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for the glory of God enlightened it, and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/kjv/revelation/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/21.htm">New King James Version</a> The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/nasb/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine upon it, for the glory of God has illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/lsb/revelation/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/amp/revelation/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the city has no need of the sun nor of the moon to give light to it, for the glory (splendor, radiance) of God has illumined it, and the Lamb is its lamp and light. <a href="/csb/revelation/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates it, and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because God&#8217s glory illuminates it, and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/asv/revelation/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb. <a href="/cev/revelation/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And the city did not need the sun or the moon. The glory of God was shining on it, and the Lamb was its light. <a href="/erv/revelation/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb. <a href="/gwt/revelation/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The city doesn't need any sun or moon to give it light because the glory of God gave it light. The lamb was its lamp. <a href="/gnt/revelation/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> The city has no need of the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God shines on it, and the Lamb is its lamp. <a href="/isv/revelation/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> The city doesn't need any sun or moon to give it light, because the glory of God gave it light, and the lamb was its lamp. <a href="/msb/revelation/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. <a href="/net/revelation/21.htm">NET Bible</a> The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God lights it up, and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/nheb/revelation/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The city has no need for the sun, neither of the moon, to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/wbt/revelation/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God enlightened it, and the Lamb is the light of it. <a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Nor has the city any need of the sun or of the moon, to give it light; for the glory of God has shone upon it and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/web/revelation/21.htm">World English Bible</a> The city has no need for the sun or moon to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it and its lamp is the Lamb. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they may shine in it; for the glory of God lightens it, and the lamp of it—the Lamb; <a href="/blb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they should shine in it; for the glory of God enlightened it, and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/ylt/revelation/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the city hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they may shine in it; for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp of it is the Lamb; <a href="/slt/revelation/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they shine in her: for the glory of God enlightened her, and her light the Lamb.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the city hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine in it. For the glory of God hath enlightened it, and the Lamb is the lamp thereof. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine in it. For the glory of God has illuminated it, and the Lamb is its lamp. <a href="/nabre/revelation/21.htm">New American Bible</a> The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The city has no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God lightens it, and the Lamb is the lamp of it. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And The Lamb and The City do not need the Sun or the Moon to illuminate it, for the glory of God illuminates it, and The Lamb is its lamp.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the city had no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God gave it light, and the lamp of it is the Lamb. <a href="/godbey/revelation/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they may light it: <a href="/haweis/revelation/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon to shine upon it: for the glory of God illuminates it, and the Lamb is the lamp thereof. <a href="/mace/revelation/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the city had no need either of the sun, or of the moon to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamb is the luminary thereof. <a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Nor has the city any need of the sun or of the moon, to give it light; for the glory of God has shone upon it and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/worrell/revelation/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine upon it; for the glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb. <a href="/worsley/revelation/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the city hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God enlighteneth it, and the Lamb is it's light. <a href="/parallel/revelation/21-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=4649" 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> …22But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</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/4172.htm" title="4172: polis (N-NFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">city</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/5532.htm" title="5532: chreian (N-AFS) -- From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.">need</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/2246.htm" title="2246: hēliou (N-GMS) -- The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light.">sun</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Conj) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">or</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4582.htm" title="4582: selēnēs (N-GFS) -- The moon. From selas; the moon.">moon</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/5316.htm" title="5316: phainōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show.">shine</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">on it,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</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/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/5461.htm" title="5461: ephōtisen (V-AIA-3S) -- From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up.">illuminates</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the city,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- 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/721.htm" title="721: Arnion (N-NNS) -- (originally: a little lamb, but diminutive force was lost), a lamb. Diminutive from aren; a lambkin.">Lamb</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">is its</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3088.htm" title="3088: lychnos (N-NMS) -- A lamp. From the base of leukos; a portable lamp or other illuminator.">lamp.</a> 24By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.…<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/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19-20</a> No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a> In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. <a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a> The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. <a href="/zechariah/14-7.htm">Zechariah 14:7</a> It will be a unique day known only to the LORD, without day or night; but when evening comes, there will be light. <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a> There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5</a> And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. <a href="/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9</a> For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16</a> He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a> For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. <a href="/isaiah/24-23.htm">Isaiah 24:23</a> The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory. <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a> “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. <a href="/luke/2-32.htm">Luke 2:32</a> a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” <a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. <a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a> For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.the city.<a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Revelation 21:11</a> Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;<a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Revelation 22:5</a> And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.<a href="/isaiah/24-23.htm">Isaiah 24:23</a> Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously.for.<a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Revelation 21:11</a> Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;<a href="/revelation/18-1.htm">Revelation 18:1</a> And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.<a href="/isaiah/2-10.htm">Isaiah 2:10,19,21</a> Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty… the Lamb.<a href="/luke/2-32.htm">Luke 2:32</a> A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.