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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/revelation/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/revelation/21.htm">New International Version</a> The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/nlt/revelation/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/esv/revelation/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/bsb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/blb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/kjv/revelation/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/21.htm">New King James Version</a> Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/nasb/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/lsb/revelation/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/amp/revelation/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb (Christ). <a href="/csb/revelation/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The city wall had twelve foundations, and the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb were on the foundations. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The city wall had 12 foundations, and the 12 names of the Lamb&#8217s 12 apostles were on the foundations. <a href="/asv/revelation/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/cev/revelation/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The city was built on twelve foundation stones. On each of the stones was written the name of one of the Lamb's twelve apostles. <a href="/erv/revelation/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/gwt/revelation/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The wall of the city had 12 foundations. The 12 names of the 12 apostles of the lamb were written on them. <a href="/gnt/revelation/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> The city's wall was built on twelve foundation stones, on which were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/isv/revelation/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the lamb were written on them. <a href="/net/revelation/21.htm">NET Bible</a> The wall of the city has twelve foundations, and on them are the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/nheb/revelation/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/wbt/revelation/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and engraved upon them were twelve names--the names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/revelation/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/web/revelation/21.htm">World English Bible</a> The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/blb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/ylt/revelation/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/slt/revelation/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the wall of the city having twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve sent of the Lamb.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them, the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the wall of the City had twelve foundations. And upon them were the twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/nabre/revelation/21.htm">New American Bible</a> The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation, on which were inscribed the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the wall of the city has twelve foundations, and on them are the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the wall of the city has twelve foundations, and on them, the twelve names of the Apostles of The Son.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the wall of the city having twelve foundations, and on them the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/haweis/revelation/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/mace/revelation/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them the names of the twelve apostles of the lamb. <a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and engraved upon them were twelve names--the names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/worrell/revelation/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and the wall of the city, having twelve foundations; and on them, twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/worsley/revelation/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/parallel/revelation/21-14.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=4546" 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> …13There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. 14<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></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/5038.htm" title="5038: teichos (N-NNS) -- A wall, especially of a city. Akin to the base of tikto; a wall.">wall</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/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">had</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-AMP) -- 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/2310.htm" title="2310: themelious (N-AMP) -- From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction.">foundations</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">bearing</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-ANP) -- 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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomata (N-ANP) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">names</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.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-GMP) -- 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/652.htm" title="652: apostolōn (N-GMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- 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/721.htm" title="721: Arniou (N-GNS) -- (originally: a little lamb, but diminutive force was lost), a lamb. Diminutive from aren; a lambkin.">Lamb.</a> 15The angel who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city and its gates and walls.…<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="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11</a> For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. <a href="/hebrews/11-10.htm">Hebrews 11:10</a> For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">1 Peter 2:4-6</a> As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. / For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a> Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/john/14-2.htm">John 14:2-3</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? / And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a> And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. <a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a> so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. <a href="/ezekiel/48-30.htm">Ezekiel 48:30-35</a> “These will be the exits of the city: Beginning on the north side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, / the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. / On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan. ... <a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a> “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a> The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.foundations.<a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Revelation 21:19-21</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="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Isaiah 54:11</a> O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.<a href="/hebrews/11-10.htm">Hebrews 11:10</a> For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.and in.<a href="/revelation/18-20.htm">Revelation 18:20</a> Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.<a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2-4</a> Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; … <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/18-20.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-1.htm">Bases</a> <a href="/revelation/21-10.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-7.htm">Engraved</a> <a href="/revelation/17-8.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-10.htm">Foundations</a> <a href="/revelation/21-9.htm">Lamb</a> <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Names</a> <a href="/revelation/18-16.