Bible Strands
Revelation 21:18
The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The measuring angel describes the physical composition of the New Jerusalem's wall and interior to John during the apocalyptic vision.
The words — The Greek ἴασπις (iaspis) identifies the wall's primary material as jasper, while ἦν (ēn) establishes the wall's constructed state.
The thread — This material specification runs through Revelation 21:11's jasper radiance and Revelation 21:19's first foundation stone, while the gold description corresponds to Revelation 21:21's street of pure gold.
Why it lands — The text records exact architectural materials, requiring the reader to note the literal description before considering any symbolic application.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.
Cross-references
- Revelation 21:11 shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.
- Revelation 21:21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.
- Revelation 21:19 The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,