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Introduction:Jerusalem, often referred to as the "City of David" and the "Holy City," holds a central place in biblical history and theology. It is a city of profound spiritual significance, serving as the political and religious heart of ancient Israel and a focal point for God's covenantal promises. Its rich history is interwoven with the narratives of the Old and New Testaments, making it a symbol of God's enduring presence and faithfulness.
Biblical Significance:Jerusalem is first mentioned in the Bible in the context of Melchizedek, the king of Salem, who blessed Abram (
Genesis 14:18). The city's significance grows as it becomes the capital of King David's kingdom. David captures the city from the Jebusites and establishes it as the political and spiritual center of Israel (
2 Samuel 5:6-9). It is here that Solomon, David's son, builds the First Temple, a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and a central place of worship for the Israelites (1 Kings 6).
Prophetic and Messianic Importance:Jerusalem is frequently mentioned in the prophetic books as a city of great future hope and restoration. The prophets speak of a time when Jerusalem will be exalted and become a beacon for all nations. Isaiah prophesies, "In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains" (
Isaiah 2:2). The city is also the setting for many messianic prophecies, pointing to the coming of a Savior who will bring peace and redemption.
New Testament Context:In the New Testament, Jerusalem is the backdrop for many pivotal events in the life of Jesus Christ. It is here that Jesus is presented at the Temple as a child (
Luke 2:22-38), teaches in the Temple courts, and ultimately faces crucifixion and resurrection. Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, celebrated on Palm Sunday, fulfills the prophecy of Zechariah: "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you" (
Zechariah 9:9).
Theological Themes:Jerusalem embodies several key theological themes, including God's covenant with His people, the centrality of worship, and the hope of redemption. It is a city that represents both the glory and the failings of Israel, serving as a reminder of the need for repentance and divine grace. The eschatological vision of a New Jerusalem, as described in Revelation, encapsulates the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises: "And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband" (
Revelation 21:2).
Conclusion:Jerusalem remains a city of profound spiritual and historical importance. Its legacy as the heart of biblical faith continues to inspire believers around the world. As a symbol of God's eternal covenant and the hope of future restoration, Jerusalem stands as a testament to the enduring promises of God throughout the ages.
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Psalm 122:3-5Jerusalem is built as a city that is compact together:
Nave's Topical IndexLuke 2:41
Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
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John 4:20
Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and you say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
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John 5:1
After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
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John 7:1-14
After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.
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John 12:20
And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast:
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Acts 18:21
But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that comes in Jerusalem: but I will return again to you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
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Greek
2414. Hierosoluma --Jerusalem, the capital of united Isr. and...... Hierosoluma. 2415 .
Jerusalem, the capital of united Isr.
... See 2419 (, the feminine
noun-form). [OT Hebrew uses only gender (term) for "
Jerusalem" (OT 3389).].
...2419. Ierousalem --Jerusalem, the capital of united Isr. and...
... Ierousalem. 2420 .Jerusalem, the capital of united Isr.... Word Origin of Hebrew
origin Yerushalaim DefinitionJerusalem, the capital of united Isr....
2415. Hierosolumites -- an inhabitant of Jer.
... Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Hierosolumites Phonetic Spelling: (hee-er-os-ol-
oo-mee'-tace) Short Definition: an inhabitant ofJerusalem Definition: an...
4611. Siloam -- Siloam, a pool in Jer.
... Siloam Phonetic Spelling: (sil-o-am') Short Definition: Siloam Definition: Siloam,
a spring within the walls, in the south-east corner ofJerusalem....
367. Ananias -- Ananias, the name of three Israelites
... Phonetic Spelling: (an-an-ee'-as) Short Definition: Ananias Definition: Ananias,
(a) husband of Sapphira, a member of the early church atJerusalem, (b) a...
964. Bethesda -- Bethesda, a pool in Jer.
... Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Bethesda Phonetic Spelling: (bay-thes-dah')
Short Definition: Bethesda Definition: Bethesda, name of a pool inJerusalem....
1067. geenna -- Gehenna, a valley W. and South of Jer., also a...
... geenna Phonetic Spelling: (gheh'-en-nah) Short Definition: Gehenna Definition: Gehenna,
and originally the name of a valley or cavity nearJerusalem, a place...
2748. Kedron -- Kidron, a brook and wadi near Jer.
... of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Kedron Phonetic Spelling:
(ked-rone') Short Definition: Kidron Definition: Kidron, a valley nearJerusalem...
4622. Sion -- Zion, a mountain of Jer. or the city of Jer.
... Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Sion Phonetic Spelling: (see-own') Short
Definition: Zion Definition: Zion, the hill; used forJerusalem or heaven....
1115. Golgotha -- Golgotha, a hill near Jer.
... Indeclinable Transliteration: Golgotha Phonetic Spelling: (gol-goth-ah') Short
Definition: Golgotha Definition: Golgotha, a knoll outside the wall ofJerusalem...
