Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Clay » Symbolical
Empires/world powers » The great image
Gold » Symbolical
And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates, severally, was of one pearl; and the street of the city was pure gold, as transparent glass.
Verse Concepts
And the material of its wall was jasper; and the city was pure gold, like pure 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
Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God has been standing, having this seal, "The Lord knew those who are His:" and "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."
Verse Concepts
And we have the more sure prophetic word, to which ye do well to take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the Morning Star arise in your hearts; knowing this, first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of one's own interpretation; for prophecy was never brought by the will of man, but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.