Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Empires/world powers » The great image
Gold » Symbolical
The twelve gates were twelve pearls; each gate made of a single pearl. The principal street of the city was pure gold, as transparent as glass.
Verse Concepts
The material of the wall was jasper, but the city was pure gold, as transparent as glass.
Verse Concepts
Metals » Comparative value of
Mountains » Illustrative » Of the church of God
Persia » Prophecies concerning
Stones » Symbolical » Of the kingdom of Christ
Surety » What is sure
Yet God's solid foundation stands unshaken, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who uses the name of the Lord must give up evil."
Verse Concepts
So we have the message of the prophets more fully guaranteed. Please pay attention to that message as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. You must understand this in the first place, that no prophecy in Scripture can be understood through one's own powers, for no prophecy ever originated in the human will, but under the influence of the holy Spirit men spoke for God.