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The elapsed time in Ezekiel 1:1

The elapsed time in Ezekiel 1:1

In the first verse of the book of Ezekiel, it reads:

Now in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth of the month, as I was among the captives by the river Chebar, the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.
(Ezek…

What is Babylon refering to in the New Testament?

What is Babylon refering to in the New Testament?

In the New Testament the city of Babylon is mentioned a few times. Notably in the book of Revelation:

6Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the
eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every
nat…