GATES

GATES

There are twelve gates, and every several gate of one pearl; “and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel”. Gates denote reception. If this figurative city is exclusive it is also receptive. If the wall determines its limits, the gates (or entrance), which are not shut at all by day, show that it is open - the reception large enough for the people of God on earth.