupant must choose to open. This is one of Scripture's most tender images: the sovereign Lord of the universe, standing patiently outside a human heart, asking to be invited in. His entrance brings fellowship — 'I will sup with him, and he with me.'

    Open Doors of Opportunity

    Paul spoke of 'doors' of ministry opportunity: 'A great door and effectual is opened unto me' (1 Corinthians 16:9). God 'opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles' (Acts 14:27). The door metaphor captures divine sovereignty — God opens doors no one can shut and shuts doors no one can open (Revelation 3:7). Believers walk through doors God prepares, trusting His timing and direction.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does door mean in the Bible?

    Door (thura) represents access, opportunity, and exclusive passage. Jesus called Himself 'the door' (John 10:9) — the only legitimate point of access to salvation, God, and abundant life.

    What does 'I stand at the door and knock' mean?

    In Revelation 3:20, Christ pictures Himself outside a human heart, requesting entry — not forcing it. Opening the door to Him brings fellowship and communion. It is an invitation, not a demand.

    Which Bible verse uses the word "Door (Thura)"?

    John 10:9 — "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture" (KJV). It also appears in Revelation 3:20, Acts 14:27.

    Why does the Greek word behind "Door (Thura)" matter?

    Thura means 'door' or 'gate' — the opening that provides access to a space. English uses one word, "Door (Thura)", where the Greek θύρα (thura) carries the fuller sense: an entrance and barrier — the point of access, opportunity, and exclusive passage.

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