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Wall

Government & Society • Both
Walls enclosed and protected cities, houses, and sacred buildings. They represented strength and security, while Scripture also uses walls figuratively for divine protection and the final glory of the holy city.
Biblical Usage
Walls distinguished fortified cities from unwalled villages and are associated with defense and security. Scripture also uses the image figuratively for safety and protection, and the holy city is described with a wall having foundations and gates.
Scripture References
Ezekiel 38:11 Leviticus 25:29-34 Numbers 13:28 Deuteronomy 3:5 1 Kings 6:7 1 Kings 7:9-12 1 Kings 20:30 Mark 13:1 Mark 13:2 Isaiah 26:1 Isaiah 60:18 Revelation 21:12-20