Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Therefore thy gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought.

Bible References

Thy gates

Nehemiah 13:19
When shadows began to fall on the gates of Jerusalem just before the Sabbath, I gave orders that the gates be closed and not opened until after the Sabbath. I posted some of my men at the gates, so that no goods could enter during the Sabbath day.
Revelation 21:25
Each day its gates will never close because it will never be night there.

General references

Isaiah 25:3
Therefore, a strong people will honor You.
The cities of violent nations will fear You.
Isaiah 61:5
Strangers will stand and feed your flocks,
and foreigners will be your plowmen and vinedressers.
Ezekiel 48:31
there will be three gates facing north, the gates of the city being named for the tribes of Israel: one, the gate of Reuben; one, the gate of Judah; and one, the gate of Levi.

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