Isaiah 25:6-9 – See the note below for more on the “lavish banquet” of God prepared for all nations.
6 The Lord of hosts [6635- “what goes forth, an army, warfare, a host”; see Rev.19:14 ] will prepare [6213- “to do or make, to fashion, to accomplish, to press, to squeeze”] a lavish [8081- “fat, fatness, oil, olive oil; fig. richness”] banquet [4960- “a feast, a banquet”] for all peoples on this mountain [Mount Zion; Isaiah 24:23]; a banquet of aged wine [8105- “something preserved; wine matured by resting undisturbed on the lees”], choice pieces [8081- see def. for “lavish”] with marrow [more on the significance of marrow further below], and refined [2212- “to purge, refine, purify, strain, distil”], aged wine [8105].
7 And on this mountain He will swallow up [1104- “to swallow, to engulf, to be ended”] the covering [3875- “a veil, a covering, an envelope”] which is over all peoples, even the veil [4541- “a web, a veil, a covering”] which is stretched over all nations.
8 He will swallow up [1104] death for all time, and the Lord God will wipe tears away from all faces, and He will remove the reproach of His people from all the earth; for the Lord has spoken. [See Revelation 21]
9 And it will be said in that day, "Behold, this is our God for whom we have waited [6960- see def. above in Genesis 1:9-10] that He might save [3467- “to save, to be delivered, to help”] us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited [6960]; let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation [3444- “salvation, deliverance, aid, victory”]."
NASU
The Lord’s army that will go forth at His command has been fashioned/prepared by Him through the pressure that He has purposely applied in their lives (see the Bible study Gethsemane; The Oil Press Of God). Those who have submitted to the molding process of the Holy Spirit (i.e. sanctification) will be rewarded with the richness of oil and “aged wine” from heaven that will, first, be poured out within them, and then poured out from them to “all peoples” from every nation who humble themselves and come to the wedding feast of the Lamb. (This is pictured, in type, within John 2:1-11 by the six stone waterpots that were filled by Jesus with water that then miraculously became the new/best wine. It’s a picture of the water and Spirit, washed and then filled in John 3:5 that is necessary for salvation.)
In the book of Acts we read of the time when a Roman centurion named Cornelius who was “a righteous and God fearing man, well spoken of by the entire nation of the Jews” (Acts 10:22), was directed by an angel to send for Peter, asking him to come share a message with them. Once he arrived at this Gentile’s home, and after receiving a vision from the Lord earlier regarding, he declared;
“‘You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a man who is a Jew to associate with a foreigner or to visit him; and yet God has shown me that I should not call any man unholy or unclean’ … Peter said: ‘I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him.’”
(Acts 10:28, 34-35/NASU)
Jesus, the Bread of Life, is the “lavish banquet” that has been prepared through His sacrifice for all nations.
The Lord’s chosen vessels of honor will be filled with “aged wine” that has been “matured by resting undisturbed on the lees (there’s more detailed insights explaining this below).” They have been strained, refined, purified, and purged by remaining in the unsettling process of the Holy Spirit (i.e. sanctification). Their submission to the Refiner’s fire has caused them to be ready to hold and retain the “fatness/richness” of truth (i.e. new wine in a new wineskin) that will set them free, first (i.e. “first-fruits”).
Afterwards, the Lord will lead others upward in Himself to the high place of His choosing (i.e. His “holy mountain” represented by Mount Zion) where they will partake of the “royal wine” in abundance, to their hearts desire. It will be poured out for them through His faithful servants that have been prepared, and now possess it within them (see Zechariah 4:11-14 below).
In the first chapter of the book of Esther, a picture, in type of this very thing is given to us. We are told that King Ahasuerus held a banquet/feast for all those who served in his presence (more on this further below in the section The Fatness Of God). It says;
“Wine was served in goblets [3627- “a vessel, a receptacle; something prepared”] of gold, each one different [8138- “to repeat, to do again, to change, to alter”] from the other, and the royal [4438- “kingdom, a rule, a dominion”] wine was abundant, in keeping with the king's liberality. By the king's command each guest was allowed to drink in his own way [there was no compulsion (“the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something”)], for the king instructed all the wine stewards [7227- “a captain, a chief, prestigious, powerful, great, strong”] to serve each man what he wished [7522- “a will, a desire, a pleasure”].”
