Isa 54:12 | JFB | STEP | 12. windows-- rather, "battlements"; literally, "suns"; applied to battlements from their radiated appearance. agates-- rather, "rubies." carbuncles-- literally, "sparkling gems"; the carbuncle when held to the sun becomes like a burning coal. all thy borders-- rather, "thy whole circuit," consisting of precious stones. The glory of the Church on earth, when the Hebrew Church, according to the original design, shall be the metropolis of Christendom.

‏ Isaiah 54:12

12. windows--rather, "battlements"; literally, "suns"; applied to battlements from their radiated appearance.

agates--rather, "rubies."

carbuncles--literally, "sparkling gems"; the carbuncle when held to the sun becomes like a burning coal.

all thy borders--rather, "thy whole circuit," consisting of precious stones. The glory of the Church on earth, when the Hebrew Church, according to the original design, shall be the metropolis of Christendom.