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The great street of the city was of gold, as pure as transparent glass. <a href="/nlt/revelation/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> The twelve gates were made of pearls—each gate from a single pearl! And the main street was pure gold, as clear as glass. <a href="/esv/revelation/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made of a single pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. <a href="/bsb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates respectively was of one pearl, and the street of the city pure gold, transparent as glass. <a href="/kjv/revelation/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/21.htm">New King James Version</a> The twelve gates were twelve pearls: each individual gate was of one pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates was a single pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. <a href="/nasb/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates was a single pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates was a single pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. <a href="/lsb/revelation/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates was a single pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. <a href="/amp/revelation/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each separate gate was of one single pearl. And the street (broad way) of the city was pure gold, like transparent crystal. <a href="/csb/revelation/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The twelve gates are twelve pearls; each individual gate was made of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, transparent as glass. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The 12 gates are 12 pearls; each individual gate was made of a single pearl. The broad street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. <a href="/asv/revelation/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the several gates was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. <a href="/cev/revelation/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Each of the twelve gates was a solid pearl. The streets of the city were made of pure gold, clear as crystal. <a href="/erv/revelation/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the several gates was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. <a href="/gwt/revelation/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The 12 gates were 12 pearls. Each gate was made of one pearl. The street of the city was made of pure gold, as clear as glass. <a href="/gnt/revelation/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> The twelve gates were twelve pearls; each gate was made from a single pearl. The street of the city was of pure gold, transparent as glass. <a href="/isv/revelation/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> The twelve gates were twelve pearls, and each gate was made of a single pearl. The street of the city was made of pure gold, as clear as glass. <a href="/msb/revelation/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/revelation/21.htm">NET Bible</a> And the twelve gates are twelve pearls--each one of the gates is made from just one pearl! The main street of the city is pure gold, like transparent glass. <a href="/nheb/revelation/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The twelve gates were twelve pearls. Each one of the gates was made of one pearl. The street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. <a href="/wbt/revelation/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl; and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. <a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each of them consisting of a single pearl. And the main street of the city was made of pure gold, resembling transparent glass. <a href="/web/revelation/21.htm">World English Bible</a> The twelve gates were twelve pearls. Each one of the gates was made of one pearl. The street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the twelve gates [are] twelve pearls, each one of the gates respectively was of one pearl; and the street of the city [is] pure gold—as transparent glass. <a href="/blb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates respectively was of one pearl, and the street of the city pure gold, transparent as glass. <a href="/ylt/revelation/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, each several one of the gates was of one pearl; and the broad-place of the city is pure gold -- as transparent glass. <a href="/slt/revelation/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the twelve gates twelve pearls; each one of the gates was of one pearl: and the broad way of the city pure gold, as transparent amber.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, one to each: and every several gate was of one several pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, one for each, so that each gate was made from a single pearl. And the main street of the city was of pure gold, similar to transparent glass. <a href="/nabre/revelation/21.htm">New American Bible</a> The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made from a single pearl; and the street of the city was of pure gold, transparent as glass. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, each of the gates is a single pearl, and the street of the city is pure gold, transparent as glass.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the twelve gates were adorned with twelve pearls; one for each of the gates, and each gate was made of a single pearl; and the great street of the city was of pure gold. as it were transparent glass. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And 12 gates and 12 pearls, one to each, and everyone of the gates was of one pearl, but the street of the city of pure gold, as if there was glass in it.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, like clear glass.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The twelve gates are twelve pearls; each one of the gates was of one pearl. And the street of the city is pure gold, like transparent glass. <a href="/haweis/revelation/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the twelve gates were twelve several pearls; every one of the gates was of one pearl; and the street of the city was pure gold, as transparent glass.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each single gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as splendid as glass. <a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each of them consisting of a single pearl. And the main street of the city was made of pure gold, resembling transparent glass. <a href="/worrell/revelation/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates, severally, was of one pearl; and the street of the city was pure gold, as transparent glass. <a href="/worsley/revelation/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each of the gates was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold like resplendent glass. <a href="/parallel/revelation/21-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=4628" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/21.htm">The New Jerusalem</a> …20the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. 21<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-NMP) -- Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.">twelve</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 were</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-NMP) -- Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.">twelve</a> <a href="/greek/3135.htm" title="3135: margaritai (N-NMP) -- A pearl. From margaros; a pearl.">pearls,</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastos (Adj-NMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">with each</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4440.htm" title="4440: pylōnōn (N-GMP) -- From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule.">gate</a> <a href="/greek/303.htm" title="303: ana (Adv) -- A primary preposition and adverb; properly, up; but used severally, or at."