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Revelation 21

BSB·27 verses ·New Testament
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1ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → a newκαινὸνkainon — New in quality or kind; fresh, unprecedentedG2537 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανὸνouranon — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a newκαινήνkainēn — New in quality or kind; fresh, unprecedentedG2537 — Full Word Study → earthγῆνgēn — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → firstπρῶτοςprōtos — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανὸςouranos — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → earthγῆgē — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → had passed awayἀπῆλθανapēlthan — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seaθάλασσαthalassa — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study → wasἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → moreἔτιeti — Still, yet, furthermore; continuation or additionG2089 — Full Word Study →. 2I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → holyἁγίανhagian — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → cityπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →, the new JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study →, coming downκαταβαίνουσανkatabainousan — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, preparedἡτοιμασμένηνhētoimasmenēn — To prepare, make ready, arrange beforehandG2090 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a brideνύμφηνnymphēn — bride; young married womanG3565 — Full Word Study → adornedκεκοσμημένηνkekosmēmenēn — To arrange, adorn, or decorateG2885 — Full Word Study → forτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → husbandἀνδρὶandri — Adult male, man, or husbandG435 — Full Word Study →. 3AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I heardἤκουσαēkousa — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → a loudμεγάληςmegalēs — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → voiceφωνῆςphōnēs — voice, sound, or audible utteranceG5456 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → throneθρόνουthronou — A seat of authority; a royal throneG2362 — Full Word Study → sayingλεγούσηςlegousēs — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →: “BeholdἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dwelling placeσκηνὴskēnē — Tent or tabernacle; dwelling placeG4633 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → is with manἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He will dwellσκηνώσειskēnōsei — to dwell, to tabernacle, to settleG4637 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. Theyαὐτοὶautoi — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will beἔσονταιesontai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → peopleλαοὶlaoi — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → Himselfαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → as their Godθεός]theos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 4He will wipe awayἐξαλείψειexaleipsei — to blot out, erase, or wipe awayG1813 — Full Word Study → everyπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → tearδάκρυονdakryon — tear, teardropG1144 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → eyesὀφθαλμῶνophthalmōn — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study →,’ andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → there will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → moreἔτιeti — Still, yet, furthermore; continuation or additionG2089 — Full Word Study → deathθάνατοςthanatos — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study → or mourningπένθοςpenthos — deep grief, mourning, sorrowG3997 — Full Word Study → or cryingκραυγὴkraugē — A loud cry or shout; clamorous outcryG2906 — Full Word Study → or painπόνοςponos — pain, suffering, or laborious toilG4192 — Full Word Study →, forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → former thingsπρῶταprōta — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → have passed awayἀπῆλθανapēlthan — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study →.” 5AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the One seatedκαθήμενοςkathēmenos — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → throneθρόνῳthronō — A seat of authority; a royal throneG2362 — Full Word Study → saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “BeholdἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, I makeποιῶpoiō — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → all thingsπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → newκαινὰkaina — New in quality or kind; fresh, unprecedentedG2537 — Full Word Study →.” Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He saidλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “Write this downΓράψονGrapson — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →, forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theseοὗτοιhoutoi — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγοιlogoi — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → areεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → faithfulπιστοὶpistoi — Faithful, trustworthy, reliableG4103 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → trueἀληθινοίalēthinoi — genuine, authentic, realG228 — Full Word Study →.” 6Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He toldεἶπένeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, “It is doneΓέγονανGegonan — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →! Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → am[εἰμι]eimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → AlphaἌλφαAlpha — G1 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → OmegaŌ — The Last LetterG5598 — Full Word Study →, thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Beginningἀρχὴarchē — Beginning, origin, or first principleG746 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Endτέλοςtelos — end, goal, completion, taxG5056 — Full Word Study →. To theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thirstyδιψῶντιdipsōnti — to thirst; to have a strong desire or cravingG1372 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → will giveδώσωdōsō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → freelyδωρεάνdōrean — freely, without charge, gratuitouslyG1432 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → springπηγῆςpēgēs — spring, fountain, well; sourceG4077 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → waterὕδατοςhydatos — Water; liquid elementG5204 — Full Word Study → of lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study →. 