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n. 1 The entrance way to Heaven 2 (context by extension English) Heaven itself
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The pearly gates is an informal name for the gateway to Heaven according to some Christian denominations. It is inspired by the description of the New Jerusalem in : "The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate being made from a single pearl."
The image of the gates in popular culture is a set of large, white or wrought-iron gates in the clouds, guarded by Saint Peter (the keeper of the " keys to the kingdom"). Those not fit to enter heaven are denied entrance at the gates, and descend into Hell. In some versions of this imagery, Peter looks up the deceased's name in a book, before opening the gate.
Pearly Gates! is an independent record label and musician's community based out of New York City. Active members include Gregory and the Hawk, Short Stories, The Boys and Girls Club, Scott Thorough and Royal Family.
Viola Billups, better known by her stage name Pearly Gates is an American soul singer and member of girl group The Flirtations.
The pearly gates are a conceptual entry to Heaven in Christian mythology.
Pearly Gates may refer to:
Pearly Gates is Jughead's Revenge's sixth and most recent studio album, released in 1999. This album was a good bye letter to friends and fans in hopes of going into a hiatus after years of touring and recording. Following the release of the album, a lawsuit with Archie Comics was filed, leaving the band to change their name to Jugg's Revenge but resulting in their indefinite hiatus in 2001.
"Pearly Gates" is a song by American recording artist Pitbull, featuring Nayer. It was released on February 1, 2010. The song was written by Pitbull, alongside the song's producers Jim Jonsin and DJ Noodles. The song has a sample of DJ Sammy's 2001 hit single " Heaven".
Usage examples of "pearly gates".
The third night of the Modern Music Festival in the city of Pearly Gates, that is what.
No sooner had Allah heard Odin's proposal that He lead a charge on the Pearly Gates than the universe was filled with an overwhelming sense of fury.
When he approaches the Pearly Gates, please have Saint Peter open them all the way, so Florian can enter in style.
The monstrous glass-and-steel structures did not at all resemble the pearly gates of heaven she had so optimistically envisioned.
He was standing there at the pearly gates watching the whole thing.
There are some other people currently living at Camp Pearly Gates.