CONSIDERING THE RECENT "REVELATION" REGARDING THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN'S (AKA "THE DEEP STATE'S") "CHOKE POINT TOLL BOOTH" SCHEME THEY'VE UNLAWFULLY DONE FOR YEARS IN THE 'INTERNATIONAL WATERS" OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ - DOES THE BIBLE SPEAK ABOUT THIS SITUATION?
What if we exchange the words "choke point" with "gates of .. enemies," and see what pops up?
"That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;" (Genesis 22:17)
And now lets ask Google's AI where all the major "choke points" are located around the world!
"In terms of trade routes both on land and sea around the world, name the major choke points ..."
(Google AI's Answer) ...
"Major global trade choke points are narrow sea lanes and canals vital to international commerce, particularly energy transport, where disruption causes global supply chain crises. Key maritime chokepoints include the Strait of Malacca, Suez Canal, Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab, Panama Canal, and Strait of Gibraltar.
Here are the major maritime and terrestrial choke points impacting global trade:
Major Maritime Choke Points:
Strait of Malacca (Southeast Asia):
The primary shipping lane between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, handling about 25% of traded goods, linking East Asian economies to the Middle East.
Suez Canal (Egypt):
Connects the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, offering the shortest sea route between Europe and Asia.
Strait of Hormuz (Persian Gulf):
Considered the world's most significant oil chokepoint, with roughly 20% of global oil consumption passing through this narrow waterway.
Bab al-Mandab Strait (Red Sea):
A narrow waterway linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, crucial for oil and cargo traveling to the Suez Canal.
Panama Canal (Central America):
Links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, crucial for US trade.
Strait of Gibraltar (Mediterranean/Atlantic):
A key, narrow entrance connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, acting as a "superhighway" for shipping.
Turkish Straits (Bosphorus and Dardanelles):
Connect the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, crucial for oil and grain exports.
Danish Straits (Baltic Sea/North Sea):
The main maritime link connecting the Baltic Sea to the North Sea.
Strait of Dover (English Channel):
One of the busiest, narrowest shipping lanes in the world.
Cape of Good Hope (South Africa):
The main maritime route around Africa, frequently used as an alternative to the Suez Canal.
Major Terrestrial/Strategic Choke Points:
Bering Strait (Arctic/Pacific):
Growing in importance due to new, shorter Arctic shipping routes.
Suwałki Gap (Europe):
A short land border linking Poland and Lithuania, separating Belarus and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, and is critical for NATO's land logistics.
Focșani Gate (Europe):
A vital land corridor in Romania."
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I'd hazard a guess that MOST citizens of this world have probably NEVER even HEARD of these "CHOKE POINTS" regarding "WORLD TRADE" ... much less even considering that they're spoke of as "gates" in "the scriptures!"
What troubles me the most is that when "googled" ... there wasn't a single answer that put forth any notion that the scriptures would talk about these "gates" as "choke points" ... which CRIMINALLY INDICTS many of the "sky-pilots" who are "fleecing the flocks" each weekend ... while STARVING their "followers" of TRUTH!
When told "be careful of who you follow" ... it's clear that some "influencers" (aka "shepherds" and "pastors") are NOT doing what's in the best interest of those God is calling into the "new Heavens and new Earth" next realm!
WHY?
Perhaps the scriptures speak of "why" this will be a "condition of the end times" too!
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." (Matthew 7:15)
Selah! D.
