Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Clay » Symbolical
Empires/world powers » The great image
Gold » Symbolical
The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate built of a single pearl. The Broadway of the city was pure gold, as transparent as glass.
Verse Concepts
The material of its wall was jasper, but the city itself was pure gold, as transparent as 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 God's foundation stands unshaken, with these inscriptions: "The Lord knows the people who belong to Him" and "Everyone who bears the name of the Lord must abstain from evil."
Verse Concepts
So we have the message of the prophets more certainly guaranteed. Please pay attention to this message as to a lamp that is shining in a dismal place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; because you recognize this truth above all else, that no prophecy in Scripture is to be interpreted by one's own mind, for no prophecy has ever yet originated in man's will, but men who were led by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.