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 21:18 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the building of the wall thereof was of jasper stone: but the city itself pure gold, like to clear glass.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the building of the wall thereof was jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto pure glass.
- DARBYDarby
- And the building of its wall was jasper; and the city pure gold, like pure glass:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The construction of its wall was jasper. The city was pure gold, like pure glass.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and the building of its wall was jasper, and the city is pure gold ; like to pure glass;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The wall was made of jasper, and the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.
Context: Revelation 21
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;
20The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.
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.