(Esther 1:7-8/NIV)
“Drinks were served in golden vessels of various kinds, and the royal wine was plentiful according to the king's bounty. The drinking was done according to the law, there was no compulsion, for so the king had given orders to each official of his household that he should do according to the desires of each person.”
(Esther 1:7-8/NASU)
“And they served drinks in golden vessels, each vessel being different from the other, with royal wine in abundance, according to the generosity of the king. In accordance with the law, the drinking was not compulsory; for so the king had ordered all the officers of his household, that they should do according to each man's pleasure.”
(Esther 1:7-8/NKJV)
Notice first that the wine was served in “golden vessels, each one different from the other.” The Lord also has within His house, various golden vessels of honor (see 2 Timothy 2:20-21), according to the purity of their walks before Him. And though these vessels of gold are uniquely different in their outer form, they all contain the same thing within them; the royal wine of the king. This is the oneness of heart and mind of the Lord that the golden vessels of honor in His house possess. It is of the same nature and character, which is His. The truth of the Lord that He has given to these “wine stewards” will be poured out within the hearts and minds of those who come to His wedding feast, according to their desire.
So the question is, “How much of the new wine of the Lord do you desire? What is your ‘heart’s desire’ toward His truth, towards being filled with His ‘royal wine’?” The Lord is willing and able to reveal to you, by the Holy Spirit, as much as you desire, without compulsion.
The Golden Vessels Of The Lord
Isaiah 52:1, 7, 11
1 Awake, awake, clothe yourself in your strength, O Zion; clothe yourself [“clothed with power from on high” in Luke 24:49 below] in your beautiful [8597- “glory, honor, beauty, splendor”] garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city; for the uncircumcised and the unclean will no longer come into you. [Which sounds as though they had been allowed to enter in. Now though, the Lord was calling them out, as He will in His kingdom at the end of the age. Those who will not allow the Holy Spirit to circumcise their hearts, thereby reentering their unclean state without repentance (2 Peter 2:20-22), will be cast out into the place of weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 13:38-43; see the Bible study Outer Darkness).]
7 How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news [the gospel], who announces peace and brings good news of happiness, who announces salvation, and says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
11 Depart, depart, go out from there [what is “there”?], touch nothing unclean; Go out of the midst of her, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the Lord.
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Isaiah 66:20 – See the note below.
20 "Then they [“survivors” in verse 19] shall bring all your brethren from all the nations as a grain offering to the Lord, on horses, in chariots, in litters, on mules and on camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem," says the Lord, "just as the sons of Israel bring their grain offering in a clean [2889- “pure”] vessel to the house of the Lord.
NASU
Isaiah describes the “brethren from all the nations” being brought to the Lord in clean vessels. Per Vine’s Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words, the Hebrew for “clean” “denotes the absence of impurity, filthiness, defilement, or imperfection. It is applied concretely to substances that are genuine [see 1 Peter 1:6-7 right below] or unadulterated as well as describing an unstained condition of a spiritual or ceremonial nature.” It is this pure condition of heart, one cleansed by the washing of water with the word (Ephesians 5:25-27), that David declares will allow us to ascend the hill of the Lord, and to stand in His holy place (Psalm 24:3-6).
Vine’s also adds the following warning in regards to not touching a dead body and be declared by God as being in an “unclean” state (of heart and mind);
“The people of the old covenant were told that “he that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days” (Numbers 19:11). A priest was not to defile himself "for the dead among his people" except "for his kin, that is near unto him" (Leviticus 21:1-2). This relaxation of the rule was even denied the high priest and a Nazarite during "all the days that he separateth himself unto the Lord" (Numbers 6:6).”
