In the latter days, the mountain of Yahweh’s house becomes the head mountain, and the nations come to it. They say “Let us ascend the mountain of Yahweh” (Isaiah 2:3). They are the great ascension offering of the nations arising in smoke to the Lord.
Hence Paul: His ministry to the Gentiles is a priestly task. offering the Gentiles up in smoke to the God of Israel.
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