Lintel (1.) Hebrews mashkoph, a projecting cover (Exodus 12:22, 23; ver. 7, "upper door post, " but R.V. "lintel"); the head-piece of a door, which the Israelites were commanded to Mark with the blood of the paschal lamb. (2.) Hebrews kaphtar. Amos 9:1; Zephaniah 2:14 (R.V. correctly "chapiters, " as in A.V. marg.). Easton's Bible Dictionary