<a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4,9,14,18</a> In him was life; and the life was the light of men… <a href="/john/5-23.htm">John 5:23</a> That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/21-22.htm">City</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Enlightened</a> <a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/revelation/18-1.htm">Illuminated</a> <a href="/revelation/18-1.htm">Illumined</a> <a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Lamp</a> <a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Light</a> <a href="/revelation/12-1.htm">Moon</a> <a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Need</a> <a href="/revelation/18-23.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Shone</a> <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/revelation/21-22.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-27.htm">Enlightened</a> <a href="/revelation/22-17.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/revelation/21-24.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Illuminated</a> <a href="/luke/11-36.htm">Illumined</a> <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Lamp</a> <a href="/revelation/21-24.htm">Light</a> <a href="/genesis/37-9.htm">Moon</a> <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Need</a> <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/exodus/34-29.htm">Shone</a> <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/revelation/21-24.htm">Thereof</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'; </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/revelation/21.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>The city In <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23</a>, "the city" refers to the New Jerusalem, a central theme in the concluding chapters of Revelation. This city is not just a physical place but represents the culmination of God's redemptive plan, where His presence dwells fully with His people. Historically, Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The New Jerusalem, however, transcends the earthly city, embodying the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell with humanity eternally.has no need The phrase "has no need" emphasizes the sufficiency and completeness of God's provision in the New Jerusalem. In the earthly realm, cities rely on various resources for survival and prosperity. However, the New Jerusalem is depicted as lacking nothing, highlighting the perfection and self-sustaining nature of God's eternal kingdom. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sufficiency, where He provides all that is necessary for life and godliness (<a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a>).of sun or moon The mention of "sun or moon" draws attention to the natural sources of light that govern day and night on earth. In the New Jerusalem, these celestial bodies are rendered unnecessary, signifying a radical transformation of the created order. This imagery echoes Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19-20</a>, where the Lord Himself becomes the everlasting light for His people. It underscores the idea that God's presence will illuminate and sustain the city, rendering all other sources of light obsolete.to shine on it The phrase "to shine on it" suggests the function of the sun and moon in providing light and guidance. In the New Jerusalem, this function is fulfilled by God's glory, which surpasses any created light. The Greek word for "shine" (φαίνω, phainō) implies a manifestation or revelation, indicating that God's presence will be fully revealed and experienced by the inhabitants of the city. This reflects the biblical theme of God's light as a source of truth, guidance, and life (<a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a>).for the glory of God "Glory" in this context refers to the visible manifestation of God's divine presence and majesty. The Greek word for glory (δόξα, doxa) encompasses honor, splendor, and radiance. In the New Jerusalem, God's glory is not just an abstract concept but a tangible reality that illuminates the entire city. This highlights the centrality of God's presence in the eternal state, where His glory is the source of all light and life, fulfilling the ultimate purpose of creation to glorify God.illuminates it The term "illuminates" conveys the idea of bringing light and clarity. In the New Jerusalem, God's glory provides illumination, dispelling darkness and revealing truth. This imagery is consistent with the biblical portrayal of God as light (1 <a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a>) and Jesus as the light of the world (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>). The illumination of the city by God's glory signifies the complete eradication of sin, ignorance, and separation from God, resulting in perfect fellowship and understanding.and the Lamb The inclusion of "the Lamb" alongside God's glory emphasizes the central role of Jesus Christ in the New Jerusalem. The Lamb, a title for Christ, signifies His sacrificial death and victory over sin and death. In Revelation, the Lamb is both the redeemer and the ruler, highlighting the unity of God's redemptive work and His eternal reign. The presence of the Lamb in the New Jerusalem underscores the fulfillment of God's salvation plan, where Christ's atoning work is eternally celebrated and His authority is fully recognized.is its lamp The metaphor of "lamp" suggests a source of light that guides and directs. In the New Jerusalem, the Lamb serves as the lamp, providing illumination and direction for the inhabitants. This imagery reflects the biblical theme of Christ as the light that guides believers (<a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a>) and the source of spiritual enlightenment (<a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>). The Lamb as the lamp signifies the intimate relationship between Christ and His people, where His presence provides continual guidance, comfort, and assurance in the eternal city.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) And the city had no need of the sun . . .--Rather, And the city hath not need of the sun, nor of the moon that they should shine on (or, for) her; for the glory of God enlightened her, and her lamp is the Lamb. The Shechinah is again alluded to. Light is the emblem of knowledge and holiness. God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all (<a href="/1_john/1-5.htm" title="This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.">1John 1:5</a>). Christ the Lamb, came as the Light of the World. Now in the heavenly Jerusalem is the light seen as a lamp that burneth. The imagery is drawn from Isaiah. "The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee; but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory" (<a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm" title="The sun shall be no more your light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light to you: but the LORD shall be to you an everlasting light, and your God your glory.">Isaiah 60:19</a>). No more will there be needed subsidiary or intermediate luminaries. He who makes the righteous to shine like stars, and causes His churches to shine like lights in the world, will be Himself the Light and Sun of His people: they shall see Him as He is. It is again to be noticed that the emblem of the Lamb is used to describe our Lord in this verse, and in the last, as it was also in <a href="/revelation/21-14.htm" title="And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.">Revelation 21:14</a>. The memory of Christ's work on earth is never obliterated: still in the intense splendour and joy of that city of light the remembrance of Him who was led as a lamb to the slaughter gives depth and fulness to its joy.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it; hath no need. So <a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19, 20</a>, "The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting Light, and thy God thy Glory." For the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the Light thereof. The glory of God (cf. ver. 11). No distinction is to be made between God and the Lamb; both are the Light (cf. <a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a>). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/21-23.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 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. city πόλις (polis) Noun - Nominative 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. has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. no οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. need χρείαν (chreian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5532.htm">Strong's 5532: </a> From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. for τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine 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. sun ἡλίου (hēliou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2246.htm">Strong's 2246: </a> The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light. [or] οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. moon σελήνης (selēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4582.htm">Strong's 4582: </a> The moon. From selas; the moon. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. shine φαίνωσιν (phainōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5316.htm">Strong's 5316: </a> Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show. on it, αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. because γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. 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. glory δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. illuminates ἐφώτισεν (ephōtisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5461.htm">Strong's 5461: </a> From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up. [the city], αὐτήν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter 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. Lamb Ἀρνίον (Arnion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_721.htm">Strong's 721: </a> (originally: a little lamb, but diminutive force was lost), a lamb. Diminutive from aren; a lambkin. [is] its αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. lamp. λύχνος (lychnos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3088.htm">Strong's 3088: </a> A lamp. 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