7The one who overcomesνικῶνnikōn — To conquer, overcome, or achieve victoryG3528 — Full Word Study → will inheritκληρονομήσειklēronomēsei — to inherit; to receive as an heirG2816 — Full Word Study → all thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I will beἔσομαιesomai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → heαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → Myμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → sonυἱόςhuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →. 8Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → to the cowardly andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → unbelievingἀπίστοιςapistois — Unbelieving, faithless, without trustG571 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → abominableἐβδελυγμένοιςebdelygmenois — to regard with extreme disgust; to abhorG948 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → murderersφονεῦσινphoneusin — One who commits murder; a murdererG5406 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sexually immoralπόρνοιςpornois — A man who engages in sexual immorality or prostitutionG4205 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sorcerersφαρμάκοιςpharmakois — sorcerer, one who practices magic or witchcraftG5333 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → idolatersεἰδωλολάτραιςeidōlolatrais — One who worships idolsG1496 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → liarsψευδέσινpseudesin — false, deceitful, or lyingG5571 — Full Word Study →, theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → placeμέροςmeros — a part, portion, or share of a wholeG3313 — Full Word Study → will be in theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lakeλίμνῃlimnē — A lake or large body of waterG3041 — Full Word Study → thatτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → burnsκαιομένῃkaiomenē — to kindle, burn, or light a fireG2545 — Full Word Study → with fireπυρὶpyri — Fire; flame; burningG4442 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sulfurθείῳtheiō — sulfur; brimstoneG2303 — Full Word Study →. Thisho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → secondδεύτεροςdeuteros — second in order or time; secondlyG1208 — Full Word Study → deathθάνατοςthanatos — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →.” 9ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → angelsἀγγέλωνangelōn — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → withἐχόντωνechontōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → bowlsφιάλαςphialas — shallow bowl or cupG5357 — Full Word Study → fullγεμόντωνgemontōn — to be full, to be filled withG1073 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → finalἐσχάτωνeschatōn — last, final, or least in rankG2078 — Full Word Study → plaguesπληγῶνplēgōn — A strike, wound, or plague; a blow or afflictionG4127 — Full Word Study → cameἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → saidἐλάλησενelalēsen — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → toμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, “ComeΔεῦροDeuro — come here, come toward the speakerG1204 — Full Word Study →, I will showδείξωdeixō — To show, display, or demonstrateG1166 — Full Word Study → youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → brideνύμφηνnymphēn — bride; young married womanG3565 — Full Word Study →, theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wifeγυναῖκαgynaika — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lambἀρνίουarniou — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study →.” 10AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he carried me awayἀπήνεγκένapēnenken — to carry away or remove by forceG667 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Spirit toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → a mountainὄροςoros — a high hill or mountainG3735 — Full Word Study → greatμέγαmega — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → highὑψηλόνhypsēlon — High, exalted, lofty in position or esteemG5308 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → showedἔδειξένedeixen — To show, display, or demonstrateG1166 — Full Word Study → meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → holyἁγίανhagian — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → cityπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → of Jerusalem coming downκαταβαίνουσανkatabainousan — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, 11shining withἔχουσανechousan — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξανdoxan — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. Itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → radianceφωστὴρphōstēr — A light-bearer; luminous bodyG5458 — Full Word Study → was like a most preciousτιμιωτάτῳtimiōtatō — of great value; precious; highly esteemedG5093 — Full Word Study → jewelλίθῳlithō — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study →, likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a jasperἰάσπιδιiaspidi — A precious stone; jasperG2393 — Full Word Study →, as clear as crystalκρυσταλλίζοντιkrystallizonti — to be clear or transparent as crystalG2929 — Full Word Study →. 12The city had a greatμέγαmega — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → highὑψηλόνhypsēlon — High, exalted, lofty in position or esteemG5308 — Full Word Study → wallτεῖχοςteichos — A defensive wall or city fortificationG5038 — Full Word Study → withἔχουσαechousa — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → gatesπυλῶναςpylōnas — gateway, entrance porch, vestibuleG4440 — Full Word Study → inscribedἐπιγεγραμμέναepigegrammena — To write upon or inscribeG1924 — Full Word Study → with the[τὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → namesὀνόματα]onomata — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → tribesφυλῶνphylōn — tribe, clan, or ethnic groupG5443 — Full Word Study → of IsraelἸσραήλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → angelsἀγγέλουςangelous — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → atἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gatesπυλῶσινpylōsin — gateway, entrance porch, vestibuleG4440 — Full Word Study →. 