Matthew 16: 18

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

In ancient times, most cities and palaces had two gates, the outer gate that acts as a fortification forte and the inner one. In between the two gates is a passageway where decisions are been made. It served as the court, elites sit there to discuss and share ideas. It was where contracts and transactions were made. In recent times, the gates can be likened to the House of Assembly. In summary the gates are where powers and authorities of a city gather to make decisions.

Let us take a look at other places where gates were mentioned in the bible.

1. Daniel was made Prime minister so he sat in the gates of the King ( Dan 2:49).

2. Absalom judged affairs by the gates ( 2 Sam 15:2).

3. Boaz sealed the deal in front of witnesses to marry Ruth in the gates ( Ruth 4:11).

4. Brideprice was paid at the gates (Deut 22:15)

5. Lot met the Angels while sitting in the gates ( Gen 19:1).

6. Mordecai sat at the King's gate , implying he was of high status hence incurring the wrath of his enemies (Esther 2:21, 5:9).

7. Just judgement are done in the gates ( Amos 5:15)

Note also that the noun used here is plural "gates" not a "gate" of hell. Also the verb used "prevail" means to dominate, gain influence over. A physical gate cannot prevail over its enemies. Prevailing is as a result of offensive attack. The work of physical gates rather is defense.

Hence what the passage means is, the actions and plans of authorities, powers, spiritual rulers of darkness can never prevail against the Church no matter how hard they come. They can use persecutions, trials, wars, genocide but God will ensure that his Children are never wiped away from the face of the earth till the rapture.

Also, whenever the gates of hell at your workplace, city begin to persecute the Church(body of true Christians) and they call upon the Lord their God in heaven, He will stretch his mighty hand and in accordance to his Word, upturn the situation to favour his Children.

Feel free to add your contribution. Happy sunday.

It doesn’t mean much.... because Heaven also have gates

The gate in Heaven is to Prevent Buhari, Lai Mohammed, Buratai,Lauretta Onochie and femi Adesenya from trespassing

I HOPE I MADE SENSE

Usually a gate is an illustration of the strength or quality of a house and the things in it, because it is meant to serve as a protector or shield. So the stronger and more qualitative houses including things they contain have stronger and more quality gates.

So the strength or quality of a gate often equates to those of the house and the things inside them.

Therefore "the gates of hell" illustrate the full strength and quality of hell and Satan who resides there, hence what Jesus meant by that saying was that even if Satan comes with his best and everything he had at his disposal against His church, he shall still not prevail (fail).

It's important to note though that the church Jesus spoke of in that case was actually that which He built upon His Words which is the Rock!

God bless.

jesusjnr2020:
Usually a gate is an illustration of the strength or quality of a house or the things in it, because it is meant to act as a protector or shield. So the stronger and more qualitative houses including things they contain have stronger and more quality gates.

So the strength or quality of a gate often equates to those of the house and the things inside them.

So the gates of hell refers to the full strength and quality of hell and Satan who resides there, hence Jesus meant by that saying that even if Satan comes with everything he has at his disposal against His church, he shall still not prevail (fail).

It's important to note though that the church Jesus spoke of in that case was actually that which He built upon His Words which is the Rock!

God bless.

The op explains it all. You are just commenting.

When they said the gate of hell they where referring to Nigeria.

Mokason288:
It doesn’t mean much.... because Heaven also have gates

The gate in Heaven is to Prevent Buhari, Lai Mohammed, Lauretta Onochie and femi Adesenya from trespassing

I HOPE I MADE SENSE

u make brain sha

For my understanding, it means the evil of this world cannot stop you .

Exmilitant:
The op explains it all. You are just commenting.

It wasn't meant for you if you can't comprehend it.

The gates of hell is synonymous with Nigeria

Oyedepo know the meaning and where the hate is located

Lol.

It’s all an Illusion .