I firmly believe that for us today, this is a warning to separate from a “dead body” of Christians that will cause us to become “unclean” for a time period of seven, unable to enter into the presence of God. This is a picture of the “foolish virgins” in the church who will be shut out of the wedding feast of the Lamb (Matthew 25:1-13). They heard the midnight call of God to “Come out and be separate,” but would not obey, causing their lamps to not have the oil of the Holy Spirit that would safely light their path to the King. They will be shut out of the presence of God and His people for the seven year period known as the tribulation.
Paul wrote about this crucial need of separation in his second letter to the church in Corinth, saying;
“Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? Or what harmony has Christ with Belial, or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever? Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, "I WILL DWELL IN THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM; AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE. "Therefore, COME OUT FROM THEIR MIDST AND BE SEPARATE," says the Lord. "AND DO NOT TOUCH WHAT IS UNCLEAN; And I will welcome you. And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to Me," Says the Lord Almighty.”
(2 Corinthians 6:14-18/NASU)
Paul makes it clear that separation is necessary before our being welcomed. (See the Bible study Two 42’s, Two 40’s, Three 33’s, And Three 7’s for more on the necessity of separation before arrival can occur.)
1 Peter 1:6-9 – See the note below.
6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials [3986- “a putting to proof, trial, proving”],
7 that the genuineness [1383- “a testing, trustworthiness”] of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested [1381- “to test, to approve, to examine, to prove”] by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
9 receiving the end of your faith — the salvation of your souls. [See Hebrews 10:36 which says, “
NKJV
Peter refers to a faith that is “much more precious than gold.” It’s one that has been tested by various trials and proven to be genuine (i.e. trustworthy) by Him. The crucible of fiery trials is the Master’s way of burning off the dross in His children’s lives. There’s no alternate manner. Those whose faith has been proven to be genuine through their response to the “putting to proof” of their faith will rejoice with “joy inexpressible and full of glory” at the return of Jesus Christ.
It is through the testing of our faith that perseverance is produced, a perseverance without which we will not stand firm until the end (Matthew 10:22, 24:13; Rev. 3:10), thereby finishing the race per the guidelines of God, in order to receive the prize of salvation without being disqualified (1 Cor. 6:24-27).
Regarding the necessity of perseverance gained through trials (Romans 5:3), without which we will not be able to “receive the end of your faith; the salvation of your souls,” the writer of Hebrews, in agreement with Peter, makes the following declaration;
“You need to persevere [5281- “cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy, a patient enduring”] so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For in just a very little while, ‘He who is coming will come and will not delay. But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him.’ But we are not of those who shrink back [5289- “a withdrawing; i.e. (by implication) apostasy”] and are destroyed, but of those who believe [4102- “firm persuasion, faithfulness”] and are saved.” [NKJV: “…but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.”]
(Hebrews 10:36-39/NIV)
Too many Christians have accepted the doctrine of demons that says you will receive the prize simply because you started the race in Christ (i.e. once saved, always saved). That is a lie from the pit that, when accepted, will shipwreck many Christians’ faith. By not seeing the need to submit to the refining process of the Holy Spirit, repenting when necessary, they will never bring to completion their faith in Christ (i.e. “the end of your faith”). Thankfully, the Lord is patient with us when we stumble, but we must understand the dire need for perseverance. Without it, we will not receive the salvation of our souls.
Zechariah 4:11-14 – The prophet describes “the two who are anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth,” pouring out their “golden oil.” Natural oil flows through pipelines underground. I see the underground church being the “underground” pipeline, not the church above ground, that the golden oil of the Lord will be flowing through in the last days. The “Golden Age” will only be for the faithful church of the Lord. (See chapter thirteen, The Underground Church in my book Walking In The Light; Small Groups And Discipleship.)
11 Then I asked the angel, "What are these two olive trees on the right and the left of the lampstand?"
12 Again I asked him, "What are these two olive branches beside the two gold pipes that pour out golden oil?"
13 He replied, "Do you not know what these are?" "No, my lord," I said.
14 So he said, "These are the two who are anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth."
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Aged Wine; “wine matured by resting undisturbed on the lees”
In ancient Palestine;
Wine was left on the lees to increase its flavor and strength.
