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Psalm 118:19a "Open to me the gates of righteousness..."
Day 269 – Psalm 118
“Open to me the gates of righteousness…” Psalm 118:19a
GATES IN BIBLICAL TIMES
Gates were used in ancient Biblical times for a number of purposes. The following may be highlighted.
1. Many great cities had protective walls.
2. They served as Entrance and Exit for city dwellers.
3. Some gates were not just functional they were beautiful.
AN IMAGERY OF GATES
We have an imagery of “gates” in the following text:-
“Open to me the gates of righteousness;
I will go through them, and I will praise the LORD.
This is the gate of the LORD,
Through which the righteous shall enter.”
Psalm 118:19-20