Easton's Bible Dictionary A rent or opening in a wall (Ezek. 13:5; Comp. Amos 4:3). The false prophets did not stand in the gap (Ezek. 22: 30), i.e., they did nothing to stop the outbreak of wickedness. Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) An opening in anything made by breaking or parting; as, a gap in a fence; an opening for a passage or entrance; an opening which implies a breach or defect; a vacant space or time; a hiatus; a mountain pass. 2. (v. t.) To notch, as a sword or knife. 3. (v. t.) To make an opening in; to breach. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia GAP The translation of perets, "a breach" (Ezekiel 13:5, "Ye have not gone up into the gaps," the Revised Version, margin "breaches"; Ezekiel 22:30, "I sought for a man among them, that should build up the wall, and stand in the gap before me for the land"). Said of prophets who failed to stand up for the right and to strengthen and preserve the people.

Multi-Version Concordance Gap (4 Occurrences) Judges 21:15 The people grieved for Benjamin, because that Yahweh had made a breach in the tribes of Israel. (See NIV) 1 Kings 11:27 This was the reason why he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breach of the city of David his father. (See NIV) Nehemiah 6:1 Now it happened, when it was reported to Sanballat and Tobiah, and to Geshem the Arabian, and to the rest of our enemies, that I had built the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though even to that time I had not set up the doors in the gates;) (See NIV) Ezekiel 22:30 I sought for a man among them, who should build up the wall, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found none. (WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS NIV)