Before drinking, wine was strained to remove the lees, and was then called “well refined.”
Wine left on its lees for too long can become thick and syrupy, losing its intended flavor and quality [see Matthew 5:13 right below]. Similarly, individuals or nations that become “settled on their lees” are depicted as spiritually lethargic, resistant to change, and lacking in spiritual vitality [such as foolish virgins and lukewarm Laodiceans]. [taken from the article below]
The process of refining wine by pouring it from vessel to vessel is symbolic of the trials and challenges that God uses to purify and strengthen His people [see Jeremiah 48:11 below]. [taken from the article below]
Matthew 5:13 – From what Jesus taught, it seems that salt becoming tasteless is a description of an “insipid,” foolish virgin (i.e. “tasteless,” lukewarm Christian) that is left out/thrown out of the wedding feast, only to be “trampled under foot by men.” The reason they will be “trampled under foot by men” is that they “trampled under foot the Son of God,” insulting the Spirit of grace by sinning willfully after “receiving the knowledge of the truth” (i.e. receiving Christ; see Hebrews 10:26-31), without repenting. (See 1 Samuel 2:29-30; the definition for “kick at” is “to trample down; i.e. (figuratively) to despise.”)
13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless [3471- “to become insipid [see def. below], to make flat and tasteless, to be foolish, to act foolishly”], how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out [“cast out”] and trampled under foot [2661- “to trample down; to treat with rudeness and insulting neglect”] by men.”
NASU
“Insipid”
lacking flavor
not having a strong taste or character
having no interest or energy (i.e. life-less)
Articles About “Lees”
“…what does ‘settled on their lees’ mean? As one may have guessed, it is an expression derived from winemaking. Lees are what we call ‘dregs,’ particles of solid matter that fall to the bottom of the vat or jar or bottle during fermentation. Back in ancient Israel, they liked to leave their wine on the lees to make it stronger, but there was a time limit to how long they could leave it there. Good wine left on its lees becomes stronger and more flavorful, but if left too long, it can become thick and syrupy—to put it bluntly, it will be ruined. So, a diligent winemaker would periodically pour the wine from one vat to another, straining off the lees.
The illustration shows that a person settled on his lees was at least slothful, maybe even complacent, indifferent, and apathetic. Bad wine left on the lees becomes harsh and bitter. We can certainly understand the metaphor here. What happens to a person who lives with his sins? Does he not become worse? Sin's addictive quality causes him to plunge deeper and need more or worse sin to satisfy him. For example, a person who broods in smoldering anger over some supposed offense eventually becomes bitter and hateful.”
(https://bibletruthpublishers.com/lees/ljm21430#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWines%20on%20the%20lees%E2%80%9D%20are,Isaiah%2025%3A6)
“‘Wines on the lees’ are wines left undisturbed on their sediment to mature (Isaiah 25:6). The expression ‘settled on the lees’ is used figuratively of Moab, which had not been disturbed as other nations (Jeremiah 48:11). Also for those who in Jerusalem remained in the Jordan valley indifferent and undisturbed amidst the evils upon which punishments were threatened (Zephaniah 1:12). A very significant type of the poor apathetic world, and of the self-satisfied and unconcerned spirit of Christendom.”
“Lees, also known as dregs or sediment, refer to the solid particles that settle at the bottom of a container of wine during the fermentation process. In biblical times, the term “lees” was used metaphorically to describe various spiritual and moral conditions, often carrying a negative connotation.
Biblical References
1. Jeremiah 48:11 – “Moab has been at ease from his youth, settled like wine on its dregs; he has not been poured from vessel to vessel, nor has he gone into exile. So his flavor has remained unchanged, and his aroma is unspoiled.” In this passage, the prophet Jeremiah uses the imagery of wine left on its lees to describe Moab's complacency and resistance to change. The nation is likened to wine that has not been disturbed, suggesting a lack of growth or refinement due to an absence of trials or challenges.