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">consisting</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: henos (Adj-GMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">a single</a> <a href="/greek/3135.htm" title="3135: margaritou (N-GMS) -- A pearl. From margaros; a pearl.">pearl.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/4113.htm" title="4113: plateia (N-NFS) -- A street, public square, broad way. Feminine of platus; a wide plat or place, i.e. Open square.">main street</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: poleōs (N-GFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">city</a> <a href="/greek/2513.htm" title="2513: katharon (Adj-NNS) -- Clean.">was pure</a> <a href="/greek/5553.htm" title="5553: chrysion (N-NNS) -- A piece of gold, golden ornament. Diminutive of chrusos; a golden article, i.e. Gold plating, ornament, or coin.">gold,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/1306.htm" title="1306: diaugēs (Adj-NMS) -- To shine through, dawn (of the light coming through the shadows). From dia and augazo; to glimmer through, i.e. Break.">clear</a> <a href="/greek/5194.htm" title="5194: hyalos (N-NMS) -- Glass, crystal, clear transparent stone. Perhaps from the same as huetos; glass.">as glass.</a> 22But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/54-12.htm">Isaiah 54:12</a> I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. <a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Isaiah 60:17-18</a> Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. / No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders. But you will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">1 Kings 10:21</a> All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27</a> The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">2 Chronicles 9:20</a> All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27</a> The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. <a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a> You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation. <a href="/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31-34</a> 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. / On the south side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Simeon, the gate of Issachar, and the gate of Zebulun. ... <a href="/job/28-16.htm">Job 28:16-19</a> It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. / Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. / Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. ... <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Matthew 13:45-46</a> Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. <a href="/matthew/19-24.htm">Matthew 19:24</a> Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Luke 16:19</a> Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. <a href="/john/14-2.htm">John 14:2</a> In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? <a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">1 Corinthians 3:12</a> If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.the twelve.<a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12</a> And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:<a href="/revelation/17-4.htm">Revelation 17:4</a> And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:<a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Matthew 13:45,46</a> Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: … every several.pure.<a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18</a> And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.<a href="/revelation/17-4.htm">Revelation 17:4</a> And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:<a href="/revelation/18-16.htm">Revelation 18:16</a> And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!as it.<a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Revelation 21:11,18</a> Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">City</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-10.htm">Consisting</a> <a href="/revelation/21-13.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-12.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/revelation/21-15.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Glass</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/revelation/21-16.htm">Great</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Main</a> <a href="/revelation/18-16.htm">Pearl</a> <a href="/revelation/18-16.htm">Pearls</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Resembling</a> <a href="/philippians/4-16.htm">Several</a> <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Single</a> <a href="/revelation/11-8.htm">Street</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Transparent</a> <a href="/revelation/21-16.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/21-22.htm">City</a> <a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">Consisting</a> <a href="/revelation/21-25.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/revelation/21-25.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Glass</a> <a href="/genesis/2-11.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/2-10.htm">Main</a> <a href="/job/28-18.htm">Pearl</a> <a href="/job/28-18.htm">Pearls</a> <a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/judges/8-18.htm">Resembling</a> <a href="/numbers/28-13.htm">Several</a> <a href="/genesis/29-20.htm">Single</a> <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Street</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-8.htm">Transparent</a> <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 21</div>1. <a href="/revelation/21-1.htm">A new heaven and a new earth.</a> 10. <a href="/revelation/21-10.htm">The heavenly Jerusalem, with a full description thereof.</a> 23. <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">She needs no sun, the glory of God being her light.</a> 24. <a href="/revelation/21-24.htm">The kings of the earth bring their riches unto her.</a> </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'; 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The use of pearls for the gates is unique and significant. In ancient times, pearls were considered extremely valuable and rare, symbolizing purity and beauty. This imagery suggests the immense value and purity of the New Jerusalem. The idea of gates made of pearls also reflects the parable of the pearl of great price (<a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Matthew 13:45-46</a>), emphasizing the kingdom of heaven's incomparable worth.with each gate consisting of a single pearl The description of each gate being made from a single pearl highlights the miraculous and divine nature of the New Jerusalem. In the natural world, pearls of such size do not exist, indicating that this is a supernatural creation. This imagery may also symbolize the unity and perfection of God's creation, as well as the singularity of Christ as the way to enter the kingdom of heaven (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). The singular pearl could also represent the unity of believers entering through Christ, the one true gate.The main street of the city was pure gold Gold is often associated with divinity, kingship, and purity in the Bible. The use of pure gold for the main street signifies the holiness and majesty of the New Jerusalem. In ancient cultures, gold was the most precious metal, often used in the construction of temples and palaces, symbolizing wealth and splendor. The purity of the gold indicates the absence of impurity or sin, reflecting the perfect nature of the heavenly city. This imagery connects to the streets of gold mentioned in <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18</a>, emphasizing the city's divine origin and eternal value.as clear as glass The description of gold being as clear as glass suggests a level of purity and transparency beyond earthly experience. In biblical symbolism, glass often represents clarity and truth. This imagery may indicate the complete transparency and righteousness of the New Jerusalem, where nothing is hidden, and all is revealed in the light of God's glory. The clarity of the gold also reflects the purity and holiness of God's presence, as seen in <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Revelation 22:5</a>, where there is no need for the sun or moon because God's glory illuminates the city.