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on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/revelation/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/revelation/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>There were</i> three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />There were three gates on the east and three gates on the north and three gates on the south and three gates on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>There were</i> three gates on the east and three gates on the north and three gates on the south and three gates on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/revelation/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>There were</i> three gates on the east and three gates on the north and three gates on the south and three gates on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/revelation/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On the east side [there were] three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/revelation/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/revelation/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/revelation/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />on the east were three gates; and on the north three gates; and on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/revelation/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Three of these gates were on the east, three were on the north, three more were on the south, and the other three were on the west. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/revelation/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />on the east were three gates; and on the north three gates; and on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/revelation/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/revelation/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There were three gates on each side: three on the east, three on the south, three on the north, and three on the west. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/revelation/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/revelation/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />There are three gates on the east side, three gates on the north side, three gates on the south side and three gates on the west side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/revelation/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />On the east were three gates; and on the north three gates; and on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/revelation/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/revelation/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/revelation/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />On the east were three gates, and on the north three gates, and on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/revelation/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />at the east three gates, at the north three gates, at the south three gates, at the west three gates;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />On <i>the</i> east <i>were</i> three gates, and on <i>the</i> north three gates, and on <i>the</i> south three gates, and on <i>the</i> west three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/revelation/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> at the east three gates, at the north three gates, at the south three gates, at the west three gates;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/revelation/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the sunrising three gates; from the north three gates; from the south three gates; and from the sun-setting three gates.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/revelation/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />On the east, three gates: and on the north, three gates: and on the south, three gates: and on the west, three gates. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/revelation/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />On the East were three gates, and on the North were three gates, and on the South were three gates, and on the West were three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/revelation/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There were three gates facing east, three north, three south, and three west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/revelation/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />on the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/revelation/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />On the east were three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />From the East, three gates, from the North, three gates, and from the South, three gates, and from the West, three gates.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/revelation/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />on the east, three gates; on the north, three gates; on the south, three gates; and on the west, three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/revelation/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />From the east, three gates; and from the north, three gates; and from the south, three gates; and from the west, three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/revelation/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />From the east three gates; from the north three gates; from the south three gates; from the west three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/revelation/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />on the east were three gates; on the north, three gates; on the south, three gates; and three gates on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/revelation/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />on the east <i>were</i> three gates, and on the north three gates, and on the south three gates, and on the west three gates;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/revelation/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; <i>and</i> on the west three gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/revelation/21-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=4539" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/revelation/21.htm">The New Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5140.htm" title="5140: treis (Adj-NMP) -- Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; three.">There were three</a> <a href="/greek/4440.htm" title="4440: pylōnes (N-NMP) -- From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule.">gates</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">on</a> <a href="/greek/395.htm" title="395: anatolēs (N-GFS) -- From anatello; a rising of light, i.e. Dawn; by implication, the east.">the east,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5140.htm" title="5140: treis (Adj-NMP) -- Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; three.">three</a> <a href="/greek/4440.htm" title="4440: pylōnes (N-NMP) -- From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">on</a> <a href="/greek/1005.htm" title="1005: borra (N-GMS) -- The north wind, hence: the North. Of uncertain derivation; the north.">the north,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5140.htm" title="5140: treis (Adj-NMP) -- Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; three.">three</a> <a href="/greek/4440.htm" title="4440: pylōnes (N-NMP) -- From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3558.htm" title="3558: notou (N-GMS) -- The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself.">the south,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5140.htm" title="5140: treis (Adj-NMP) -- Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; three.">three</a> <a href="/greek/4440.htm" title="4440: pylōnes (N-NMP) -- From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">on</a> <a href="/greek/1424.htm" title="1424: dysmōn (N-GFP) -- A setting (of the sun), hence: the West. From duno; the sun-set, i.e. the western region.">the west.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-30.htm">Ezekiel 48:30-35</a></span><br />“These will be the exits of the city: Beginning on the north side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, / the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. / On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-12.htm">Isaiah 54:12</a></span><br />I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/2-4.htm">Zechariah 2:4-5</a></span><br />and said to him, “Run and tell that young man: ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the multitude of men and livestock within it. / For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-11.htm">Isaiah 60:11</a></span><br />Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/40-5.htm">Ezekiel 40:5-16</a></span><br />And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high. / Then he came to the gate facing east and climbed its steps. He measured the threshold of the gate to be one rod deep. / Each gate chamber was one rod long and one rod wide, and there were five cubits between the gate chambers. The inner threshold of the gate by the portico facing inward was one rod deep. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Nehemiah 3:1-32</a></span><br />At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-1.htm">Isaiah 26:1-2</a></span><br />In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts. / Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter—one that remains faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/87-1.htm">Psalm 87:1-3</a></span><br />A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains. / The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. / Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-6.htm">Isaiah 62:6</a></span><br />On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-38.htm">Jeremiah 31:38-40</a></span><br />“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29</a></span><br />People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-10.htm">Hebrews 11:10</a></span><br />For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-9.htm">John 10:9</a></span><br />I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a></span><br />When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31-34</a></b></br> And the gates of the city <i>shall be</i> after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/revelation/16-12.htm">East</a> <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/luke/13-29.htm">North</a> <a href="/acts/28-13.htm">South</a> <a href="/revelation/16-19.htm">Three</a> <a href="/luke/13-29.