Jerusalem in the Bible
Meaning: vision of peace
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While He was together
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem—a Sabbath day’s journey away.
When they had entered Jerusalem, they went to the upstairs room where they were staying. Peter and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James were there.
With the money paid him for his crime he purchased an estate; but swelling up he burst in two, and all his bowels poured out ??19 a fact which became known to all the residents in Jerusalem, so that the estate got the name, in their language, of Akeldamach or The Ground of Blood.
This became known to all the residents of Jerusalem, so that in their own language that field is called Hakeldama (that is, Field of Blood).
There were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation
But Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed to them: “Men of Judah and all you residents of Jerusalem, let me explain this
"Men of Judea and everyone living in Jerusalem! You must understand something, so pay close attention to my words. These men are not drunk as you suppose, for it's only nine o'clock in the morning.
Awe fell on everyone, and many wonders and signs were performed by the apostles [in Jerusalem].
The next day, their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem
And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
saying, “What should we do with these men? For an obvious sign, evident to all who live in Jerusalem, has been done through them, and we cannot deny it!
For [truly] it was both Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, who gathered together in this city [of Jerusalem] against your Holy Servant Jesus
In addition, a large group came together from the towns surrounding Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
“Didn’t we strictly order you not to teach in this name?
Now during the days when the disciples were multiplying in number [in Jerusalem. See verse 7], some Greek-[speaking] Jews began to complain to the Hebrews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution [of food].
So the preaching about God flourished, the number of the disciples in Jerusalem multiplied
Saul agreed with putting him to death.
On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria.
When the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had welcomed God’s message, they sent Peter and John to them.
Then, after they had testified and spoken the message of the Lord, they traveled back to Jerusalem, evangelizing many villages of the Samaritans.
An angel of the Lord spoke to Philip: “Get up and go south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is the desert road.)
So he got up and went. There was an Ethiopian man, a eunuch
and had come to Jerusalem to worship, Was returning, and sitting in his chariot, read the prophet Isaiah.
And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
He lost no time in preaching throughout the synagogues that Jesus was the Son of God ??21 to the amazement of all his hearers, who said, "Is this not the man who in Jerusalem harried those who invoke this Name, the man who came here for the express purpose of carrying them all in chains to the high priests?"
But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.
And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.
And when the brothers [in the Jerusalem church] learned about this, they brought him down to Caesarea and then sent him on to Tarsus, [his home town].
And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:
And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.
And, according as any one of the disciples was being prospered, they each one of them set apart something for ministering, to send unto the brethren, who dwelt in Jerusalem; -
and sent it by the hands of Saul and Barnabas to the presbyters at Jerusalem.
Now about that time King Herod began a persecution of certain people in the [Jerusalem] church. [Note: This man was the grandson of Herod the Great. See Matt. 2:1].
And Herod sought him out earnestly, but not being able to find him, after having examined the guards strictly, he commanded them to be executed. And going down from Jerusalem to Caesarea, took up his abode there.
And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.
And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.
But certain individuals came down from Jerusalem and taught the brothers that "unless you get circumcised after the custom of Moses you cannot be saved."
But after Paul and Barnabas had engaged them in serious argument and debate, the church arranged for Paul and Barnabas and some others of them to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem concerning this controversy.
When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported all that God had done with them.
So, the apostles and elders [of the Jerusalem church] met together to discuss this problem.
This is what they wrote [in the letter]: "[This is] from your brothers, the apostles and elders [of the Jerusalem church]: Greetings to [our] Gentile brothers in Antioch, Syria and Cilicia.
After they [Judas and Silas] had spent some time [there at Antioch], the brothers [in Antioch] sent them away [back to Jerusalem]. A peaceful spirit prevailed [among all of them]. {{Some manuscripts add verse
As they traveled through the towns, they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem for them to observe.
But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
When he reached Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church there; then he went down to Antioch.
When these events were over, Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem. “After I’ve been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well!”
For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, lest he should happen to lose time in Asia; for he hastened, if it were possible for him, against the day of Pentecost, to arrive, in Jerusalem.
And, now, lo! I, bound in my spirit, am journeying unto Jerusalem; the things which therein shall befall me, not knowing, -
And, finding up the disciples, we remained there seven days, and they, unto Paul, began to say, through the Spirit, that he would gain no footing in Jerusalem.
The next day we left and came to Caesarea, where we went to the house of Philip, the evangelist, who had been one of the seven ["deacons" chosen by the Jerusalem church to minister to widows, See Acts 6]. We stayed with him [while there].
and, coming unto us, and taking Paul's girdle, he bound his own feet and hands, and said - Thus, saith the Holy Spirit, the man whose this girdle is, shall the Jews thus bind in Jerusalem, and deliver up into the hands of Gentiles.
