City's (2 Occurrences)

Romans 16:23
salute you doth Gaius, my host, and of the whole assembly; salute you doth Erastus, the steward of the city, and Quartus the brother,
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Revelation 21:19
The foundations of the city's wall were adorned with all kinds of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald;
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The Spokesman of the City's Conscience
... The Spokesman of the City's Conscience. ... 4. Frank Nelson loved the city, and was moved
by its swift, tumultuous life; hence, he was able to stir it. ...
/.../herrick/frank h nelson of cincinnati/the spokesman of the citys.htm

Walls and Gates
... The prophet reaches the height of eloquence in his magnificent picture of the restored
Jerusalem, 'the city of the Lord, the Zion of the Holy One of Israel ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/walls and gates.htm

The Song of a City, and the Pearl of Peace
... The Song of a City, and the Pearl of Peace. A Sermon (No.1818). Delivered
on ... I quote to you a stanza from the song of a city. Judah has ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/the song of a city.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xviii. 7, Where we are ...
... Christians, heavenly shoot, ye strangers on the earth, who seek a city in heaven,
who long to be associated with the holy Angels; understand that ye have come ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xxxi on the words.htm

On the Return of Flavian the Bishop, and the Reconciliation of the ...
... On the return of Flavian the Bishop, and the reconciliation of the Emperor with
the city, and with [1849] those who had offended in overthrowing the Statues. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xxi on the return.htm

Reclaiming a Church to Meet a New Age
... The surging currents of city life had left old Christ Church in a back eddy, and
certain leaders including the senior warden advocated selling the property or ...
/.../herrick/frank h nelson of cincinnati/reclaiming a church to meet.htm

Vespasian, when He had Taken the City Gadaea Marches to Jotapata. ...
... CHAPTER 7. Vespasian, When He Had Taken The City Gadaea Marches To Jotapata. After
A Long Siege The City Is Betrayed By A Deserter, And Taken By Vespasian. ...
/.../chapter 7 vespasian when he.htm

Contents Page
... CONTENTS Page. 1. "Arise, and go into the city" 2 ... 3. The Shepherd Among His
Flock 30. 4. The Spokesman of The City's Conscience 42. ...
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Honorable Submission
... who for the last few years has been very sceptical in his preference on account
of existing unfavorable conditions regarding the city's government which is the ...
/.../chapter viii honorable submission.htm

Choosing the Tens
... Egypt, known as the Delta, once thridded by seven branches of the sea-hunting Nile,
Rameses II, in the fourteenth century BC, erected the city of Pithom and ...
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City's (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance City's (2 Occurrences). ... Revelation 21:19 The foundations
of the city's wall were adorned with all kinds of precious stones. ...
/c/city's.htm - 7k

Erech (2 Occurrences)
... It was probably the city of the Archevites, who were transplanted to Samaria by
Asnapper (Ezra 4:9). It lay on the left bank of the Euphrates, about 120 miles ...
/e/erech.htm - 13k

Calah (2 Occurrences)
... This city was at one time the capital of the empire, and was the residence of
Sardanapalus and his successors down to the time of Sargon, who built a new ...
/c/calah.htm - 14k

Calneh (2 Occurrences)
... kal'-ne (kalneh; Chalanne): The name of the fourth city of Nimrod's kingdom (Genesis
10:10), the three preceding it being Babel, Erech, and Accad, ie the ...
/c/calneh.htm - 11k

Steward (23 Occurrences)
... seems to combine the ideas in both the words "treasurer" and "steward." Shebna was
thus one of the highest officials, having charge of the city's funds, and of ...
/s/steward.htm - 21k

Carchemish (3 Occurrences)
... Fortress of Chemosh, a city on the west bank of the Euphrates (Jeremiah 46:2; 2
Chronicles 35:20), not, as was once supposed, the Circesium at the confluence ...
/c/carchemish.htm - 13k