13There were three gatesπυλῶνεςpylōnes — gateway, entrance porch, vestibuleG4440 — Full Word Study → onἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the east, threeτρεῖςtreis — The number threeG5140 — Full Word Study → onἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the north, threeτρεῖςtreis — The number threeG5140 — Full Word Study → onἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the south, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → threeτρεῖςtreis — The number threeG5140 — Full Word Study → onἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the west. 14Theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wallτεῖχοςteichos — A defensive wall or city fortificationG5038 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλεωςpoleōs — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → hadἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → foundationsθεμελίουςthemelious — Foundation; foundational basis or groundG2310 — Full Word Study → bearing the namesὀνόματαonomata — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → apostlesἀποστόλωνapostolōn — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LambἈρνίουArniou — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study →. 15The angel who spokeλαλῶνlalōn — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → hadεἶχενeichen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → a goldenχρυσοῦνchrysoun — made of gold; goldenG5552 — Full Word Study → measuringμέτρονmetron — measure, standard, portionG3358 — Full Word Study → rodκάλαμονkalamon — Reed, cane stalk, or writing penG2563 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → measureμετρήσῃmetrēsē — to measure; to estimate or judgeG3354 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → gatesπυλῶναςpylōnas — gateway, entrance porch, vestibuleG4440 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wallsτεῖχοςteichos — A defensive wall or city fortificationG5038 — Full Word Study →. 16Thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλιςpolis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → liesκεῖταιkeitai — to lie, be laid, be appointedG2749 — Full Word Study → foursquareτετράγωνοςtetragōnos — Square; four-sided with equal sidesG5068 — Full Word Study →, withκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → its widthπλάτοςplatos — breadth, width, or expanseG4114 — Full Word Study → the same asὅσονhoson — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → lengthμῆκοςmēkos — length, extent, or durationG3372 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he measuredἐμέτρησενemetrēsen — to measure; to estimate or judgeG3354 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → with theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → rodκαλάμῳkalamō — Reed, cane stalk, or writing penG2563 — Full Word Study →, and all its dimensions were equalἴσαisa — equal in value, rank, or amountG2470 — Full Word Study →—12,000 stadiaσταδίωνstadiōn — A unit of linear measurement; a stadium or furlongG4712 — Full Word Study → inτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lengthμῆκοςmēkos — length, extent, or durationG3372 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → widthπλάτοςplatos — breadth, width, or expanseG4114 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → heightὕψοςhypsos — Height; elevation; exaltationG5311 — Full Word Study →. 17Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he measuredἐμέτρησενemetrēsen — to measure; to estimate or judgeG3354 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wall to be 144 cubitsπηχῶνpēchōn — A unit of linear measurement, approximately 18 inches or 45 centimetersG4083 — Full Word Study →, by the humanἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → measureμέτρονmetron — measure, standard, portionG3358 — Full Word Study → the angelἀγγέλουangelou — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → was using. 18Theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wallτείχουςteichous — A defensive wall or city fortificationG5038 — Full Word Study → was made ofἐνδώμησιςendōmēsis — Building, structure, constructionG1739 — Full Word Study → jasperἴασπιςiaspis — A precious stone; jasperG2393 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → city itself of pureκαθαρὸνkatharon — clean, pure, uncontaminatedG2513 — Full Word Study → goldχρυσίονchrysion — Gold; precious metalG5553 — Full Word Study →, asὅμοιονhomoion — resembling, similar to, likeG3664 — Full Word Study → pure asκαθαρῷkatharō — clean, pure, uncontaminatedG2513 — Full Word Study → glassὑάλῳhyalō — glass; transparent, clear materialG5194 — Full Word Study →. 19Theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → foundationsθεμέλιοιthemelioi — Foundation; foundational basis or groundG2310 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλεωςpoleōs — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → wallsτείχουςteichous — A defensive wall or city fortificationG5038 — Full Word Study → were adornedκεκοσμημένοιkekosmēmenoi — To arrange, adorn, or decorateG2885 — Full Word Study → with every kind ofπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → preciousτιμίῳtimiō — of great value; precious; highly esteemedG5093 — Full Word Study → stoneλίθῳlithō — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study →: Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → firstπρῶτοςprōtos — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → foundationθεμέλιοςthemelios — Foundation; foundational basis or groundG2310 — Full Word Study → was jasper, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → secondδεύτεροςdeuteros — second in order or time; secondlyG1208 — Full Word Study → sapphireσάπφιροςsapphiros — sapphire gemstone; deep blue precious stoneG4552 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thirdτρίτοςtritos — Third in sequence or orderG5154 — Full Word Study → chalcedonyχαλκηδώνchalkēdōn — A precious stone with bands of color, chalcedonyG5472 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fourthτέταρτοςtetartos — Fourth; the ordinal number fourG5067 — Full Word Study → emeraldσμάραγδοςsmaragdos — Emerald, a precious green gemstoneG4665 — Full Word Study →, 20theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fifthπέμπτοςpemptos — Fifth in order or sequenceG3991 — Full Word Study → sardonyxσαρδόνυξsardonyx — A precious stone of reddish-brown color, a variety of chalcedonyG4557 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sixthἕκτοςhektos — the number sixth; sixth in order or sequenceG1623 — Full Word Study → carnelianσάρδιονsardion — Sardius stone; a precious gem of reddish colorG4556 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seventhἕβδομοςhebdomos — seventh in order or sequenceG1442 — Full Word Study → chrysoliteχρυσόλιθοςchrysolithos — A golden-yellow precious stone; chrysolite or topazG5555 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → eighthὄγδοοςogdoos — The number eight; eighth in sequenceG3590 — Full Word Study → berylβήρυλλοςbēryllos — A precious gemstone, beryl; a translucent crystalG969 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ninthἔνατοςenatos — The ninth hour of the dayG1766 — Full Word Study → topazτοπάζιονtopazion — A precious gemstone, topazG5116 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → tenthδέκατοςdekatos — tenth; occupying the tenth positionG1182 — Full Word Study → chrysopraseχρυσόπρασοςchrysoprasos — A yellow-green precious stone; chrysopraseG5556 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → eleventhἑνδέκατοςhendekatos — Eleventh in numerical order or sequenceG1734 — Full Word Study → jacinthὑάκινθοςhyakinthos — A precious blue-purple gemstone; jacinthG5192 — Full Word Study →, and the twelfthδωδέκατοςdōdekatos — Twelfth in order or sequenceG1428 — Full Word Study → amethystἀμέθυστοςamethystos — A precious purple gemstoneG271 — Full Word Study →. 21AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → gates were twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → pearlsμαργαρῖταιmargaritai — Pearl; precious jewel formed in oystersG3135 — Full Word Study →, with each gateπυλώνωνpylōnōn — gateway, entrance porch, vestibuleG4440 — Full Word Study → consistingἦνēn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → ofἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → a singleἑνὸςhenos — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → pearlμαργαρίτουmargaritou — Pearl; precious jewel formed in oystersG3135 — Full Word Study →. Thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → main streetπλατεῖαplateia — wide street or public squareG4113 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλεωςpoleōs — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → was pure goldχρυσίονchrysion — Gold; precious metalG5553 — Full Word Study →, asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → clearδιαυγήςdiaugēs — to shine through; to dawnG1306 — Full Word Study → as glassὕαλοςhyalos — glass; transparent, clear materialG5194 — Full Word Study →. 22But I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → templeναὸνnaon — inner sanctuary of a temple; holy of holiesG3485 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the city, becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → AlmightyΠαντοκράτωρPantokratōr — All-powerful, Almighty RulerG3841 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LambἈρνίονArnion — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study → areἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → templeναὸςnaos — inner sanctuary of a temple; holy of holiesG3485 — Full Word Study →. 23Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλιςpolis — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → hasἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → noοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → needχρείανchreian — physical need, necessity, requirementG5532 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sunἡλίουhēliou — the sun; solar light and heatG2246 — Full Word Study → or moonσελήνηςselēnēs — the moon, lunar bodyG4582 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → shineφαίνωσινphainōsin — To appear, shine, or become visibleG5316 — Full Word Study → on itαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξαdoxa — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → illuminatesἐφώτισενephōtisen — To illuminate, enlighten, or shed light uponG5461 — Full Word Study → the city, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LambἈρνίονArnion — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study → is its lampλύχνοςlychnos — A lamp or light-producing vesselG3088 — Full Word Study →. 24Byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → lightφωτὸςphōtos — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → will walkπεριπατήσουσινperipatēsousin — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → itαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingsβασιλεῖςbasileis — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → will bringφέρουσινpherousin — to bear, carry, bring forthG5342 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξανdoxan — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →. 25Itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → gatesπυλῶνεςpylōnes — gateway, entrance porch, vestibuleG4440 — Full Word Study → will never be shutκλεισθῶσινkleisthōsin — To shut, close, or lock upG2808 — Full Word Study → at the end of the dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →, becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → there will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → nightνὺξnyx — The period of darkness; nightG3571 — Full Word Study → thereἐκεῖekei — in that place, there, thitherG1563 — Full Word Study →. 26AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the city will be broughtοἴσουσινoisousin — to bear, carry, bring forthG5342 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξανdoxan — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → honorτιμὴνtimēn — honor, respect, or monetary valueG5092 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nationsἐθνῶνethnōn — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →. 27But nothingπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → uncleanκοινὸνkoinon — common, unclean, defiled, profaneG2839 — Full Word Study → will ever enterεἰσέλθῃeiselthē — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → itαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, nor anyone whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → practicesποιῶνpoiōn — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → an abominationβδέλυγμαbdelygma — Something detestable or abominableG946 — Full Word Study → or a lieψεῦδοςpseudos — a lie; falsehood; deceptionG5579 — Full Word Study →, but onlyεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → those whoseοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → names are written inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lamb’sἈρνίουArniou — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study → Bookβιβλίῳbibliō — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study → of Lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Revelation 21
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Revelation 21 presents the climactic vision of God's eternal kingdom—the new heavens and new earth, and the descent of the holy city, New Jerusalem. This chapter shifts from judgment and conflict to restoration and communion, revealing that God's redemptive plan culminates not in disembodied souls floating in an ethereal heaven, but in a renewed creation where God dwells permanently with His people. The detailed description of the city—its gates, foundations, walls, and precious materials—demonstrates the absolute perfection and beauty of God's final dwelling place. Throughout, the passage emphasizes the elimination of suffering, the permanence of God's presence, and the decisive separation between the redeemed and the lost.