Strong's Hebrew
3389. Yerushalaim -- probably "foundation of peace," capital city...... Transliteration: Yerushalaim or Yerushalayim Phonetic Spelling: (yer-oo-shaw-
lah'-im) Short Definition:
Jerusalem. Word
... 1).
Jerusalem.
...3390. Yerushalem -- the capital city of all Isr.
... the capital city of all Isr. Transliteration: Yerushalem Phonetic Spelling:
(yer-oo-shaw-lame') Short Definition:Jerusalem.... NASB Word UsageJerusalem (26)....
5883. En Rogel -- a place near Jer.
... En-Rogel, a place nearJerusalem. From ayin and the active participle of ragal;
fountain of a traveller; En-Rogel, a place nearJerusalem: see HEBREW ayin....
1619. Gareb -- one of David's heroes, also a hill near Jer.
... NASB Word Usage Gareb (3). Gareb. From the same as garab; scabby; Gareb, the name
of an Israelite, also of a hill nearJerusalem -- Gareb. see HEBREW garab....
7996. Shalleketh -- "(gate of) casting forth," a temple gate on...
... Shalleketh. The same as shalleketh; Shalleketh, a gate inJerusalem -- Shalleketh.
see HEBREW shalleketh. 7995, 7996. Shalleketh. 7997 . Strong's Numbers.
3072. Yhvh Tsidqenu -- "the LORD is our righteousness," a symbolic...
... From Yhovah and tsedeq with pronominal suffix; Jehovah (is) our right; Jehovah-Tsidkenu,
a symbolical epithet of the Messiah and ofJerusalem -- the Lord our...
6726. Tsiyyon -- a mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer.
... Zion. The same (regularly) as tsiyuwn; Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain
ofJerusalem -- Zion. see HEBREW tsiyuwn. 6725, 6726. Tsiyyon. 6727 ....
2777. charsuth -- potsherd
... east. From cherec (apparently in the sense of a red tile used for scraping); a potsherd,
ie (by implication) a pottery; the name of a gate atJerusalem -- east....
5538. Silla -- a place in Jer.
... NASB Word Usage Silla (1). Silla. From calal; an embankment; Silla, a place in
Jerusalem -- Silla. see HEBREW calal. 5537, 5538. Silla. 5539 . Strong's Numbers
3968. Meah -- a tower on the N. wall of Jer.
... NASB Word Usage hundred (2). Meah. The same as me'ah; Meah, a tower inJerusalem --
Meah. see HEBREW me'ah. 3967, 3968. Meah. 3969 . Strong's Numbers.
Library
Lectures of S. Cyril ofJerusalem
Lectures of S. Cyril ofJerusalem. <. Lectures of S. Cyril ofJerusalem St.
Cyril ofJerusalem. Schaff, Philip (Editor) Table of Contents....
The Journey toJerusalem
... THE JOURNEY TOJERUSALEM. THE JOURNEY TOJERUSALEM 8,7,8,7,8,8.... Jesus! what
was that which drew Thee. ToJerusalem's ancient gate? Ah!...
TheJerusalem Climate.
... The Tragic Break in the Plan TheJerusalem Climate. Then Jesus came.... He came
into the peculiar climate ofJerusalem.Jerusalem is Judea....
The Destruction ofJerusalem.
... 1. THE DESTRUCTION OFJERUSALEM. [Illustration: The Destruction OfJerusalem]...
From the crest of Olivet, Jesus looked uponJerusalem....
The NewJerusalem.
... EXPOSITION OF THE APOCALYPSE. The NewJerusalem. "And there came to me
one of the seven angels, who had the seven bowls full of...
Jerusalem
... A Chorographical Century. Chapters 21-30 Chapter 21Jerusalem. The... degrees.
And the latitude ofJerusalem is three-and-thirty degrees."....
Bishops ofJerusalem.
... Supplementary Notes and Tables. Bishops ofJerusalem. James. Justus. Gaius I. Dius.
Symeon. Levi. Symmachus. Germanio. Justus. Ephres. Gaius II. Gordius....
A Cry of Comfort forJerusalem
... LYRICS A CRY OF COMFORT FORJERUSALEM. Prelude to the Rhapsody of 'Zion Redeemed'.
JEHOVAH.... [Voices carry on the tidings across the desert toJerusalem....
The Destruction ofJerusalem and the Coming of Christ. Ch. 21:5-38
... THE CLOSING MINISTRY. CHS. 19:29 TO 21:38 I. The Destruction OfJerusalem And The
Coming Of Christ. Ch. 21:5-38.... 2. The Destruction ofJerusalem. Ch.21:20-24....
The Bishops ofJerusalem from the Age of Our Saviour to the Period...
... Book IV. Chapter V."The Bishops ofJerusalem from the Age of our Saviour
to the Period under Consideration. 1. The chronology of...
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