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Revelation 21:11

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Having the glory of God: and her light [was] like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

Revelation 21:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Revelation 21:11

Theological / Devotional

Glory of God. This probably refers to the abiding presence of God with His people throughout eternity. The glory that denotes His presence will never leave the New Jerusalem. Compare Ex. 40:34; 1 Kings 8:11.

Light. Gr. phōstēr, “a luminary,” “a light-giving body.” The word occurs in Phil. 2:15 in the clause, “among whom ye shine as lights [luminaries] in the world.” The “light” of the city is the “glory” of God, mentioned in the preceding comment (see Rev. 21:23).

Jasper. Gr. iaspis ch. (see on 4:3). The passage reads literally, “having the glory of God, her luminary, like a stone most precious, as jasper, flashing forth.”

Clear as crystal. Gr. krustallizō, “to flash forth light,” “to scintillate.” The English term “crystal” is derived from krustallizō.

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