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16 And the city lies square— indeed its length is as much as also the width. And he measured the city with the rod, a-matter-of twelve thousand stades[a]. Its length and width and height are equal. 17 And he measured its wall— a hundred forty four cubits[b] (a human’s measure, which is an angel’s [also]). 18 And the material of [c] its wall is jasper, and the city is pure gold resembling pure[d] glass.

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 21:16 12,000 stades is about 1,380 miles or 2,220 kilometers.
  2. Revelation 21:17 144 cubits (forearms) is about 216 feet or 66 meters.
  3. Revelation 21:18 That is, making up; or, built into.
  4. Revelation 21:18 That is, clear; or, bright.

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