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Wall</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Bases</a> <a href="/revelation/21-15.htm">City</a> <a href="/exodus/28-21.htm">Engraved</a> <a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Foundations</a> <a href="/revelation/21-22.htm">Lamb</a> <a href="/revelation/21-27.htm">Names</a> <a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/revelation/21-16.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/revelation/21-15.htm">Wall</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> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The wall of the city The imagery of a wall signifies protection and security, a common feature in ancient cities. In biblical times, walls were essential for defense against enemies. This wall symbolizes the eternal security and peace of the New Jerusalem, contrasting with the vulnerability of earthly cities.had twelve foundations The number twelve is significant in Scripture, often representing completeness or divine authority. The twelve foundations suggest a strong and unshakeable structure, emphasizing the permanence and stability of God's eternal kingdom. This echoes the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles, indicating continuity between the Old and New Covenants.bearing the names of the twelve apostles The apostles were foundational to the early Church, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>, where the Church is described as being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Their names on the foundations highlight their role in spreading the Gospel and establishing the Church, underscoring the unity and continuity of God's redemptive plan.of the Lamb The Lamb refers to Jesus Christ, the sacrificial Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>). This title emphasizes the sacrificial nature of Christ's work and His central role in the establishment of the New Jerusalem. The apostles' connection to the Lamb underscores their mission to testify to His life, death, and resurrection, forming the basis of the Christian faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a> Refers to the New Jerusalem, a symbolic representation of the eternal dwelling place of God with His people. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_wall.htm">The Wall</a> Represents the security and permanence of the New Jerusalem. 3. <a href="/topical/t/twelve_foundations.htm">Twelve Foundations</a> Symbolize the foundational role of the apostles in the establishment of the Church. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_apostles.htm">The Twelve Apostles</a> The original disciples of Jesus Christ, chosen to spread His teachings and establish the early Church. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lamb.htm">The Lamb</a> A title for Jesus Christ, emphasizing His sacrificial role in redemption.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_apostolic_teaching.htm">The Importance of Apostolic Teaching</a> The apostles' teachings are foundational to the Christian faith. Believers should study and adhere to the teachings found in the New Testament. <a href="/topical/s/security_in_christ.htm">Security in Christ</a> Just as the wall of the New Jerusalem provides security, believers find their security in the teachings and person of Jesus Christ. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The twelve apostles, though diverse in background and personality, were unified in their mission. The Church today should strive for unity amidst diversity. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> The New Jerusalem represents the eternal hope and future for believers. Christians should live with an eternal perspective, focusing on heavenly rather than earthly treasures. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_jesus_as_the_lamb.htm">Role of Jesus as the Lamb</a> Understanding Jesus as the Lamb emphasizes His role in salvation and the importance of His sacrifice for humanity.<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_twelve_gates_of_heaven.htm">What are the Twelve Gates of Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/are_there_apostles_and_prophets_today.htm">Do apostles and prophets exist in today's church?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_new_jerusalem.htm">What is New Jerusalem?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_teamwork_show_god's_unity.htm">How does teamwork reflect God's purpose for unity?</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>(14) And the wall of the city had . . .--Or, rather, And the wall of the city having twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. There were twelve large stones forming the basement of the wall, the names of the Apostles were inscribed on these. The whole Old and New Testament Church is represented in the appearance of the city; but the work of the Apostles receives its special recognition; it is on their teaching and witness for Christ that the great spiritual Jerusalem is built. There is complete harmony of thought here between St. Paul and St. John. St. Paul described the Church as built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner-stone (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm" title="And are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;">Ephesians 2:20</a>). We may compare the same illustration used by our Lord (<a href="/matthew/16-18.htm" title="And I say also to you, That you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.">Matthew 16:18</a>) and afterwards by St. Peter (<a href="/context/1_peter/2-4.htm" title="To whom coming, as to a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,">1Peter 2:4-6</a>). The argument that St. John could not be the writer of the Apocalypse because he speaks of the Apostles (and so includes himself) as the foundation-stones of the celestial city, might be applied with equal wisdom against the Pauline authorship of the Epistle to the Ephesians; it is, moreover, a class of argument which betrays a tendency to confusion of thought, and to misapprehension of the meaning and value of symbols. Historically and doctrinally the Church of Christ is built upon the foundations here described; our creeds declare an acknowledgment of a catholic and apostolic Church. Note the recurrence of the name, the Lamb, to describe our Lord. He is still the Lamb; the writer lingers over the well and early known image. (Comp. <a href="/john/1-29.htm" title="The next day John sees Jesus coming to him, and said, Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world.">John 1:29</a>; <a href="/john/1-36.htm" title="And looking on Jesus as he walked, he said, Behold the Lamb of God!">John 1:36</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb; and on them twelve names, etc. (cf. <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>). The imagery is, of course, symbolical, and there can, therefore, be no question as to individual names of apostles, e.g. whether St. Matthias or St. Paul is the twelfth. Some writers have, without sufficient reason, brought forward this verse as indicating that the writer of the Apocalypse was not an apostle. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/21-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>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. wall τεῖχος (teichos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5038.htm">Strong's 5038: </a> A wall, especially of a city. Akin to the base of tikto; a wall. 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. had ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine 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. twelve δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Accusative 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. foundations θεμελίους (themelious) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2310.htm">Strong's 2310: </a> From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction. [bearing] αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <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. [the] δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Accusative Neuter 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. names ὀνόματα (onomata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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 - Genitive 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. apostles ἀποστόλων (apostolōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. Ἀρνίου (Arniou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_721.htm">Strong's 721: </a> (originally: a little lamb, but diminutive force was lost), a lamb. 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