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_new_jerusalem.htm">The New Jerusalem</a> This is the heavenly 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 with magnificent and symbolic imagery, emphasizing its divine origin and perfection. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_gates.htm">The Twelve Gates</a> These gates symbolize the entry points into the New Jerusalem. Each gate is made of a single pearl, signifying beauty, value, and the unity of God's people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_great_street.htm">The Great Street</a> The street of the city is described as being made of pure gold, as clear as glass, symbolizing purity, holiness, and the transparent nature of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_the_kingdom.htm">The Value of the Kingdom</a> The imagery of pearls and gold in the New Jerusalem highlights the incomparable value of God's kingdom. Believers are encouraged to prioritize their relationship with God above all earthly treasures. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_perfection.htm">Unity and Perfection</a> The single pearl for each gate symbolizes unity and perfection in God's kingdom. Christians are called to strive for unity within the body of Christ, reflecting the oneness of the New Jerusalem. <a href="/topical/p/purity_and_holiness.htm">Purity and Holiness</a> The pure gold, clear as glass, represents the holiness and purity required to dwell in God's presence. Believers are reminded to pursue holiness in their daily lives, reflecting the character of God. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_worship.htm">Eternal Worship</a> The gates and streets of the New Jerusalem point to a future of eternal worship and communion with God. Christians are encouraged to live lives of worship now, preparing for the eternal worship in heaven.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 21</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_pearly_gates.htm">What are the pearly gates?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_gold_streets.htm">What does the Bible say about streets of gold?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_twelve_gates_of_heaven.htm">What are the Twelve Gates of Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_gold_dust_in_church_mean.htm">What does gold dust in church services signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) And the twelve gates . . .--Or, gate-towers. Each gate was of one pearl--i.e., made out of one pearl. The foundations are diverse; the gates are alike. There is one way, though there are many roads; one mode of entrance, through twelve gates. All find entrance through one new and living Way (<a href="/john/14-6.htm" title="Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.">John 14:6</a>; <a href="/context/acts/4-11.htm" title="This is the stone which was set at nothing of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.">Acts 4:11-12</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm" title="For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.">1Corinthians 3:11</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-20.htm" title="By a new and living way, which he has consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;">Hebrews 10:20</a>). The pearl was esteemed of the greatest value among the ancients; it is an appropriate emblem of the highest truth, and so of Him who is the Truth as well as the Way of Life. Lord Bacon compared truth to a pearl "that showeth best by day." Another feature may be added. It is the only precious stone which the art and skill of man cannot improve. The tools of the artificer may give fresh lustre to the emerald and the sapphire; but he must lift no tool upon the pearl. So is it with the truth, which sets men free (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm" title="According to the grace of God which is given to me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another builds thereon. But let every man take heed how he builds thereupon.">1Corinthians 3:10</a>). Through truth, and Him who is Truth, we enter the city; and the street of the city was gold, pure as transparent glass. (See Note on <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm" title="And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like to clear glass.">Revelation 21:18</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl. The pearl was known to the ancients from the earliest times, and was always held in high honour by them (cf. <a href="/revelation/17-4.htm">Revelation 17:4</a>). And the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass (cf. ver. 18). The brilliancy was so far beyond ordinary gold as to make it apparently transparent like glass. "The street" is not merely one street, but the whole collective material of which the streets are composed. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/21-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. twelve δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen. gates [were] πυλῶνες (pylōnes) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4440.htm">Strong's 4440: </a> From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule. twelve δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen. pearls, μαργαρῖται (margaritai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3135.htm">Strong's 3135: </a> A pearl. From margaros; a pearl. [with] each ἕκαστος (hekastos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. gate πυλώνων (pylōnōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4440.htm">Strong's 4440: </a> From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule. consisting ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. a single ἑνὸς (henos) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. pearl. μαργαρίτου (margaritou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3135.htm">Strong's 3135: </a> A pearl. From margaros; a pearl. The ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. main street πλατεῖα (plateia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4113.htm">Strong's 4113: </a> A street, public square, broad way. Feminine of platus; a wide 'plat' or 'place', i.e. Open square. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. city πόλεως (poleōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. [was] pure καθαρὸν (katharon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2513.htm">Strong's 2513: </a> Clean. gold, χρυσίον (chrysion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5553.htm">Strong's 5553: </a> A piece of gold, golden ornament. Diminutive of chrusos; a golden article, i.e. Gold plating, ornament, or coin. as [pure as] ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. transparent διαυγής (diaugēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1306.htm">Strong's 1306: </a> To shine through, dawn (of the light coming through the shadows). From dia and augazo; to glimmer through, i.e. Break. glass. ὕαλος (hyalos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5194.htm">Strong's 5194: </a> Glass, crystal, clear transparent stone. 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