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"This is Jerusalem; I have set her in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her." Ezekiel 5:5
What city in the entire world is the "key" to Bible Prophecy? Is it Washington, Moscow, London, Paris, Peking, Tokyo, or Capetown? None of these! only one city in world history has been called "The City of God" (Psalms 87:3).
This city is called "Jebus, Salem, The Holy City, City of God, Zion, City of David, and Jerusalem." it is thought to have been in existence as far back as Genesis 14:18 where it is called "Salem": "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God." However, the first certain reference to it in the Bible by the current name, "Jerusalem", is in 1451 B.C. according to date. This would be over 3,400 years ago and makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. "Now it came to pass when Adonizedek, king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ali ....(Joshua 10:1). David moved his capitol from Hebron to Jerusalem about 1,000 B.C.
The Word "Jerusalem" means "City of Peace." This is ironical, for rivers of blood have been shed for its possession. it has been conquered over thirty times. The walls have been destroyed and rebuilt many times. in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah we have one account of the rebuilding of the walls. There have been so many Jerusalem buildings and walls demolished that it is said in certain areas that houses stand upon as much as thirty feet of rubble, rock and remain's of previous buildings and walls.
God chose Jerusalem to be His special city: "But I have chosen Jerusalem, that My name might be there." (2 Chronicles 6:6). "Jerusalem, the city which the LORD has chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put His name there" (2 Chronicles 12:13). God said that it is in the MIDDLE of the nations. "Thus saith the Lord GOD: This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst (middle of) the nations and countries that are round about her" (Ezekiel 5:5). It is the world's "Navel".
As you look at a map you can see that Jerusalem is strategically located on the main land route between Europe and Africa, two major continents. if you will look at a globe of the earth, note that Jerusalem is on the half of the world where 7/8th of the population dwell. Bible prophecy says it will one day be the center of world trade. it will also be the place where Christ will reign over the entire world as Lord of Lords and King of Kings (Micah. 4:2).
Jerusalem earth's belly button.. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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hubby says no, but that you will need special equipment to find the midst of the earth. sorry.
betty
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I think Greenwhich, England is at 0 degrees Longitude, is it not? That probably means it is "the midst of the earth"?
If anybody else knows anything, this is important for me to know.
God bless, ![[Cross]](graemlins/cross.gif) BORN AGAIN
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Genesis 48:16 The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
Multitude:
Strong's Number: 07230 Browse Lexicon
Original Word Word Origin
br from (07231)
Transliterated Word TDNT Entry
Rob TWOT - 2099c
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
robe Noun Masculine
Definition
1. multitude, abundance, greatness
1. multitude
1. abundance, abundantly
2. numerous
2. greatness
Midst:
Strongs Hebrew:
Strong's Number: 07130 Browse Lexicon
Original Word Word Origin
brq from (07126)
Transliterated Word TDNT Entry
Qereb TWOT - 2066a
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
keh'-reb Noun Masculine
Definition
1. midst, among, inner part, middle
1. inward part
1. physical sense
2. as seat of thought and emotion
3. as faculty of thought and emotion
2. in the midst, among, from among (of a number of persons)
3. entrails (of sacrificial animals)
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When one steps out into ones yard they can be said to be in the midst of the yard, just as the Word says they would be in the midst of the earth.
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Where is the midst of the earth?
Genesis 48:16
The Angel who redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads {Ephraim and Manasseh}; and let my name be named upon them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them {Ephraim and Manasseh} grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
Is that at Greenwich?
The middle of the West is presumably in the Mid-West, and the middle of the East is presumably in the Middle East.
But is the midst of the earth then at Greenwich?
God bless, BORN AGAIN
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