And, when we heard these things, both, we, and they of the place began beseeching him, not to go up unto Jerusalem.
Then, answered Paul - What are ye doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For, I, not only to be bound, but to die in Jerusalem, am ready, in behalf of the name of the Lord Jesus.
And when he could not be dissuaded [from going to Jerusalem] we stopped [trying to convince him], saying, "Let the Lord's will be done in the matter."
And, after these days, making ready what we had, we started to go up unto Jerusalem;
Some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us also, bringing with them Mnason from Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we were to live [while in Jerusalem].
Now, when we came to Jerusalem, the brethren, gladly welcomed us.
The next day Paul went with us to visit James [the Lord's half-brother and a leader in the Jerusalem church], with all of the elders [of the Jerusalem church] being present.
What do you think will happen when they hear that you have come [here to Jerusalem]?
When, also, they were seeking to slay him, there was carried up information, unto the captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion: -
"I am a Jew, born in Tarsus, in Cilicia, but raised [here] in this city [i.e., Jerusalem]. [I was] instructed by Gamaliel [i.e., a renowned Jewish rabbi of the time] according to the strictest methods of observing the law of our forefathers. [I was very] eager to serve God, just as all of you are here today.
as, even the High-priest, beareth me witness, and all the Eldership, - from whom, letters also, accepting to the brethren, unto Damascus, was I journeying, to bring them who were there bound unto Jerusalem, that they might be punished.
And it came to pass, when had returned unto Jerusalem, and was praying in the temple, that I came to be in a trance,
and saw him, saying unto me - Haste thee, and go forth speedily out of Jerusalem, inasmuch as they will not accept thy witness concerning me.
But, on the following night, the Lord, standing over him, said - Be of good courage! for, as thou hast fully borne witness of the things concerning me in Jerusalem, so must thou, in Rome also, bear witness.
So, the soldiers took charge of Paul and took him at night to Antipatris [Note: This was a town on the road between Jerusalem and Caesarea] as they were ordered.
Five days later, the high priest Ananias came down [from Jerusalem to Caesarea] with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus [acting as spokesman and counsel]. They presented to the governor their [formal] charges against Paul.
seeing thou art able to ascertain, that there are, not more, than twelve days, since I went up to worship in Jerusalem, -
after several years absence I came to Jerusalem, with contributions for my brethren, and oblations for the temple:
Festus, therefore, having come upon the province, after three days, went up unto Jerusalem from Caesarea;
asking for themselves as a favour against him, that he would send for him unto Jerusalem, - making, an ambush, to kill him on the way.
After staying not more than eight or ten [more] days [there in Jerusalem], Festus went down to Caesarea and the following day he ordered Paul to appear before him as he sat in his court of justice.
And, when he presented himself, the Jews who, from Jerusalem, had come down, stood round about him, many and grievous charges, bringing against him , which they were not able to prove, -
But, Festus, wishing, with the Jews, to gain, favour, answered Paul, and said - Art thou willing, unto Jerusalem, to go up, and, there, concerning these things, be judged before me?
concerning whom, when I happened to be in Jerusalem, the High-priests and the Elders of the Jews laid information, claiming against him a condemnation:
And, I, being at a loss as to the inquiry into these things, was asking - whether he might be minded to go unto Jerusalem, and, there, be judged concerning these things.
And Festus saith - King Agrippa! and all ye men, here present with us: Ye observe this person, concerning whom, one and all the throng of the Jews, have interceded with me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying aloud that he ought not to be living any longer.
My manner of life, then, from my youth, which, from its commencement, was formed among my nation, even in Jerusalem, know all Jews,
I myself too once thought myself oblig'd strenuously to oppose the professors of Jesus the Nazarene, as I actually did at Jerusalem,
which also I did in Jerusalem, yea and, many of the saints, I myself, in prisons, shut up, - the authority, from the High-priests, having received: and, when they were to be put to death, I brought against them my vote;
But - both to them in Damascus, first, and in Jerusalem, unto all the country of Judaea also, and unto the nations, I carried tidings - that they should repent, and turn unto God, and, works worthy of their repentance, should practise.
