The Beautiful Gate is a significant location mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts. It is associated with the Second Temple in Jerusalem, which was a central place of worship and religious activity for the Jewish people during the time of Jesus and the early church.

Biblical Reference:

The Beautiful Gate is prominently mentioned in Acts 3:1-10. In this passage, Peter and John, two of Jesus' apostles, encounter a man who was lame from birth. The man was placed daily at the temple gate called Beautiful to beg for alms from those entering the temple courts. The Berean Standard Bible records this event as follows:

"One afternoon Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked directly at him, as did John. 'Look at us!' said Peter. So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. But Peter said, 'Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!' Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God. When all the people saw him walking and praising God, they recognized him as the man who used to sit begging at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him." (Acts 3:1-10)

Historical and Cultural Context:

The Beautiful Gate was one of the gates leading into the temple complex. While the exact identification of the Beautiful Gate is debated among scholars, it is often associated with the Nicanor Gate, which was a prominent gate made of Corinthian bronze, known for its splendor and size. This gate separated the Court of the Gentiles from the Court of the Women and was a key entry point for worshippers.

The Second Temple, originally constructed under the leadership of Zerubbabel and later expanded by Herod the Great, was the focal point of Jewish religious life. It was the place where sacrifices were offered, and festivals were celebrated. The temple's gates, including the Beautiful Gate, were not only functional but also symbolic, representing access to the presence of God.

Theological Significance:

The healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate is a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ. This miracle, performed by Peter and John, underscores the continuation of Jesus' ministry through His apostles and the early church. It highlights the theme of restoration and new life, which is central to the Christian message.

The event also serves as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's healing power and the coming of the Kingdom of God. The reaction of the people, filled with wonder and amazement, reflects the impact of the apostles' witness and the growing influence of the early Christian community.

In summary, the Beautiful Gate of the Second Temple is not only a historical and architectural feature but also a significant site of divine encounter and miraculous healing, illustrating the early church's mission and the power of the risen Christ.Acts 3:2
And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
Torrey's Topical Textbook

Description of Pilate's Palace and the Adjacent Buildings.
... The beautiful house which belonged to Lazarus, and likewise ... which is near the south
entrance to the Temple. The second of the above-mentioned streets contained ...
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At the Feast of the Dedication of the Temple.
... Porch, [4395] in front of the Beautiful Gate,' which formed ... in Christ's former Discourse
in the Temple (John 10:13 ... it is all promise, and the second clause only ...
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Of the [Temple And] Cities that were Built by Herod and Erected ...
... large towers, the principal and most beautiful of which ... largest prizes upon the hundred
ninety-second olympiad; in ... which he had himself erected in the temple. ...
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The Twenty-Second Psalm.
... hind of the morning." This has a beautiful, though hidden ... as the watcher on the pinnacle
of the temple cried out ... We find therefore that the second part of this ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/gaebelein/the lord of glory/the twenty-second psalm.htm

In the House of his Heavenly, and in the Home of his Earthly ...
... held their meetings in the Temple; the second, or intermediate ... was bounded by the
wall of the Temple-buildings in ... that to the east, termed the Beautiful.' [1238 ...
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The Strait Gate. Warned against Herod.
... With such beautiful imagery does Jesus set forth his ... he was about to withdraw from
the temple, which for ... undoubtedly refer to the Parousia, or second coming of ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/lxxxix the strait gate warned.htm

The Strait Gate;
... for the building and beautifying of the temple of God ... How do they show themselves
to be true under the second? ... a stop at this gate, this beautiful gate of heaven ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the strait gate.htm

The Later Hebrew Histories.
... the rebuilding of their city and their temple, and of ... written by Ezra, and of the
second book by ... courage is illustrious; her patriotism is beautiful; but her ...
/.../gladden/who wrote the bible/chapter vi the later hebrew.htm

Preached Before the Governor, and Council, and the House of ...
... Then by a beautiful and pungent sarcasm, turning to the ... the foundation of the temple,
if that temple was not ... Providence to this spot, laid the second brick of ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/preached before the governor and.htm

The Gospel Refuge.
... The second thing I want to say to you is ... the capital of the nation, where the temple
of Zion is ... King nor Priest, nor Golden gate nor Beautiful gate, nor wall nor ...
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