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  Many ancient sites around the world have been described or interpreted as "gates," "gateways," or "portals" , either in a literal, symbolic, or metaphysical sense. These labels are often rooted in myth, religious belief, architectural function, or modern speculative interpretations. Here's a breakdown of what this can mean: 🔹 1. Literal and Functional Gates In ancient times, city gates or monumental entrances were real, physical structures that regulated access and often held ceremonial or political significance . Ishtar Gate (Babylon, Iraq) : A massive ceremonial gate to the inner city of Babylon, dedicated to the goddess Ishtar. It was richly decorated and symbolized the city's grandeur and divine favor. Lion Gate (Mycenae, Greece) : This was the main entrance to the fortified city of Mycenae and featured a symbolic relief sculpture. It functioned as a literal threshold but also conveyed authority and divine protection. 🔹 2. Symbol...

Where in the Bible is this statement from? "they have eyes but they do not see ears and they do not hear" ChatGPT: The statement "they have eyes but they do not see, ears but they do not hear" appears multiple times in the Bible, often in slightly different forms. It is a recurring theme to describe people who are spiritually unresponsive despite having the faculties to perceive truth. Here are a few key references: Psalm 115:5-6 (NIV) "They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see. They have ears, but cannot hear, noses, but cannot smell." Isaiah 6:9-10 "He said, 'Go and tell this people: "Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving." Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes.'" Jeremiah 5:21 "Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear." Ezekiel 12:2 "So...