Revelation 21:17
“And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.”
Revelation 21:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he measured the wall thereof an hundred and forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, which is of an angel.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he measured the wall thereof, a hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of an angel.
- DARBYDarby
- And he measured its wall, a hundred and forty-four cubits, a man's measure, that is, the angel's.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Its wall is one hundred forty-four cubits, by the measure of a man, that is, of an angel.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and he measured its wall, an hundred forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, that is, of the messenger;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He measured the wall, which was one hundred and forty-four cubits thick, according to the measure of a man, that is, of an angel.
Context: Revelation 21
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.
18And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.
19And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
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.