Verse 5

But I(the LORD says) will be a wall of fire surrounding Jerusalem and the source of glory in her midst.’”

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 4:5 : 5 Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over its convocations a cloud and smoke by day and a bright flame of fire by night; indeed a canopy will accompany the LORD’s glorious presence.
  • Zech 9:8 : 8 Then I will surround my temple to protect it like a guard from anyone crossing back and forth; so no one will cross over against them anymore as an oppressor, for now I myself have seen it.
  • Rev 21:23 : 23 The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God lights it up, and its lamp is the Lamb.
  • Luke 2:32 : 32 a light, for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”
  • Isa 60:18-19 : 18 Sounds of violence will no longer be heard in your land, or the sounds of destruction and devastation within your borders. You will name your walls,‘Deliverance,’ and your gates,‘Praise.’ 19 The sun will no longer supply light for you by day, nor will the moon’s brightness shine on you; the LORD will be your permanent source of light– the splendor of your God will shine upon you.
  • Hag 2:7-9 : 7 I will also shake up all the nations, and they will offer their treasures; then I will fill this temple with glory.” So the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has said. 8 “The silver and gold will be mine,” decrees the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. 9 “The future splendor of this temple will be greater than that of former times,” the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has declared.“And in this place I will give peace,” decrees the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.”
  • Rev 21:10-11 : 10 So he took me away in the Spirit to a huge, majestic mountain and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God. 11 The city possesses the glory of God; its brilliance is like a precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper.
  • Rev 22:3-5 : 3 And there will no longer be any curse, and the throne of God and the Lamb will be in the city. His servants will worship him, 4 and they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 Night will be no more, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.
  • Isa 12:6 : 6 Cry out and shout for joy, O citizens of Zion, for the Holy One of Israel acts mightily among you!”
  • Isa 26:1-2 : 1 Judah Will Celebrate At that time this song will be sung in the land of Judah:“We have a strong city! The LORD’s deliverance, like walls and a rampart, makes it secure. 2 Open the gates so a righteous nation can enter– one that remains trustworthy.
  • Isa 33:21 : 21 Instead the LORD will rule there as our mighty king. Rivers and wide streams will flow through it; no war galley will enter; no large ships will sail through.
  • Ps 3:3 : 3 But you, LORD, are a shield that protects me; you are my glory and the one who restores me.
  • Ps 46:7-9 : 7 The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector!(Selah) 8 Come! Witness the exploits of the LORD, who brings devastation to the earth! 9 He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire. 10 He says,“Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!” 11 The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector!(Selah)
  • Ps 48:3 : 3 God is in its fortresses; he reveals himself as its defender.
  • Ps 48:12 : 12 Walk around Zion! Encircle it! Count its towers!