And it came to pass, after three days, that he called together those who were the chief of the Jews; and, when they came together, he began to say unto them - I, brethren, though I had done nothing against the people, or the customs of our fathers, as a prisoner, out of Jerusalem, was delivered into the hands of the Romans;
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Ananias » Covetous » member of church » Jerusalem
While you owned it, was it not yours? Then after you sold it, did you not [still] have control over [what you did with] the money? Why did you decide in your heart to do such a thing? You [really] have not lied to men, but to God [about this matter]." When Ananias heard these words he fell dead [instantly] and his spirit left his body, [causing] everyone who heard [about it] to be gripped with fear. Then young men wrapped up his body and took him out and buried him. About three hours later Sapphira came in, not knowing what had happened [to her husband]. And Peter said to her, "Tell me, did you sell the land for such and such a price?" She answered, "Yes, we did." Then Peter said to her, "Why did you agree together [with your husband] to put the Holy Spirit of the Lord to the test? Look, the ones who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out [to bury you, too]." And instantly she fell dead right in front of him, and her spirit left her body. [Just then the] young men came in and found her dead. They carried her out and buried her with her husband. So, the whole church and everyone else who heard about these things were filled with great fear.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Jerusalem
Eber » A benjamite » Living » Jerusalem
Elienai » A benjamite » Citizen » Jerusalem
Hanani » Brother » Nehemiah » Gate keeper » Jerusalem
Hananiah » Gate keeper » Jerusalem
Jeroham » Priest » Father » of adaiah » lives in » Jerusalem
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Jerusalem » Prophecies against
Jerusalem » General references to
Jerusalem » What shall be put in jerusalem
Jerusalem » Calamities of
Jerusalem » The new jerusalem
And He will wipe away all the tears from their eyes, and there will not be death anymore, or mourning, or crying, or pain anymore, for these old things have passed away." Then the One who is seated on the throne [i.e., Christ, or God] said, "Listen, I am making everything new!" Then He said, "Write [this], because these words are trustworthy and true."
This set of circumstances contains an illustration; for these two women [Hagar and Sarah] represent the two Agreements [between God and mankind]. The one [Agreement], given at Mount Sinai, represents Hagar, whose children became [the Israelites], enslaved under bondage [to the requirements of the law of Moses]. Now this woman, Hagar, is similar to Mount Sinai, in Arabia, and represents the present [earthly] Jerusalem [i.e., Israel], consisting of children in bondage [to the law of Moses]. But the heavenly Jerusalem [Heb. 12:22] consists of free people, and is the mother of us [Christians].
Pay careful attention so that you do not refuse [to hear] God when He speaks to you. [See verse 9]. For if those people [i.e., the Israelites] did not escape [judgment] when they refused [to hear] Him who warned them on earth [i.e., God speaking through Moses at Mount Sinai], how much less [likely] will we escape [judgment] if we reject Him who warns from heaven [i.e., Christ]? God's voice shook the earth at that time, but now He has promised, saying [Hag. 2:6], "I will cause not only the earth to shake once more, but also heaven [as well]." Now the words, "once more" indicate the removing of what can be shaken --- that is, the created universe --- so that those things which cannot be shaken will remain. [Note: These "things" have been variously interpreted to be eternal truth, the heavenly kingdom, the new heavens and earth, etc.]. Therefore, we should be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken [i.e., the church. See Col. 1:13; Rev. 1:6, 9]. So, with reverence and awe, we should serve God in a way that pleases Him,
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon
Jerusalem » What jerusalem is
Jerusalem » The names given to » Gates of
Jerusalem » The names given to » Called the holy city
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
But on the day that Lot left Sodom, fire and sulphur rained down from the sky and consumed them all. "It will be the same way on the day the Son of man is revealed [i.e., at His second coming]. On that day, the person who is on a housetop [Note: This was a flat area where people retired for rest, prayer, etc., with its stairway on the outside], whose belongings are [still] in his house, is not to go down and [attempt to] take any of them away. And the person who is in a field [i.e., doing farm work], also is not to return [to his house]. Remember [what happened to] Lot's wife! Whatever person tries to gain [everything to satisfy him in] life [here on earth] will lose it [i.e., never ending life]. But whatever person [is willing to] lose [the comforts and security of] his life [here on earth] will preserve it [for eternity]. I tell you, on that night [i.e., when Jesus returns. See verse 30], there will be two men in one bed; one will be taken [i.e., to be with the Lord] while the other one will be left [i.e., to be punished by the Lord]. There will be two women grinding grain together [Note: This was done with a hand-operated millstone where two persons sat across from each other and rotated a circular stone over kernels of grain]; one will be taken while the other one will be left. {{Some ancient manuscripts include verse There will be two men in a field [i.e., doing farm work]; one will be taken [i.e., to be with the Lord], while the other one will be left [i.e., to be punished by the Lord]." See Matt. 24:40}} And they asked Jesus, "Where [will this happen], Lord?" And He answered them, "Wherever there is a [dead] body [you will see] vultures gathered there also."
They will throw you and your children, [who are] within your walls, to the ground and they will not allow one stone to remain on top of another in your city because you did not recognize that [God was] visiting you." [Note: This "visitation" refers either to the redemption which they had rejected or to the punishment of the siege and destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70].
