'Gates' in the Bible
when they prayed: "Have mercy on me, Lord! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!
Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance."
Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!
Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!
The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give him thanks! Praise his name!
For he shattered the bronze gates, and hacked through the iron bars.
They lost their appetite for all food, and they drew near the gates of death.
Open for me the gates of the just king's temple! I will enter through them and give thanks to the Lord.
For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you.