Topical Bible: Jerusalem: Called: Holy Mountain

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Jerusalem, often referred to as the "Holy Mountain," holds a significant place in biblical history and theology. This designation underscores its spiritual and religious importance, particularly in the context of God's covenant with Israel and His divine presence among His people.

Biblical References:

The term "Holy Mountain" is used in various passages to describe Jerusalem, emphasizing its sanctity and the presence of God. In the book of Isaiah, the prophet speaks of a future time when Jerusalem will be exalted: "In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it" (Isaiah 2:2). This prophecy highlights Jerusalem's role as a spiritual center for all nations.

Jeremiah also refers to Jerusalem as a holy place, stating, "At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the LORD, and all the nations will be gathered to it, to the name of the LORD in Jerusalem. They will no longer follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts" (Jeremiah 3:17). This passage reflects the city's future as a focal point of divine governance and worship.

Theological Significance:

Jerusalem's designation as the "Holy Mountain" is deeply rooted in its association with the Temple, the dwelling place of God's presence on earth. The Temple Mount, where Solomon's Temple once stood, is considered the epicenter of this holiness. The Psalms frequently celebrate Jerusalem's sacred status, as seen in Psalm 48:1-2: "Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King" .

The holiness of Jerusalem is not only a matter of its physical location but also its spiritual significance as the site of pivotal events in salvation history. It is the city where Jesus Christ was crucified and resurrected, fulfilling the prophecies and establishing the new covenant.

Prophetic Vision:

The prophetic literature of the Old Testament often envisions a future where Jerusalem, as the "Holy Mountain," becomes the center of God's kingdom on earth. Zechariah 8:3 declares, "This is what the LORD says: 'I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain'" . This vision anticipates a time of restoration and divine presence, where Jerusalem serves as the heart of God's redemptive plan.

Conclusion:

Jerusalem's identity as the "Holy Mountain" is integral to its role in biblical theology. It symbolizes God's enduring covenant with His people and His ultimate plan for redemption and restoration. As the site of the Temple and the events of Christ's passion, Jerusalem remains a focal point of faith and hope for believers, embodying the promise of God's eternal kingdom.

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Daniel 9:16,20
O LORD, according to all your righteousness, I beseech you, let your anger and your fury be turned away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain: because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and your people are become a reproach to all that are about us.
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The Holy City; Or, the New Jerusalem:
... of Jerusalem (Zechariah 8:3), he saith, moreover, that Jerusalem shall be called
a city of truth, and the mountain of the Lord of hosts, the holy mountain. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the holy city or the.htm

His Journey to Rome, Venice, Jerusalem, and the Holy Land
... From Cyprus they went to another port called Salinae, ten ... He decided to remain in
Jerusalem, in order to visit the ... not suffer him to remain in those holy places ...
/.../loyola/the autobiography of st ignatius/chapter iv his journey to.htm

The Mountainous Country of Judea.
... back of mountains, that runs from the utmost southern cost as far as Hebron, and
almost as Jerusalem itself. Which the Holy Scripture called "The hill ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 11 the mountainous country.htm

Bethphage
... without Jerusalem, where is no place to eat the holy things ... mountain was so called;
and the outermost street of Jerusalem within the walls was called by the ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 37 bethphage.htm

Holiness
... name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with ... The church of God is called
a mountain of ... Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem ...
//christianbookshelf.org/byers/sanctification/chapter ix holiness.htm

Jerusalem
... Abraham called the place Jireh; Shem called it Shalem ... The Gloss: "The inhabitants
of Jerusalem did not let out ... the Temple, and the Temple, and the Holy of Holies ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 21 jerusalem.htm

The Gospel Day Seen in Prophecy.
... They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth ... is left in
Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy." Isa.4:2 ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /the gospel day seen in.htm

Epistle Xlvi. To Isacius, Bishop of Jerusalem .
... Church that imposition of hands whereby the Holy Spirit is ... that in the Church which
is called Neas, strifes ... arise with your Church in the city of Jerusalem. ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xlvi to isacius bishop.htm

From the Thirteenth Chapter.
... and holy mountain that is at Jerusalem, an image ... by Daniel the prophet standing in
the holy place, let ... who readeth understand." [2306] It is called a contempt ...
/.../from the thirteenth chapter.htm

The New Jerusalem.
... to a vast and high mountain, and shewed me the holy city Jerusalem, descending out ...
at the commencement of the millennium, when those who are called to the ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the new jerusalem.htm