It will be too bad for pregnant women and those who are nursing [babies] in those days! For there will be great distress in this land [i.e., Judea, and especially Jerusalem], and raging anger [will be shown] against these people [i.e., by the Roman armies]. And people will die by the sword and be led captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled on by the [unconverted] Gentiles [i.e., by the Romans and later by others] until the times of [domination by] the Gentiles are fulfilled.
[It will be] too bad for those who are pregnant and those who are nursing babies in those days. And pray that [your flight] will not be in the winter. There will be great trouble during those days, such as had never been from the beginning of God's creation until the present, or even will be [in the days to come]. And if the Lord had not kept those days as short as they were, no one would have been saved [i.e., from the devastating destruction]. But for the sake of the elect [i.e., God's people], whom He chose, He kept those days short. And then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is Christ,' or 'Look, there He is,' do not believe him. For false Christs and false prophets will appear and they will perform [miraculous] signs and [supernatural] wonders in order to lead astray [even] the elect, if possible. But pay attention, for I have told you [all this] ahead of time.
Jerusalem » Wickedness of, the cause of its calamities
Jerusalem » Water supply brought in from the gihon brook by hezekiah
Jerusalem » Prophecies of the rebuilding of
Jerusalem » And
For no one does things secretly if he wants to become known publicly. Since you are doing such things, show yourself to the world." For even Jesus' [half-] brothers did not believe in Him [i.e., at that time]. So, Jesus said to them, "My time has not yet come [i.e., to be revealed to the world as its Savior], but it is always your time [i.e., they could go to the festival anytime without rousing opposition]. The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about its deeds, that they are evil. You men go [on] up to the festival, but I am not going up yet [Note: Although "yet" appears in only a few manuscripts, it seems to be the proper idea here], because my time has not yet come. [See verse 6]. Then after saying these things, Jesus remained in Galilee [i.e., for awhile longer. See next verse]. But after His [half-] brothers had gone up to the Festival, Jesus also went up, but secretly instead of openly. So, the Jews [i.e., their authorities] began searching for Him at the Festival, and were saying, "Where is he?" And there was much whispering about Him among the crowds. Some were saying, "He is a good man," [but] others said, "No [he is not], he is [just] deceiving the crowd." However, no one said anything about Him openly for fear of the Jews. But when the Festival was about half over, Jesus went up into the Temple and began teaching.
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
At that time people will turn you over [to the authorities] for persecution and will [even] kill you. And people from all countries will hate you for being loyal to me. And then many people will fall away [from God] and they will turn one another over [i.e., to the authorities for punishment], and they will hate one another. And many false prophets will appear and will lead many people away [from the truth]. And because sin will abound, many people will grow cold in their love [for one another]. But the person who holds out [i.e., remains faithful to God] until the end [i.e., of this time of severe persecution] will be saved [from destruction]. And this good news concerning the kingdom [of heaven] will be preached to people throughout the world as a testimony [of God's message] to all nations. Then, [after that] the end [i.e., of Jerusalem, the Temple, etc.] will come. "Therefore, when you see that disgusting thing which causes total destruction [i.e., the Roman armies. See Luke 21:20], which Daniel the prophet spoke about [Dan. 9:27; 11:31; 12:11], standing in the sacred place [i.e., Jerusalem and especially the Temple area], (let the reader understand [what is meant by this]),
Then Jesus said to His disciples, "Nations will wage war against one another and kingdoms will attack one another. And great earthquakes will happen, and at various places there will be famines and disease epidemics. And there will be fearful events and great [supernatural] signs from heaven.
Jerusalem » Instances of God's care and protection of
Jerusalem » Illustrative » Of the church glorified
Jerusalem » Of the destruction of
Jerusalem » The gentiles treading jerusalem under their feet
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Then Pilate said to the leading priests and to the crowds [that had gathered], "I do not find anything wrong with this man." But the group became more insistent, saying, "He is stirring up the people and teaching [these things] throughout all Judea. He began [doing this] in Galilee and [has continued it] even to this place [i.e., Jerusalem]." When Pilate heard this, he asked if the man were a Galilean. PM on Friday]. And when he realized that Jesus was under Herod's [political] jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.