[Wine being poured from one vessel to another is a picture of moving from one place to another, not remaining in the same place, spiritually speaking. We can become very comfortable in a certain place, whether it be physically, mentally, or spiritually. But while in the Holy Spirit’s process of being refined in Christ (i.e. “sanctification”), we must be ready and willing to move forward, with Him, as He directs. I’m sure that many of the children of Israel became, at times, quite comfortable in one of their 41 encampments in the wilderness while on their way to the Promised Land. Like us, they might have felt very “settled” at times, not desiring to move again per the Holy Spirit’s timing, but they had not yet arrived at the desired destination of the Lord.]
2. Zephaniah 1:12 – “At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men settled in complacency, who say in their hearts, ‘The LORD will not do good, nor will He do evil.’” The Hebrew word translated as “complacency” can also be understood as “settled on their lees.” This metaphor highlights the spiritual indifference and self-satisfaction of the people, who have become stagnant in their faith and dismissive of God's active role in their lives.
Symbolism and Interpretation
In the biblical context, lees symbolize stagnation, complacency, and a false sense of security. Wine left on its lees for too long can become thick and syrupy, losing its intended flavor and quality. Similarly, individuals or nations that become “settled on their lees” are depicted as spiritually lethargic, resistant to change, and lacking in spiritual vitality.
The process of refining wine by pouring it from vessel to vessel is symbolic of the trials and challenges that God uses to purify and strengthen His people. Just as wine is improved by being separated from its lees, believers are called to undergo spiritual refinement, shedding complacency and embracing growth in their relationship with God.
Theological Implications
The imagery of lees serves as a warning against spiritual complacency and the dangers of a stagnant faith. It underscores the importance of remaining vigilant and responsive to God's guidance and discipline. The metaphor encourages believers to seek continual renewal and transformation, avoiding the pitfalls of self-satisfaction and indifference to God's work in their lives.
In a broader theological sense, the concept of lees can be seen as a call to spiritual maturity. Just as wine is meant to be enjoyed at its best, Christians are called to live out their faith with vibrancy and purpose, allowing God to refine and shape them into vessels of His grace and truth.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Hebrew shemarim), from a word meaning to keep or preserve. It was applied to “lees” from the custom of allowing wine to stand on the lees that it might thereby be better preserved (Isaiah 25:6). “Men settled on their lees” (Zephaniah 1:12) are men “hardened or crusted.” The image is derived from the crust formed at the bottom of wines long left undisturbed (Jeremiah 48:11). The effect of wealthy undisturbed ease on the ungodly is hardening. They become stupidly secure (Comp. Psalm 55:19; Amos 6:1). To drink the lees (Psalm 75:8) denotes severe suffering.”
The Fatness Of God
The “fatness/richness” of God, part of the Hebrew definition for “lavish” back in Isaiah 25:6-9, is used figuratively in the Bible to describe the abundance of God’s goodness (Psalm 36:8). It can also refer to the “best part” of something (Numbers 18:12). This, I believe, is pictured, in type, by the “best wine,” or “choice wine” that was saved for last in the wedding feast that Jesus and His disciples went to (John 2:1-11). Jesus and His followers (i.e. the “friends of God”) will also be at a wedding feast, His wedding feast, at the end of this age where He will, once again, manifest His glory to them, “lavishly” pouring out His “best/choice wine” for all who will attend. (Lavishly: “in a very generous or extravagant manner; in profusion”; See the Bible study Gethsemane; The Oil Press Of God.)
In the beginning of the book of Esther, we are told that King Ahasuerus, in the third year of his reign, held a banquet/feast for all those who served in his presence (see the Bible studies The Third Day, and The Third Day Gathering);
“And he displayed the riches [6238- “riches, wealth, abundance”] of his royal glory and the splendor of his great majesty for many days, 180 days. When these days were completed, the king gave a banquet [4960- “feast”] lasting seven days for all the people who were present [4672- “to come forth, meet or be present”] at the citadel in Susa, from the greatest to the least, in the court of the garden of the king's palace.”
(Esther 1:4-5/NASU)
I see the banquet of the Lord at the end of this age being revealed to us, in type, through this. It’s not for everyone, but for those who “come forth” at His command, and willingly serve in His presence. I believe the seven days are representative of the seven-year period on earth known as the tribulation that the faithful servants of the Lord will be removed from, into their King’s presence. They will see the riches of His royal glory, and the splendor of His great majesty.
