Revelation 21:18

And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Revelation 21:18

BSB

The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass.

AKJV

And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like to clear glass.

CPDV

And the structure of its wall was of jasper stone. Yet truly, the city itself was of pure gold, similar to pure glass.

ERV

And the building of the wall thereof was jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto pure glass.

NHEB

The construction of its wall was jasper. The city was pure gold, like pure glass.

SMT

And the interior construction of her wall was a jasper: and the city pure gold, like pure crystal.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Revelation 21:18

AndG2532ConjunctionthebuildingG1739Noun FeminineofthewallG5038Noun NeuterofitG846 wasG2258VerbofjasperG2393Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctionthecityG4172Noun FemininewaspureG2513Adjective goldG5553Noun Neuter likeG3664AdjectiveuntoclearG2513Adjective glassG5194Noun Masculine

Commentary for Revelation 21:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Revelation 21:18

Summary

Fortress and city composed of translucent precious materials

Place

New Jerusalem

Event

Building materials described

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD