The Key of David
The invention of locks and keys is extremely ancient. But it was the Romans, nearly 2,000 years ago, who refined and developed their use. Because togas normally lacked pockets, they created the key ring. In biblical imagery, keys signify status, power, and authority. “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He [Jesus] who is holy, He who is true, “He who hGet More Articles—Subscribe Today!
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Doesn’t the key of David = Mercy?
When He opens His mercy no one can shut and when He closes His mercy no one can open.
He opened His mercy to the 5 wise virgins for they kept oil and beat their chests like the tax collector but the 5 foolish virgins forgot their oil and prided themselves like the pharisee and the door was shut upon them because He closed His mercy to them.
A door standing open in heaven unlocked by the key of mercy.