Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be built to the LORD from the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of the corner.
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Interpretation
As surely as the heavenly bodies will continue their settled course, according to the will of their Creator, to the end of time, and as the raging sea obeys him, so surely will the Jews be continued a separate people. Words can scarcely set forth more strongly the restoration of Israel.
Glossary
- Jerusalem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
- Corner Gate Place
- Biblical gate. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
- Tower of Hananel Place
- Biblical structure. Modern identification: Antonia Fortress.