The Significance Of The Location Of Susa
Daniel 8:1-2 – While describing his vision, Daniel reveals that the citadel of Susa was in the province of Elam [5867- “hidden, i.e. distant; eternity”], by the Ulai [195- “my leaders (mighties)”] canal. It appears that Ulai, through its name, also has a connection with oil;
Meaning
Unclear but perhaps Muddy Water or Clear Water
Well-Olived, Well-Oiled [see the Bible study Gethsemane; The Oil Press Of God]
Protruder, Front Runner, Foolish
Etymology
From resembling Farsi or Arabic terms.
From the Greek noun ελαια (elaia), olive (tree), or ευελαια (euelaia), well-olived (rich in olive oil or trees).
From the Hebrew verb אלל ('alal), to stick out.
Related names
Via ελαια (elaia): Olivet
“In the Bible, rivers invariably refer to the culture they supported (from Egypt's Nile to Babylon's Euphrates and Israel's Jordan) and the Ulai is firmly connected to the Persian government from whence sprang the Pharisaic tradition, the rabbis and thus modern Judaism and Christianity…”
Etymology of the name Ulai
What the original name u-la-a may have meant to the original speakers is no longer clear… The Greek name Ευλαιως (Eulaios) obviously resembles the noun ελαια (elaia), meaning olive (tree), or the adjective ευελαια (euelaia), which means rich in olive trees:
The noun ελαια (elaia) means olive and refers to both the fruit and the whole tree. It may be akin to the verb ελαυνω (elauno), to impel or urge on, and ultimately to the Latin word elate, from which we get our adjective “elated.”
The Hebrew name אולי (Ulai) clearly relates to the noun אול ('ul), belly or front runner, from the verb אלל ('alal), to stick out (both positively and negatively):
The root אלל ('alal) predominantly describes a protruding or sticking out. This may be positive (when one leads a collective), neutral (when one is a tree), or negative (when one fails convention). The latter sense in particular describes foolishness, or at least a failure to live up to cognitive standards or common codes of conduct.
Nouns אלון ('allon), אלה ('alla) and אלה ('elah) refer to oaks or terebinths but note the similarities with the demonstrative pronoun אלה ('elleh), “these,” and אלה ('eloah) meaning god or God.
Nouns אליל ('elil) and אלול ('elul) mean worthlessness or a worthless thing (a thing that sticks out of the economy of useful things). Adjectives אויל ('ewil) and אולי ('ewili) mean foolish, and noun אולת ('iwwelet) means foolishness or folly. Noun אול ('ul) may mean belly or leading man.
Nouns אולם ('ulam) and אילם ('elam) mean porch. The former is identical to an adverb that means “however” or “but.” Another adverb אולי ('ulay) means “perhaps.”
Noun איל ('ayil), “protruder,” refers in the Bible to a ram, a pillar, a chief and, yet again, a terebinth. Noun איל ('ayyal) means stag or deer — hence the panting deer of Psalm 42 also describes an ignoramus longing for instruction — and its feminine counterpart אילה ('ayyala) means doe.
The verb יאל (ya'al) means to be foolish, gullible or even simply compliant and pleased to go along in no particularly negative way.
Ulai meaning
It's no longer clear what the name Ulai may have meant to the original name givers, but to the Greeks it referred to a wealth in olives and olive oil (and thus light), which in turn would have reminded Greek-speaking people with a Hebrew background of their anointed kings (the word for “anointed one” is Christ in Greek and Messiah in Hebrew).”
What I see being revealed through the location of the Citadel of Susa in the province of Elam, by the Ulai canal, is that in the stronghold of the Lord, the faithful servants of the Lord will be hidden in the day of His wrath on the wicked (Zephaniah 2:2). Though the world will be plunged into great misery and despair, they will be immersed in the joy and glory of the Lord. It is a place in Him filled with the vast richness of the Holy Spirit...
(see part 2 for more of this study...)
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