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
As soon as it began to grow dark at the gates of Jerusalem before the Sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut and gave orders that they should not be opened until after the Sabbath. And I stationed some of my servants at the gates, that no load might be brought in on the Sabbath day.
Revelation 21:25
and its gates will never be shut by day--and there will be no night there.

General references

Isaiah 25:3
Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you.
Isaiah 61:5
Strangers shall stand and tend your flocks; foreigners shall be your plowmen and vinedressers;
Ezekiel 48:31
three gates, the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi, the gates of the city being named after the tribes of Israel.

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