Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Babylon » Represented by » A head of gold
Babylon » Empire of » Extent of, at the time of nebuchadnezzar
Clay » Symbolical
Empires/world powers » The great image
Glory » Temporal » Is given by God
Gold » Symbolical
And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each of them consisting of a single pearl. And the main street of the city was made of pure gold, resembling transparent glass.
Verse Concepts
The solid fabric of the wall was jasper; and the city itself was made of gold, resembling transparent glass.
Verse Concepts
King » Divinely authorized
King » Called king of kings
Metals » Comparative value of
Nations » What nations the lord shall destroy
Persia » Prophecies concerning
Surety » What is sure
Yet God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness."
Verse Concepts
And in the written word of prophecy we have something more permanent; to which you do well to pay attention--as to a lamp shining in a dimly-lighted place--until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. But, above all, remember that no prophecy in Scripture will be found to have come from the prophet's own prompting; for never did any prophecy come by human will, but men sent by God spoke as they were impelled by the Holy Spirit.