Valley Of Vision
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A poetic designation for Jerusalem found in the Book of Isaiah, emphasizing its role as a center for prophetic activity.
What is the meaning of Valley Of Vision in the Bible?
Valley of Vision is a poetic designation for Jerusalem found in Isaiah 22:1 and 22:5, referring to the topographical depression where the city stands and symbolizing its role as the center of prophetic revelation.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this term helps readers grasp the dual nature of Jerusalem in Isaiah's prophecy: it is both the physical location of the temple and the spiritual source of divine communication, while the context of the chapter contrasts this holy status with the city's impending judgment due to its lack of repentance.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.