Revelation 21:15
“And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.”
Revelation 21:15 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he that spoke with me, had a measure of a reed of gold, to measure the city and the gates thereof, and the wall.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he that spake with me had for a measure a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.
- DARBYDarby
- And he that spoke with me had a golden reed as a measure, that he might measure the city, and its gates, and its wall.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He who spoke with me had for a measure, a golden reed, to measure the city, its gates, and its walls.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he who is speaking with me had a golden reed, that he may measure the city, and its gates, and its wall;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city, its gates, and its wall.
Context: Revelation 21
13On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.
14And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
15And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.
16And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.
17And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.
About Revelation 21: The New Heaven and the New Earth
This chapter describes the creation of the new heaven and the new earth, where God's people will live in perfect fellowship with Him. The chapter emphasizes the complete restoration and redemption of God's people and the end of all suffering and sin.
Commentary
Revelation 21 is a chapter of hope and promise. It is a vision of the new heaven and the new earth, where God will dwell with his people. This chapter is a reminder that God is faithful and will keep his promises.