Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Clay » Symbolical
Empires/world powers » The great image
Gold » Symbolical
And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each of the gates was of one pearl. And the street of the city was of pure gold, transparent as glass.
Verse Concepts
And the building of its wall was jasper, and the city was of pure gold like clear glass.
Verse Concepts
Iron » Illustrative » Of strength
Iron » Described as » Strong and durable
Metals » Comparative value of
Nations » What nations the lord shall destroy
Persia » Prophecies concerning
The Roman empire » Represented by the » Legs of iron in nebuchadnezzar's vision
Surety » What is sure
But the foundation of God stands firm, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from wickedness.
Verse Concepts
And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which you will do well to attend, as to a light shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the day-star arises in your hearts, knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of its own solution. For prophecy was never brought by the will of man, but moved by the Holy Spirit men spoke from God,