Verses 1–5: The New Creation and God's Dwelling

John witnesses the fundamental renewal of all things. The old heavens and earth pass away (v. 1), and the new Jerusalem descends as a bride prepared for her husband (v. 2). The disappearance of the sea—which in biblical imagery often represents chaos and separation—symbolizes the final removal of all barriers between God and His people. The great voice from heaven (v. 3) announces the fulfillment of God's ancient promise: His tabernacle (His dwelling place) is now permanently with mankind. This echoes Exodus and the entire Old Testament longing for God's presence.

Verse 4 is the emotional heart of the chapter: God personally wipes away every tear, and death, sorrow, pain, and crying cease forever. This is not metaphorical comfort—it is the literal end of human suffering. The declaration "Behold, I make all things new" (v. 5) comes from the One seated on the throne, emphasizing divine sovereignty and completeness. John is commanded to write these words because they are utterly reliable and will certainly come to pass.

Verses 6–8: The Offer and the Warning

Christ (the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and end) announces that all things are accomplished and offers the water of life freely to the thirsty (v. 6). This echoes His words at Calvary ("It is finished") and His earlier invitation in John 7:37. Verse 7 presents the promise to overcomers: they inherit all things and enjoy an eternal father-son relationship with God.

However, verse 8 provides a necessary counterbalance. Those characterized by fear of God, unbelief, abomination, murder, sexual immorality, sorcery, idolatry, and lying have their portion in the lake of fire—the second death. This is not a harsh addendum but a solemn reminder that eternal life is received by faith and repentance, not earned by human effort.

Verses 9–14: The Bride Described

One of the seven angels invites John to witness the Lamb's wife—the church in its glorified state (v. 9). The city descends from God out of heaven (v. 10), radiating His glory with the brilliance of pure jasper crystal (v. 11). The twelve gates bear the names of Israel's tribes, and the twelve foundations display the names of the apostles (vv. 12–14). This integration of Old and New Testaments within the city's architecture symbolizes the unity of God's redeemed people across all ages.

Verses 15–21: The City's Magnificent Dimensions

The angel measures the city with a golden reed (v. 15). Its perfect cube shape—approximately 1,400 miles on each side—suggests completeness and holiness (similar to the Holy of Holies in Solomon's Temple). The walls are jasper, the streets pure gold like transparent glass (vv. 18–21), and the twelve foundations are adorned with every conceivable precious stone. This extravagant beauty reflects the infinite worth of Christ and the glory awaiting His church.

Verses 22–27: The Temple and the Light

Remarkably, there is no temple building because God Himself and the Lamb are the temple (v. 22). Direct access to God—the ultimate goal of all Old Testament worship—is finally realized. The city needs no sun or moon because God's glory provides all light (v. 23). The redeemed nations walk in this light and bring their honor into the city (vv. 24–26), yet anything defiled or false is forever excluded—only those written in the Lamb's book of life enter (v. 27).

Application for Today

Revelation 21 anchors Christian hope in concrete reality. We do not merely hope for escape from this world, but for its restoration and our eternal presence within it. This should motivate believers to live soberly and righteously now, to overcome through faith, and to long genuinely for Christ's return. When suffering, loss, or grief press upon you, remember that God has promised to wipe every tear away. And when tempted to compromise with sin, remember that only those written in the Lamb's book of life will enter that city—a book filled by faith in Jesus Christ alone.

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