Jerusalem » What shall go forth from jerusalem
Jerusalem » Wickedness of
Jerusalem » Called » Holy city
Jerusalem » The ancient jebusi or jebus
Jerusalem » Calamities of, mentioned » Taken and plundered by shishak
Jerusalem » Of pestilence, famine, and war in
Jerusalem » The capital of david's kingdom by divine appointment
Jerusalem » Location and appearance of
Jerusalem » Christ » Put to death at
Jerusalem » Idolatry of
Jerusalem » Catalogue of abominations in
Jerusalem » Gospel first preached at
Jerusalem » Besieged by » Sennacherib
Jerusalem » Specially chosen by God
Jerusalem » Entered by gates
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » To be made a heap of ruins
Jerusalem » Described as » Joy of the whole earth
Jerusalem » Beloved
Jerusalem » The temple built in
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Its capture accompanied by severe calamities
Jerusalem » Spoils of war placed in
Jerusalem » Calamities of, mentioned » Taken and burned by nebuchadnezzar
Jerusalem » The names given to » Zion
Jerusalem » The seat of government under the romans for a time
Jerusalem » Made the royal city
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Jehoash, king of israel
Jerusalem » The names given to » Jebus
Jerusalem » Calamities of, mentioned » Besieged but not taken by sennacherib
Jerusalem » The names given to » City of david
Jerusalem » The names given to » Salem
Jerusalem » The jebusites » Held possession of, with judah and benjamin
Jerusalem » The jews » Prayed towards
Jerusalem » Christ » Lamented over
Jerusalem » Called » Zion
Jerusalem » Of final restoration of
Jerusalem » The ancient salem
Jerusalem » Calamities of, mentioned » Besieged but not taken by rezin and pekah
Jerusalem » The jews » Prayed for the prosperity of
Jerusalem » Called » Faithful city
Jerusalem » Annual feasts kept at
Jerusalem » Roman government transferred from, to caesarea
Festus answered that [since] Paul was being held in custody in Caesarea, and [since] he himself was soon going there [i.e., he could see Paul at Caesarea at that time]. So, he said, "Let your leaders go down with me and if there is anything [found] wrong with the man, let them bring their charges against him [at that time]." After staying not more than eight or ten [more] days [there in Jerusalem], Festus went down to Caesarea and the following day he ordered Paul to appear before him as he sat in his court of justice. When Paul appeared, the [Jewish] leaders who had accompanied Festus down from Jerusalem gathered around him and brought many serious charges against him, which they were not able to prove. Paul replied in his defense, "I have not committed any sin against the law of the Jews, nor against the Temple, nor against Caesar." But Festus, wanting to gain favor with the Jews [See 24:27], answered Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there?" Paul replied, "I am [already] standing before a court of Caesar's authority, where I deserve to be tried. I have done nothing wrong to the Jews, as you very well know. If then I am a criminal and have committed any crime that deserves the death penalty, I will not try to avoid being put to death. But if none of the charges I have been accused of are true, [then] no one has the right to turn me over [to the authorities]. I make my appeal to Caesar." After conferring with his advisors, Festus answered Paul, "[Since] you have appealed to Caesar, then you will go to Caesar." After a number of days King Agrippa [Note: This man was the great grandson of Herod the Great. See Matt. 2:1] and [his wife] Bernice arrived at Caesarea and came to greet Festus.
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » The gospel to go forth from
Jerusalem » Called » City of the great king
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Shishak, king of egypt
Jerusalem » The names given to » City of God
Jerusalem » The jews » Went up to, at the feasts
Jerusalem » Called » City of God
Jerusalem » Rebuilding of, ordered by proclamation of cyrus
Jerusalem » Gate of benjamin
Jerusalem » Gate of the fountain
Jerusalem » Dung gate
Jerusalem » Miraculous gift of the holy ghost first given at
And they [i.e., the apostles] were all filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit and began to speak ["the mighty accomplishments of God," See verse 11] in different languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them the ability. Now some devoted Jews from every nation of the world were visiting Jerusalem [for the Pentecost festival].
Jerusalem » First Christian council held at
Jerusalem » Described as » Comely
Jerusalem » Called » Jebus
Jerusalem » The citadel of mount zion, occupied by david, and called the city of david
Jerusalem » Gate of ephraim
Jerusalem » Water gate
Jerusalem » The names given to » City of judah
Jerusalem » Gates of » Old gate, fish gate, sheep gate, prison gate
Jerusalem » Called » City of judah
Jerusalem » Disciples persecuted and dispersed from
Now the disciples, who had become scattered all over, went everywhere preaching the message [of God].