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/21-21.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/genesis/2-8.htm">East</a> <a href="/revelation/21-15.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/genesis/13-14.htm">North</a> <a href="/genesis/12-9.htm">South</a> <a href="/genesis/5-22.htm">Three</a> <a href="/genesis/12-8.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/21-1.htm">A new heaven and a new earth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/21-10.htm">The heavenly Jerusalem, with a full description thereof.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">She needs no sun, the glory of God being her light.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/21-24.htm">The kings of the earth bring their riches unto her.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>There were three gates on the east</b><br>The number three often symbolizes completeness or divine perfection in biblical numerology. The east holds significant biblical symbolism, often representing the direction from which God's glory appears (<a href="/ezekiel/43-2.htm">Ezekiel 43:2</a>). The Garden of Eden was placed in the east (<a href="/genesis/2-8.htm">Genesis 2:8</a>), and the wise men came from the east to worship Jesus (<a href="/matthew/2.htm">Matthew 2:1</a>). The gates facing east may symbolize the entrance of God's presence and the fulfillment of His promises.<p><b>three on the north</b><br>The north is sometimes associated with God's judgment and power (<a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13</a>). In ancient Israel, enemies often attacked from the north, making it a direction associated with danger and divine protection. The inclusion of gates on the north side signifies God's sovereignty and the protection He offers from all directions. It also emphasizes the universality of God's kingdom, open to all nations.<p><b>three on the south</b><br>The south is often associated with warmth and blessing, as it is the direction of the Negev, a region in Israel known for its fertility and abundance. The presence of gates on the south side may symbolize the blessings and prosperity that come from God. It also reflects the inclusivity of the New Jerusalem, welcoming people from all directions and backgrounds.<p><b>and three on the west</b><br>The west is significant in biblical history as the direction of the Mediterranean Sea, representing the unknown and the Gentile nations. The western gates highlight the expansion of God's kingdom beyond Israel to include all peoples. This aligns with the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>) and the prophecy of the inclusion of the Gentiles (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>). The gates on the west signify the fulfillment of God's plan for salvation to reach the ends of the earth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/new_jerusalem.htm">New Jerusalem</a></b><br>The holy city described in <a href="/bsb/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>, representing the eternal dwelling place of God with His people. It is depicted as having perfect symmetry and divine order.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gates.htm">Gates</a></b><br>Symbolic of access and entry into the New Jerusalem. The twelve gates represent the twelve tribes of Israel, indicating the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cardinal_directions.htm">Cardinal Directions (East, North, South, West)</a></b><br>These directions emphasize the universality and inclusivity of God's kingdom, open to all nations and peoples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_god's_kingdom.htm">Inclusivity of God's Kingdom</a></b><br>The gates on all four sides of the New Jerusalem signify that God's invitation is open to all people, regardless of their background or origin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_god's_promises.htm">Fulfillment of God's Promises</a></b><br>The twelve gates named after the tribes of Israel remind us of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people throughout history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_security_and_peace.htm">Symbol of Security and Peace</a></b><br>In ancient cities, gates were crucial for protection. The gates of the New Jerusalem symbolize eternal security and peace in God's presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/invitation_to_enter.htm">Invitation to Enter</a></b><br>The open gates invite us to enter into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, who is the way to eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_twelve_gates_of_heaven.htm">What are the Twelve Gates of Heaven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_second_coming.htm">What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_biblical_numerology's_meaning.htm">What is the meaning of Biblical numerology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_pearly_gates.htm">What are the pearly gates?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.</span> The following are the dispositions of the tribes in the Old Testament: - Order in <a href="/numbers/2.htm">Numbers 2</a>. <span class="accented">East -</span> <p>Judah. <p>Issachar. <p>Zebulun. <span class="accented">North -</span> . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/revelation/21-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[There were] three</span><br /><span class="grk">τρεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(treis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5140.htm">Strong's 5140: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gates</span><br /><span class="grk">πυλῶνες</span> <span class="translit">(pylōnes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4440.htm">Strong's 4440: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπὸ</span> <span class="translit">(apo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> </span><span class="str2">From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] east,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνατολῆς</span> <span class="translit">(anatolēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_395.htm">Strong's 395: </a> </span><span class="str2">From anatello; a rising of light, i.e. Dawn; by implication, the east.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">three</span><br /><span class="grk">τρεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(treis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5140.htm">Strong's 5140: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπὸ</span> <span class="translit">(apo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> </span><span class="str2">From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] north,</span><br /><span class="grk">βορρᾶ</span> <span class="translit">(borra)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1005.htm">Strong's 1005: </a> </span><span class="str2">The north wind, hence: the North. Of uncertain derivation; the north.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">three</span><br /><span class="grk">τρεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(treis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5140.htm">Strong's 5140: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπὸ</span> <span class="translit">(apo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> </span><span class="str2">From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] south,</span><br /><span class="grk">νότου</span> <span class="translit">(notou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3558.htm">Strong's 3558: </a> </span><span class="str2">The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">three</span><br /><span class="grk">τρεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(treis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5140.htm">Strong's 5140: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπὸ</span> <span class="translit">(apo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> </span><span class="str2">From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] west.</span><br /><span class="grk">δυσμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(dysmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1424.htm">Strong's 1424: </a> </span><span class="str2">A setting (of the sun), hence: the West. From duno; the sun-set, i.e. the western region.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/21-13.htm">Revelation 21:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/revelation/21-13.htm">Revelation 21:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/revelation/21-13.htm">Revelation 21:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/revelation/21-13.htm">Revelation 21:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/revelation/21-13.htm">Revelation 21:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/21-13.htm">Revelation 21:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/21-13.htm">Revelation 21:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/21-13.htm">Revelation 21:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/21-13.htm">Revelation 21:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/revelation/21-13.htm">Revelation 21:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/revelation/21-13.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 21:13 On the east were three gates (Rev. 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