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  1. Smith's Bible Dictionary. Almon. (concealed) a city within the tribe of Benjamin, with "suburbs" given to the priests. (Joshua 21:18) [ALEMETH] Easton's Bible Dictionary. Hidden, one of the sacerdotal cities of Benjamin (Joshua 21:18), called also Alemeth (1 Chronicles 6:60). International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.

  2. The City as a Beacon of Light. While cities can be places of spiritual warfare, they are also meant to be beacons of light, shining the truth of God’s love and grace. In Matthew 5:14, Jesus describes believers as the “light of the world” and compares them to a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. “You are the light of the world.

  3. Aug 6, 2024 · Next, we have a record of the cities of the Canaanites, Sidon, Gaza, Sodom, etc. (10:12, 19; 11:3, 9; 36:31-39). The earliest description of a city is that of Sodom . Damascus is said to be the oldest of the post-Flood cities still inhabited today. Before the time of Abraham there were cities in Egypt (Numbers 13:22).

  4. Sep 9, 2024 · A city set on a hill cannot be hidden” (verse 14, NASB95). Jesus compared Christians to a city on a hill that cannot be hidden because kingdom people are meant to be a beacon in the night, providing spiritual light to a lost and dying world. Jesus said in John 9:5, “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”.

  5. Matthew 5:14. ESV "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. NIV "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. NASB You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; CSB "You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.

  6. Conclusion. In conclusion, the cities mentioned in the Bible, such as Jerusalem, Babylon, Bethlehem, Nineveh, Sodom and Gomorrah, Tyre, Nazareth, and Hebron, play significant prophetic roles in divine scripture. Each city represents various themes that contribute to the overall understanding of God’s plan for humanity.

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  8. Revelation 21:23-25. Cities have deep meaning and significance in the Bible. Learn about their purpose, why things go wrong when they are built, and God's ultimate plan for them. Watch our short explainer video and explore related podcasts, articles, Bible verses, and more.

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