Jerusalem » The inhabitants of, not expelled
Jerusalem » Persecution of the Christian church commenced at
Jerusalem » The names given to » Perfection of beauty
Jerusalem » Illustrative » Of the church
Jerusalem » Described as » The perfection of beauty
Jerusalem » Called » City of david
Jerusalem » Called » Salem
Jerusalem » Prayers of the israelites made toward
Jerusalem » Calamities of, mentioned » Taken and plundered by jehoash king of israel
Jerusalem » Calamities of, mentioned » Taken and made tributary by pharaoh-necho
Jerusalem » Calamities of, mentioned » Besieged by nebuchadnezzar
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » To be a terror to her enemies
Jerusalem » Described as » Wealth, &c in the time of solomon
Jerusalem » Described as » Princess among the provinces
Jerusalem » Described as » Populous
Jerusalem » Rebuilt by nehemiah under the direction of artaxerxes
Jerusalem » The lord making jerusalem a cup of trembling
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » To be rebuilt by cyrus
Jerusalem » The jebusites » Formerly dwelt in
Jerusalem » Christ » Publicly entered, as king
Jerusalem » Calamities of, mentioned » Threatened by sanballat
Jerusalem » The jebusites » Finally dispossessed of, by david
Jerusalem » The jews » Lamented the affliction of
Jerusalem » Those that love jerusalem
Jerusalem » The king of, defeated and slain by joshua
Jerusalem » Protected by forts and bulwarks
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » To be taken by king of babylon
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » To be destroyed by the romans
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Christ to enter, as king
Jerusalem » The names given to » Throne of the lord
Jerusalem » The names given to » City of truth
Jerusalem » The names given to » Holy city
Jerusalem » Described as » Great
Jerusalem » The jews » Loved
Jerusalem » Christ » Preached in
Jerusalem » Called » Throne of the lord
Jerusalem » Called » City of truth
Jerusalem » When jerusalem will be desolated
It will be too bad for pregnant women and those who are nursing [babies] in those days! For there will be great distress in this land [i.e., Judea, and especially Jerusalem], and raging anger [will be shown] against these people [i.e., by the Roman armies]. And people will die by the sword and be led captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled on by the [unconverted] Gentiles [i.e., by the Romans and later by others] until the times of [domination by] the Gentiles are fulfilled.
Jerusalem » Fortified by solomon
Jerusalem » New jerusalem
There were three gates on the east side [of the wall]; three gates on the north side; three gates on the south side; and three gates on the west side. And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb [were inscribed on them]. And the angel who spoke to me [See verse 9] had a golden measuring stick with which to measure the city, its gates and its wall. Now the city is laid out as a perfect square; its length is the same as its width. So, he measured the city with the stick [and found it to be] fifteen hundred miles each way; its length and width and height all being the same. And he measured its wall [and found it to be] two hundred and sixteen feet [high], according to human measurements which the angel was using. The material for the city's wall was jasper, and the city [itself] was made of pure gold, as clear as glass. The foundation of the city's wall was decorated with all kinds of precious stones [Note: Not all of the following stones listed can be accurately identified today]. The first foundation stone was jasper [i.e., a bluish-colored stone]; the second was sapphire; the third was chalcedony [i.e., a translucent quartz of pale blue or gray]; the fourth was emerald; the fifth was sardonyx [i.e., an orange-colored stone similar to chalcedony]; the sixth was sardius [i.e., a reddish-colored stone also called carnelian]; the seventh was chrysolite [i.e., a yellowish- or greenish-colored stone]; the eighth was beryl [i.e., a stone of bluish-green color]; the ninth was topaz [i.e., a yellow or bluish-yellow stone]; the tenth was chrysoprase [i.e., a stone of greenish-gold color]; the eleventh was jacinth [i.e., a stone of purple or reddish-blue color]; the twelfth was amethyst [i.e., a purple- or violet-colored stone]. And the twelve gates were made of twelve pearls, with each gate being made of a single pearl. And the street of the city was made of pure gold, as transparent as glass. But I did not see a Temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the city's Temple. And the city does not need the sun or the moon to illuminate it, for the splendor of God provides the light for it, and its lamp is the Lamb. And [the saved people of] the nations will walk in the city's light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it. And the gates of the city will never be closed during the daytime (for there will never be nighttime there). And they [i.e., the kings of the earth, Verse 24] will bring the splendor and honor of [the saved people of] the nations into the city. [Note: This verse may involve a slightly different idea from verse 24]. And there will never be anything [morally] unclean allowed to enter it, nor any person who practices disgusting behavior [i.e., probably such sins as sexual perversion], or [any person] who is a liar. But the only ones [allowed there] are those [whose names are] recorded in the Lamb's book of life.
Jerusalem » Valley gate
Jerusalem » Old gate
Jerusalem » Hezekiah made an aqueduct for
Jerusalem » Was the tomb of the prophets
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » To be a quiet habitation
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » To be a wilderness
Jerusalem » Besieged by » The philistines
Jerusalem » Called » Zion of the holy one of israel
Jerusalem » Called » A city not forsaken
Jerusalem » Called » City of the lord
Jerusalem » Called » City of solemnities
Jerusalem » Confederated kings defeated, and the king of jerusalem killed by joshua
Jerusalem » David purchases and erects an altar upon araunah's threshing floor
Jerusalem » Names of the gates of, in ezekiel's vision
Jerusalem » Stephen martyred at
Then they enlisted men to say [i.e., to testify falsely against Stephen, verse 13], "We heard him criticizing Moses and [even] God." And they stirred up the people, the elders and the teachers of the law of Moses and searched for him, seized him and brought him before the Council. They had arranged for the false witnesses to say, "This man will not stop speaking against the Temple and the law of Moses, for we [ourselves] heard him saying that this Jesus from Nazareth would destroy the Temple and change the customs handed down to us by Moses." Then, as all the Council members stared at Stephen, his face appeared to them like an angel's.
