Revelation 21:21
Revelation · New Testament · Chapter 21
“And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.”Revelation 21:21
What Does Revelation 21:21 Mean?
Revelation 21:21 is found in the book of Revelation, chapter 21, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include New Creation.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Revelation 21:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Revelation 21:18“And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.”Revelation 17:4“And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:”Revelation 22:2“In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”Matthew 13:45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:”Revelation 4:6“And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.”Revelation 18:16“And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!”Revelation 21:11“Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;”1 Kings 6:20“And the oracle in the forepart was twenty cubits in length, and twenty cubits in breadth, and twenty cubits in the height thereof: and he overlaid it with pure gold; and so covered the altar which was of cedar.”Isaiah 60:17“For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness.”Matthew 13:46“Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.”Job 28:18“No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.”Ezekiel 48:31“And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi.”
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