Down" is used many different ways, and its spiritual meaning in the Bible is highly dependent on context. Phrases like "bowing down," "lying down" and "falling down" are defined primarily by "bowing," "lying" and "falling"; there is also a great difference between a person descending, the Lord sending fire from heaven and someone handling an object, to offer a few examples. In a very general sense, though, "down" indicates a lowering from more internal spiritual states to more external ones. That's why the journey is described as going "down" to Egypt from Canaan, and people from all quarters go "up" to Jerusalem. It's also why the Lord comes "down" to us, which generally indicates a state of judgment.

Title: All Nations Shall Serve Him

Topic: Second Coming

Summary: The Bible's presentation of the Second Coming is very positive--for the individual and collectively, all will be drawn to a higher state.

Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.

References:
Psalms 72:1-20
Genesis 18:18; 22:17-18; 26:3-4
Psalms 82:8
Isaiah 2:2-5
Jeremiah 17:17
Zechariah 8:23
Leviticus 20:10
Matthew 28:18-20
Leviticus 24:45-47
Acts of the Apostles 10:34-35
John 10:16
Revelation 5:9; 7:9; 12:5; 14:6; 15:3-5; 22:2
Jeremiah 31:31
2 Peter 3:9
Zechariah 2:5
Isaiah 40:2
Revelation 11:15