Wakeup9ja
Keepupng

Fire can burn down any gate.
Gate of hell mean sex


I want to explore

My self imposed boundary

Fufil my fantasies

Over numerous eyes

Knowing I am being watched

Makes me receptive to the act

Put on revealing dress

And nothing underneath my mini skirt

To plant the desire

In the mind of strangers

Until I met a young man at the bar

Who seems willing to ride

Took bottles to summon courage

And deal with the awkwardness

I felt his hands on me

And his kiss on my neck

I fondled his shaft

And swallowed its contents

I could twist and turn

Over his strong hands that held me firm

I felt his sweat dripping down

Unsure whose name to moan

His experience intoxicated me

He satisfied my deepest longing

He left without words of love

No phone number , No email address

I feel used and dumped

I miss my husband

https://tobechispeaks./tag/passion/

jesusjnr2020:
Usually a gate is an illustration of the strength or quality of a house or the things in it, because it is meant to act as a protector or shield. So the stronger and more qualitative houses including things they contain have stronger and more quality gates.

So the strength or quality of a gate often equates to those of the house and the things inside them.

Therefore "the gates of hell" refer to the full strength and quality of hell and Satan who resides there, hence Jesus meant by that saying that even if Satan comes with everything he has at his disposal against His church, he shall still not prevail (fail).

It's important to note though that the church Jesus spoke of in that case was actually that which He built upon His Words which is the Rock!

God bless.

accurate too, thanks for your wonderful contribution.

On Which rock did Jesus build his church?

The seven gates leading to hell

Mokason288:
It doesn’t mean much.... because Heaven also have gates

The gate in Heaven is to Prevent Buhari, Lai Mohammed, Buratai,Lauretta Onochie and femi Adesenya from trespassing

I HOPE I MADE SENSE

Una no go kill person with laughter for dis nairaland

First of all seek the real meaning of hell and then start getting the clearer meaning.

You believe in a place where fire burns forever and ever?

And ure asking who got the keys?

Let me ask you a question: Have you ever seen hell before? Have you been there? Has anyone snapped an image of hell before?

And because you find it in a questionable book, you believe that is where people will end up forever and ever and ever.

Please let common sense prevail.

Control of sin

Nowhere in the New Testament did Christ say His followers would always triumph over their persecutors. If that were so the Apostles would not have been murdered.


The gate of hell in the New Testament is about sin making slaves of Christians. That is what Christ foreclosed

www.thetruechristianfaith.com

For me hell is not just in heaven
You can be on earth and be in hell..
Once you draw back from what God says...
you will suffer...
Nigeria is worst than hell today because of the works of our hands.
Some marriage are hell
2 chronicle 15:3
For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach and without the law.
vs 4
But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought him, and he was found by them.

The moment you connect with God and his laws ..you are free from hell. ..

God sent us an invitation in Isaiah 1:18
"Come now, let us settle the matter," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.

notice the first sentence
"Come Now"
Today is not late

Gate of heaven is all I know, sure, that's where I'm going.

thank you, father. ❤❤❤

jesusjnr2020:
Usually a gate is an illustration of the strength or quality of a house or the things in it, because it is meant to act as a protector or shield. So the stronger and more qualitative houses including things they contain have stronger and more quality gates.

So the strength or quality of a gate often equates to those of the house and the things inside them.

Therefore "the gates of hell" refer to the full strength and quality of hell and Satan who resides there, hence Jesus meant by that saying that even if Satan comes with everything he has at his disposal against His church, he shall still not prevail (fail).

It's important to note though that the church Jesus spoke of in that case was actually that which He built upon His Words which is the Rock!

God bless.

gbam gbamer gbamest

jesusjnr2020:
It wasn't meant for you if you can't comprehend it.

Stop booking space you know nothing.

Exmilitant:
Stop booking space you know nothing.

Coming from you it means exactly the opposite.

By the way, I have the right to book spaces as much as I want just as you and every other person does

But you know why my own pains you.

JourneytoEL:
accurate too, thanks for your wonderful contribution.

Thank you too.

God bless you.

Mokason288:
It doesn’t mean much.... because Heaven also have gates

The gate in Heaven is to Prevent Buhari, Lai Mohammed, Buratai,Lauretta Onochie and femi Adesenya from trespassing

I HOPE I MADE SENSE

You did not.

Have u seen ancient gates, they are manned not by civilians but by well trained military who takes order from the the commander.
This military watches the gates against intruders the permissions to let in or out and to fortify and defend the city or initiate an offensive against an entity or entities.

So the gates of hell refers to the authorities (1st gate) and forces (2ndgate) of darkness.