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Revelation 21:1 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Revelation 21:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 21 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The New Heaven and New Earth
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.”
Revelation 21:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 21:1
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth (καινὸν οὐρανὸν καὶ γῆν καινήν)—John uses kainos (new in quality, fresh) not neos (new in time), indicating not mere replacement but transformation and renewal. This fulfills Isaiah 65:17's prophecy: 'I create new heavens and a new earth.' Peter likewise describes heavens and earth renewed by fire (2 Peter 3:10-13).For the first heaven and the first earth were passed away (ὁ πρῶτος οὐρανὸς καὶ ἡ πρώτη γῆ ἀπῆλθαν)—The verb apēlthan (departed, passed away) indicates not annihilation but transformation. The creation cursed by sin (Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 8:2...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 21:1
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“behold”
“according to his promise”
“which I will make”
“and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat”
“Behold, I am making all things new. He said”
“and him who sat on it”
“Yahweh with his hard and great and strong sword will punish leviathan”