Jerusalem » Allotted to the tribe of benjamin
Jerusalem » Enlarged by david
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Walls of, restored and fortified by » Uzziah
Jerusalem » The names given to » Holy mount
Jerusalem » The names given to » Ariel
Jerusalem » Illustrative » (its strong position,) of saints under God's protection
Jerusalem » Described as » Full of business and tumult
Jerusalem » Described as » Compact
Jerusalem » Called » City of righteousness
Jerusalem » The ark of the covenant brought to, by david
Jerusalem » Wall of, dedicated
Jerusalem » Surrounded by mountains
Jerusalem » Surrounded by a wall
Jerusalem » Protected by God
Jerusalem » King of » Alliance » Amorites » Against » Joshua
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Herod (herod agrippa i)
So, Peter was arrested and put in jail with four groups of four soldiers each guarding him. Herod planned to have him brought before the people after the Passover Festival was over. So, Peter was kept in jail, but the church continued to pray earnestly to God for him. [See verse 12]. Then on the night that Herod was planning to have him brought [before the court], Peter was asleep, chained between two soldiers, with guards stationed at the jail doors. [Then it happened]: [Suddenly] an angel from the Lord stood beside Peter as a light shone into his cell. [The angel] gently struck his side, waking him up, saying, "Get up quickly." His chains fell from his hands. The angel [then] said to him, "Put on your belt and sandals," so he did. Then the angel said, "Throw your [outer] robe around you and follow me." So, he followed the angel out [of the jail], not fully realizing what had happened, thinking [perhaps] he had seen [all this in] a vision. And when they passed the first two guards, they came to the iron gate leading out into the city, which opened by itself. So, they went out and, as they walked down the street, the angel [suddenly] left him. Then when Peter realized what had actually happened, he said, "Now I know for certain that [it was] the Lord who sent His angel to rescue me from Herod's custody and from all that the Jewish people had planned [to do to me]." After thinking about the matter [for awhile], he decided to go to the house of Mary, mother of John Mark, where a large gathering [of Christians] was praying. When Peter knocked at the entryway door, a young woman named Rhoda answered. And when she recognized Peter's voice [speaking to her from outside], she ran back in [to where the prayer group was assembled] without even opening the door, and joyously told them that it was Peter [knocking]. And they said to her, "You are crazy." But she insisted that [what she reported] was true. They replied, "It is [only] his angel." But Peter continued to knock and when they [finally] opened [the door] they saw that it [really] was Peter and were amazed. [Upon entering the house] he held up his hand to quiet them, then went on to explain how the Lord had rescued him from jail. He said to them, "[Go] tell all this to James [the Lord's half-brother] and to [the rest of] the brothers." Then he left [them] and went elsewhere. Now as soon as it got daylight there was a lot of commotion among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. When Herod's search for him turned up nothing, he questioned the guards, then ordered them to be led away and executed. He then left Judea and went to Caesarea, where he stayed for awhile. Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon [Note: These were seaport cities not under his jurisdiction]. They came to him as a group, having befriended Blastus, an officer of the king [Herod], and tried to arrange a peaceful relationship [with him] because the country was dependant on him for their food supply. And then, on a particular day, Herod, dressed in his royal robes, delivered a speech [to the people] from his throne. The people began shouting, "His is the voice of a god and not a man." Suddenly, an angel from God struck him [with a terrible condition] because he refused to honor God [by what he said in his speech], so he was consumed by worms and died.
Jerusalem » The names given to » City of the great king
Jerusalem » Described as » Beautiful for situation
Jerusalem » Called » Holy mountain
Jerusalem » Conquest of mount zion in, made by david
Jerusalem » Rebuilt after the captivity by order of cyrus
Jerusalem » Partly taken and burned by judah
Jerusalem » Buildings » High priest's palace
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Walls of, restored and fortified by » Manasseh
Jerusalem » Christ » Did many miracles in
Jerusalem » Called » To be called » Jehovah-shammah (margin)
Jerusalem » Called » To be called » the lord our righteousness,
Jerusalem » Falls to benjamin in the allotment of the land of canaan
Jerusalem » The threshing floor of araunah within the citadel of
Jerusalem » The high priest lived at
Jerusalem » Jesus' gravesite
Jerusalem » Baker's street
Jerusalem » First gate
Jerusalem » High gate
Jerusalem » Corner gate
Jerusalem » Shallecheth
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Walls of, restored and fortified by » Jotham
Jerusalem » Historical notices of » Melchizedek was ancient king of
Jerusalem » Besieged by » Pekah
Jerusalem » Streets » East street
Jerusalem » Called » The throne of the lord
Jerusalem » Called » Ariel
Jerusalem » Melchizedek was the ancient king and priest of
Jerusalem » Measurement of, in ezekiel's vision
Jerusalem » The city built around the citadel
Jerusalem » Street of the house of God
Jerusalem » The chief levites lived in
Jerusalem » To be called God's throne
Jerusalem » Gate of joshua
Jerusalem » King's gate
Jerusalem » Middle gate
Jerusalem » Walls of
Jerusalem » Castle
Jerusalem » Places in and around » Moriah
Jerusalem » Called » The perfection of beauty, the joy of the whole earth
Jerusalem » Street of the water gate of ephraim gate
Jerusalem » Conquest of, made by david
Jerusalem » Oaths taken in the name of
Jerusalem » Led judah to sin
Jerusalem » East gate
Jerusalem » Miphkad
Jerusalem » Horse gate
Jerusalem » Stairs
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Herod (herod the great)
Jerusalem » A revival occurs on pentecost day at
Mikloth » A benjamite » Living » Jerusalem
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Jerusalem
Obadiah » Gate keeper » Jerusalem
Paul » Going » Jerusalem
Now look, I know that none of you, among whom I traveled on preaching missions, will ever see my face again. Therefore, I [must] declare to you today that I am not responsible for what happens to any of you. For I held nothing back in declaring to you the entire message of God. So, pay close attention to your [own] lives, and to all [members] of the flock [i.e., the congregation] of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers [i.e., elders, shepherds or pastors]. Provide [spiritual] food for the church of the Lord which He purchased by [shedding] His own blood. [Because] I know that after I am gone [from here] there will be vicious wolves [i.e., ravaging false teachers] who will come in among you, and they will not spare the flock [i.e., the congregation]. [Indeed, even] from among your own selves [i.e., the body of elders there in Ephesus] some men will arise and, by speaking false things, they will lead away the disciples, [influencing them] to follow them. So, be very watchful, and remember that for three years I never stopped warning every one of you [about such matters] both night and day with tears [in my eyes]. "Now I commit you [elders] to God and to the message of His unearned favor which can build you up [spiritually] and provide you with the inheritance [of never ending life], along with others who are [specially] set apart [for God]. [You know that] I had no greedy desire for anyone's silver, gold or clothing. You [also] know that I worked with my own hands to provide not only my own needs, but the needs of those who were with me. I have demonstrated before you a [good] example in all [these] things, so that you [too] will work hard to help those who are [physically] weak. [Also] remember the words of the Lord Jesus who Himself said, 'It is a greater blessing [for you] to give [to people's needs] than to receive [help yourselves].' " After speaking these things Paul knelt down and prayed with all of the elders. And when they all had a good cry, they embraced Paul and kissed him. What saddened them most of all was when Paul said that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to his ship.
Rhoda » A Christian » Girl » Jerusalem
Sallai » A benjamite » Living » Jerusalem
Sallu » A benjamite » Living » Jerusalem
Siege » Instances of » Jerusalem » By nebuchadnezzar
Siege » Instances of » Jerusalem » By sennacherib
Siege » Instances of » Jerusalem » By david
Siege » Instances of » Jerusalem
Siege » Instances of » Jerusalem » By the sons of judah
Sieges » Mentioned in scripture » Jerusalem
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Simeon took Jesus in his arms, praised God and said, "Master, you may now allow your servant to be released [i.e., die] in peace, according to what you said. For my eyes have seen your salvation [i.e., Jesus], which [i.e., whom] you have prepared before all people [i.e., for their benefit], [to be] a light for revealing [God's way of salvation] to the [unconverted] Gentiles, and a [source of] glory to your people, the Israelites." And Jesus' [step-] father and His mother were amazed at the things said about Him. Then Simeon [asked God to] bless them and said to Jesus' mother Mary, "Look, many Israelites will be caused to fall [i.e., into spiritual ruin] or rise [i.e., to spiritual renewal] because of Him. And [He will be] a 'sign' [for people] to speak against, and thus reveal the thoughts of many hearts. Yes, and a sword will cut you [Mary] to the heart [i.e., causing you inward pain]."
Zidkijah » Chief prince » Excliled » Returned » Jerusalem
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