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Revelation 21:23 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 21:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 21 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.”
Revelation 21:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 21:23
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.... 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-century context while recognizing timele...
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Cross-References for Revelation 21:23
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“and your God your glory.”
“and they need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and ever.”
“That was the true Light”
“as if it was a jasper stone”
“and the sun ashamed; for Yahweh of Armies will reign on Mount Zion”
“and the glory of your people Israel.,A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.,,,,,,,,”
“I saw another angel coming down out of the sky”
“and the life was the light of men.”
“even as they honor the Father. He who doesn't honor the Son doesn't honor the Father who sent him.”
“{NU reads God} who is in the bosom of the Father”