Christianity

Chapter36— The portals of the heavens

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Chapter 36 of the Book of the Watchers serves as a pivotal cosmological tour, mapping the celestial mechanics that govern the terrestrial world. The text describes three primary portals and smaller subsidiary gates through which atmospheric elements and stellar bodies traverse, illustrating a complex divine architecture. This section fits within the broader narrative of the Watchers by establishing the ordered heavens that stand in stark contrast to the chaotic rebellion of the fallen angels.

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King James Version (1611)

1611 · Public domain

The most influential English translation ever made. Sometimes archaic, but the standard PD English text.

Translators commissioned by King James I of England, 1604–1611

And from thence I went to the south to the ends of the earth, and saw there three open portals of the heaven: and thence there come dew, rain, and wind. ²And from thence I went to the east to the ends of the heaven, and saw here the three eastern portals of heaven open and small portals above them. ³Through each of these small portals pass the stars of heaven and run their course to the west on the path which is shown to them. ⁴And as often as I saw I blessed always the Lord of Glory, and I continued to bless the Lord of Glory who has wrought great and glorious wonders, to show the greatness of His work to the angels and to spirits and to men, that they might praise His work and all His creation: that they might see the work of His might and praise the great work of His hands and bless Him for ever.

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