Revelation 21:16

And 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.

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Other Translations for Revelation 21:16

BSB
The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal-12,000 stadia in length and width and height.
AKJV
And the city lies 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.
CPDV
And the city is laid out as a square, and so its length is as great as the width. And he measured the city with the golden reed for twelve thousand stadia, and its length and height and breadth were equal.
ERV
And the city lieth foursquare, and the length thereof is as great as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs: the length and the breadth and the height thereof are equal.
NHEB
The city lies foursquare, and its length is as great as its breadth. He measured the city with the reed, one thousand three hundred eighty miles. Its length, breadth, and height are equal.
SMT
And the city lies quadrangular, and her length is so large, such also the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, at twelve thousand stadia. Her length, breadth, and height are equal.

Commentary for Revelation 21:16

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Overview of Revelation 21:16
Summary
Perfect cubic metropolis demonstrates divine mathematical symmetry
Place
New Jerusalem
Event
City dimensions measured
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Vision