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Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal. <a href="/blb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> having the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone being clear as crystal, <a href="/kjv/revelation/21.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/revelation/21.htm">New King James Version</a> having the glory of God. Her light was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone, clear as crystal. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> having the glory of God. Her brilliance was like a very valuable stone, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper. <a href="/nasb/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> having the glory of God. Her brilliance was like a very costly stone, as a stone of crystal-clear jasper. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> having the glory of God. Her brilliance was like a very costly stone, as a stone of crystal-clear jasper. <a href="/lsb/revelation/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> having the glory of God. Her brilliance was like precious stone, as a stone of crystal-clear jasper. <a href="/amp/revelation/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> having God’s glory [filled with His radiant light]. The brilliance of it resembled a rare and very precious jewel, like jasper, shining and clear as crystal. <a href="/csb/revelation/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> arrayed with God’s glory. Her radiance was like a precious jewel, like a jasper stone, clear as crystal. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> arrayed with God&#8217s glory. Her radiance was like a very precious stone, like a jasper stone, bright as crystal. <a href="/asv/revelation/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> having the glory of God: her light was like unto a stone most precious, as it were a jasper stone, clear as crystal: <a href="/cev/revelation/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The glory of God made the city bright. It was dazzling and crystal clear like a precious jasper stone. <a href="/erv/revelation/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> having the glory of God: her light was like unto a stone most precious, as it were a jasper stone, clear as crystal: <a href="/gwt/revelation/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It had the glory of God. Its light was like a valuable gem, like gray quartz, as clear as crystal. <a href="/gnt/revelation/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> and shining with the glory of God. The city shone like a precious stone, like a jasper, clear as crystal. <a href="/isv/revelation/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> The glory of God was its radiance, and its light was like a valuable gem, like jasper, as clear as crystal. <a href="/msb/revelation/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal. <a href="/net/revelation/21.htm">NET Bible</a> The city possesses the glory of God; its brilliance is like a precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper. <a href="/nheb/revelation/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> having the glory of God. Her light was like a most precious stone, as if it was a jasper stone, clear as crystal; <a href="/wbt/revelation/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Having the glory of God: and her light was like to a stone most precious, even like a jasper-stone, clear as crystal; <a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and bringing with it the glory of God. It shone with a radiance like that of a very precious stone--such as a jasper, bright and transparent. <a href="/web/revelation/21.htm">World English Bible</a> having the glory of God. Her light was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> having the glory of God, and her light—like a most precious stone, as a jasper stone clear as crystal, <a href="/blb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> having the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone being clear as crystal, <a href="/ylt/revelation/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> having the glory of God, and her light is like a stone most precious, as a jasper stone clear as crystal, <a href="/slt/revelation/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Having the glory of God: and her luminary like a most precious stone, as jasper stone, shining like crystal;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Having the glory of God, and the light thereof was like to a precious stone, as to the jasper stone, even as crystal. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> having the glory of God. And its light was like that of a precious stone, even like that of the jasper stone or like crystal. <a href="/nabre/revelation/21.htm">New American Bible</a> It gleamed with the splendor of God. Its radiance was like that of a precious stone, like jasper, clear as crystal. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It has the glory of God and a radiance like a very rare jewel, like jasper, clear as crystal.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Having the glory of God, radiant as a brilliant light, resembling a very precious gem; like a jasper stone, clear as crystal: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And it had the glory of God and its light was as the likeness of precious stones, like Jasper red quartz, as the appearance of crystal.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> having the glory of God: that which gave it light was like a most costly stone, like jasper-stone, brilliant as crystal. <a href="/godbey/revelation/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> having the glory of God: and her light was like a stone most precious, as a crystalline, jasper stone; <a href="/haweis/revelation/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> having the glory of God: and her brilliance was like the most precious gem, as a jasper stone, transparent as crystal; <a href="/mace/revelation/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> it blaz'd with the glory of God: her luminary was like that of a brilliant, even like a jasper, as transparent as crystal. <a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and bringing with it the glory of God. It shone with a radiance like that of a very precious stone--such as a jasper, bright and transparent. <a href="/worrell/revelation/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> having the glory of God; her radiance was like a stone most precious, as a jasper stone clear as crystal; <a href="/worsley/revelation/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and her light was like a most precious stone, even as a Jasper-stone resembling crystal: <a href="/parallel/revelation/21-11.