Enrogel (4 Occurrences)
... extraordinary when we remember that a large part of the rock strata from which the
water comes is overlaid by land constantly irrigated with the city's sewage. ...
/e/enrogel.htm - 15k

En-rogel (4 Occurrences)
... extraordinary when we remember that a large part of the rock strata from which the
water comes is overlaid by land constantly irrigated with the city's sewage. ...
/e/en-rogel.htm - 15k

Jerusalem (782 Occurrences)
... Called also Salem, Ariel, Jebus, the "city of God," the "holy city;" by the modern
Arabs el-Khuds, meaning "the holy;" once "the city of Judah" (2 Chronicles 25 ...
/j/jerusalem.htm - 89k

Gezer (14 Occurrences)
... A precipice, an ancient royal Canaanitish city (Joshua 10:33; 12:12). ... In other letters
belonging to this series, there are references to this city. ...
/g/gezer.htm - 27k

In biblical times, cities were significant centers of culture, commerce, and governance. They played crucial roles in the narrative of the Bible, serving as settings for many pivotal events and teachings. The concept of a city in the Bible often extends beyond mere physical structures to embody spiritual and moral dimensions.

Old Testament Cities

1. Jerusalem: Perhaps the most significant city in the Bible, Jerusalem is often referred to as the "City of David" (2 Samuel 5:7). It was the political and spiritual center of Israel, housing the Temple built by Solomon (1 Kings 6). Jerusalem is frequently mentioned in the Psalms and the Prophets, symbolizing God's chosen place for His name to dwell (Psalm 48:1-2; Isaiah 2:3).

2. Babylon: A city of great power and influence, Babylon is often depicted as a symbol of human pride and rebellion against God. The Tower of Babel, an early narrative of human ambition, is associated with this city (Genesis 11:1-9). Babylon later becomes the empire that conquers Jerusalem and exiles the Israelites (2 Kings 25:8-11).

3. Nineveh: The capital of the Assyrian Empire, Nineveh is best known for the account of Jonah, who was sent by God to call the city to repentance (Jonah 1:2). Nineveh's eventual repentance is a testament to God's mercy and willingness to forgive (Jonah 3:5-10).

4. Sodom and Gomorrah: These cities are infamous for their wickedness and subsequent destruction by divine judgment (Genesis 19:24-25). They serve as a warning against immorality and disobedience to God.

New Testament Cities

1. Bethlehem: Known as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, Bethlehem holds a special place in Christian tradition (Matthew 2:1). It fulfills the prophecy of Micah 5:2, which foretold the Messiah's birth in this humble town.

2. Nazareth: Jesus' hometown, where He grew up and began His ministry (Luke 4:16). Despite its humble reputation, Nazareth is significant as the place where the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would bear the Son of God (Luke 1:26-27).

3. Capernaum: A central location for Jesus' ministry in Galilee, Capernaum is where He performed many miracles and taught in the synagogue (Matthew 4:13; Mark 1:21-28).

4. Rome: The heart of the Roman Empire, Rome is where the Apostle Paul eventually traveled to preach the Gospel and where he wrote several of his epistles (Acts 28:16; Romans 1:7). It symbolizes the spread of Christianity to the Gentile world.

Symbolic and Eschatological Cities

1. Zion: Often used synonymously with Jerusalem, Zion represents the spiritual and eternal city of God. It is depicted as a place of refuge and salvation (Psalm 125:1; Isaiah 28:16).

2. The New Jerusalem: Described in Revelation 21, the New Jerusalem is the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell with His people. It is a city of perfect peace, holiness, and glory, descending from heaven as a bride adorned for her husband (Revelation 21:2-4).

Cities in the Bible are more than geographical locations; they are integral to God's redemptive plan and serve as metaphors for spiritual truths. They reflect the tension between human ambition and divine purpose, illustrating the consequences of sin and the hope of redemption.What will be the purpose of the walls around the New Jerusalem? | GotQuestions.org

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