Joel 3:17

“Awake, awake, Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your garments of splendor, Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again.”

Links to the theme of Jerusalem as a holy and inviolable city.

“The Lord has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy. The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm. On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, Zion; do not let your hands hang limp.”

Shares the theme of God's presence and protection in Jerusalem, ensuring its safety and the removal of fear.

“I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.”

Relates to the ultimate fulfillment of God's dwelling with His people in a holy city.

“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.”

Echoes the idea of God being present within the city, ensuring its stability and protection.

“The city will be 18,000 cubits round about; “And the name of the city from that time on will be: THE LORD IS THERE.”

Connects to the idea of God's presence being the defining characteristic of the city.