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=4516" 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> …10And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, 11<a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echousan (V-PPA-AFS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">shining with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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: doxan (N-AFS) -- 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/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.">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/5458.htm" title="5458: phōstēr (N-NMS) -- A light, an illuminator, perhaps the sun; a star; brilliancy. From phos; an illuminator, i.e. a luminary, or brilliancy.">radiance</a> <a href="/greek/3664.htm" title="3664: homoios (Adj-NMS) -- Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar.">was like</a> <a href="/greek/5093.htm" title="5093: timiōtatō (Adj-DMS-S) -- Of great price, precious, honored. ">a most precious</a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: lithō (N-DMS) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.">jewel,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/2393.htm" title="2393: iaspidi (N-DFS) -- Jasper; a precious stone. Probably of foreign origin; jasper, a gem.">a jasper,</a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: lithō (N-DMS) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone."></a> <a href="/greek/2929.htm" title="2929: krystallizonti (V-PPA-DMS) -- To be clear as crystal, brilliant like crystal. From krustallos; to make ice.">as clear as crystal.</a> 12The 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.…<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/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/ezekiel/43-2.htm">Ezekiel 43:2</a> and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <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="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a> And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. <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="/exodus/34-29.htm">Exodus 34:29-30</a> And when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was unaware that his face had become radiant from speaking with the LORD. / Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses, and behold, his face was radiant. And they were afraid to approach him. <a href="/isaiah/60-13.htm">Isaiah 60:13</a> The glory of Lebanon will come to you—its cypress, elm, and boxwood together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. <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="/daniel/12-3.htm">Daniel 12:3</a> Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever. <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Isaiah 54:11-12</a> “O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. <a href="/psalms/50-2.htm">Psalm 50:2</a> From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth. <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a> The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. <a href="/isaiah/62-3.htm">Isaiah 62:3</a> You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Having the glory of God: and her light was like to a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;the glory.<a href="/revelation/21-22.htm">Revelation 21:22,23</a> And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it… <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/4-5.htm">Isaiah 4:5</a> And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.her.<a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Revelation 21:19</a> And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;<a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Ezekiel 1:26</a> And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it.<a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13,14,16</a> Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created… clear.<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/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6</a> And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.<a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Revelation 22:1</a> And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/3-9.htm">Ar</a> <a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Bright</a> <a href="/acts/22-11.htm">Brilliance</a> <a href="/revelation/16-12.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Costly</a> <a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Crystal</a> <a href="/revelation/15-2.htm">Glass</a> <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/revelation/21-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/revelation/4-3.htm">Jasper</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">Jewel</a> <a href="/revelation/18-23.htm">Light</a> <a href="/revelation/18-16.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/revelation/18-16.htm">Price</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Radiance</a> <a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Rare</a> <a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/revelation/18-1.htm">Shone</a> <a href="/revelation/18-21.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/philippians/1-10.htm">Transparent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">Ar</a> <a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Bright</a> <a href="/acts/22-11.htm">Brilliance</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/genesis/24-53.htm">Costly</a> <a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Crystal</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Glass</a> <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Jasper</a> <a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Jewel</a> <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Light</a> <a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/revelation/22-17.htm">Price</a> <a href="/job/31-26.htm">Radiance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">Rare</a> <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Shone</a> <a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Transparent</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 "glory of God" often signifies God's manifest presence, as seen in <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-35</a> when the glory filled the tabernacle. In the New Testament, the glory of God is revealed in Jesus Christ (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>). The shining aspect suggests purity, holiness, and the overwhelming brilliance of God's presence, reminiscent of the Shekinah glory that led the Israelites.Its radiance was like a most precious jewel The imagery of a precious jewel conveys immense value and beauty. In ancient times, jewels were symbols of wealth and status, often used in the construction of sacred spaces, such as the high priest's breastplate (<a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Exodus 28:17-20</a>). This description underscores the incomparable worth and splendor of the heavenly city, reflecting God's own nature.like a jasper Jasper in biblical times was a term used for a variety of precious stones, often associated with a greenish hue, though here it is described as clear. In <a href="/revelation/4-3.htm">Revelation 4:3</a>, jasper is part of the vision of God's throne, indicating purity and divine majesty. The use of jasper connects the New Jerusalem with the divine throne room, suggesting that the city is a place of God's direct rule and presence.as clear as crystal The clarity of the jasper signifies transparency and purity, qualities that are often associated with holiness and truth. Crystal-clear imagery is used in <a href="/revelation/22.htm">Revelation 22:1</a> to describe the river of the water of life, symbolizing purity and the untainted nature of the new creation. This clarity also suggests that nothing impure or hidden will exist in the New Jerusalem, aligning with the promise of a new heaven and earth where righteousness dwells (<a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">2 Peter 3:13</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/new_jerusalem.htm">New Jerusalem</a> The heavenly city described in <a href="/bsb/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>, representing the ultimate dwelling place of God with His people. It is depicted as having the glory of God and is central to the vision of the new heaven and new earth. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Revelation, who received the vision of the New Jerusalem. He conveys the imagery and symbolism of the city to the early Christian communities. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god's_glory.htm">God's Glory</a> The divine presence and majesty that illuminates the New Jerusalem. It signifies God's holiness, purity, and the fulfillment of His promises. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jasper.htm">Jasper</a> A precious stone used to describe the radiance of the New Jerusalem. In ancient times, jasper was often associated with beauty and value, and its clarity here symbolizes purity and perfection. 5. <a href="/topical/h/heavenly_vision.htm">Heavenly Vision</a> The broader context of <a href="/bsb/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>, where John describes the new creation and the eternal state of believers, emphasizing the hope and future glory awaiting God's people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_glory_of_god_as_central.htm">The Glory of God as Central</a> The New Jerusalem's radiance is a reflection of God's glory. Believers are called to live lives that reflect God's glory, pursuing holiness and righteousness. <a href="/topical/p/purity_and_perfection.htm">Purity and Perfection</a> The description of jasper, clear as crystal, symbolizes the purity and perfection of God's kingdom. Christians are encouraged to strive for purity in their own lives, seeking to be transformed into the image of Christ. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_future_glory.htm">Hope in Future Glory</a> The vision of the New Jerusalem provides hope and assurance of the future glory that awaits believers. This hope should inspire perseverance and faithfulness in the present. <a href="/topical/v/value_and_worth_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Value and Worth in God's Kingdom</a> The use of precious stones highlights the value and worth of God's kingdom. Believers are reminded of their worth in Christ and the eternal inheritance they possess.<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_will_we_do_in_heaven.htm">What activities will we engage in Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_new_jerusalem.htm">What is New Jerusalem?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_birthstones_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What do birthstones symbolize in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_new_jerusalem's_size_feasible.htm">How could the immense measurements of the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:16) be architecturally or scientifically feasible? </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>(11) Having the glory of God . . .--The glory of God is the glorious presence of God, the true Shechinah, of which we have read before (<a href="/revelation/15-8.htm" title="And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.">Revelation 15:8</a>, and see <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm" title="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.">Revelation 21:23</a>). The light of the city is described: And her light (or, brightness: it is the light which she gives; the same word is used as that employed in the LXX., <a href="/genesis/1-17.htm" title="And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light on the earth,">Genesis 1:17</a>, for the heavenly bodies) is like a stone most precious, as it were a jasper stone crystallising. On the meaning and appearance of this stone, see Note on <a href="/revelation/4-3.htm" title="And he that sat was to look on like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like to an emerald.">Revelation 4:3</a>. It is in all probability a stone transparent and clear as the crystal, but retaining the greenish hue belonging to the jasper. The general brightness of the city was lustrous as the diamond but shot with the green tint of the emerald bow which swept the throne. (Comp. <a href="/revelation/4-3.htm" title="And he that sat was to look on like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like to an emerald.">Revelation 4:3</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Having the glory of God. That is, the abiding presence of God, as the Shechinah (cf. <a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34</a>; <a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">1 Kings 8:11</a>. Cf. also ver. 3, supra). And her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; as it were a jasper stone (Revised Version). This light is again alluded to in ver. 23. The jasper probably represents the modern diamond (see on Revelation 4:3). The brilliant light which illumines the city is the characteristic of "him that sat on the throne" (<a href="/revelation/4-3.htm">Revelation 4:3</a>). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/21-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>shining with ἔχουσαν (echousan) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine 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. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative 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 δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative 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. 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. radiance φωστὴρ (phōstēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5458.htm">Strong's 5458: </a> A light, an illuminator, perhaps the sun; a star; brilliancy. From phos; an illuminator, i.e. a luminary, or brilliancy. [was] like ὅμοιος (homoios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3664.htm">Strong's 3664: </a> Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. a most precious τιμιωτάτῳ (timiōtatō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular - Superlative <a href="/greek/strongs_5093.htm">Strong's 5093: </a> Of great price, precious, honored. jewel, λίθῳ (lithō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. like 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. a jasper ἰάσπιδι (iaspidi) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2393.htm">Strong's 2393: </a> Jasper; a precious stone. Probably of foreign origin; 'jasper', a gem. stone, λίθῳ (lithō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. clear as crystal. κρυσταλλίζοντι (krystallizonti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2929.htm">Strong's 2929: </a> To be clear as crystal, brilliant like crystal. 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