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Revelation 21:12 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Revelation 21:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 21 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:”
Revelation 21:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 21:12
And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:... This verse from Revelation's vision of new heaven, new earth, new jerusalem - eternal state, god dwelling with his people employs apocalyptic imagery rich with Old Testament allusions and symbolic meaning. The Greek text uses vivid apocalyptic language characteristic of Jewish prophetic literature, drawing heavily from Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Zechariah.The symbolism must be interpreted within its first-centur...
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Cross-References for Revelation 21:12
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“three gates northward: the gate of Reuben”
“one hundred forty-four thousand”
“{144 cubits is about 65.8 meters or 216 feet} by the measure of a man”
“and your gates of sparkling jewels”
“and prosperity within your palaces.”
“to bring them to Jerusalem”
“Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.”
“desolation nor destruction within your borders; but you shall call your walls Salvation”
“Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard”