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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 angel measured the wall using human measurement, and it was 144 cubits thick. <a href="/nlt/revelation/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then he measured the walls and found them to be 216 feet thick (according to the human standard used by the angel). <a href="/esv/revelation/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> He also measured its wall, 144 cubits by human measurement, which is also an angel’s measurement. <a href="/bsb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And he measured its wall to be 144 cubits, by the human measure the angel was using. <a href="/blb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he measured its wall, one hundred forty-four cubits, the measure of man, that is of the angel. <a href="/kjv/revelation/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/21.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he measured its wall: one hundred and forty-four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of an angel. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he measured its wall, 144 cubits, by human measurements, which are also angelic measurements. <a href="/nasb/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> And he measured its wall, seventy-two yards, according to human measurements, which are also angelic measurements. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he measured its wall, seventy-two yards, according to human measurements, which are also angelic measurements. <a href="/lsb/revelation/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he measured its wall, 144 cubits, according to human measurements, which are also angelic measurements. <a href="/amp/revelation/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He measured its wall also—a hundred forty-four cubits (about 200 feet), according to man’s measurements, which are [also] angelic [measurements]. <a href="/csb/revelation/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he measured its wall, 144 cubits according to human measurement, which the angel used. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he measured its wall, 144 cubits according to human measurement, which the angel used. <a href="/asv/revelation/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he measured the wall thereof, a hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of an angel. <a href="/cev/revelation/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the angel measured the wall, and by our measurements it was about 60 meters high. <a href="/erv/revelation/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he measured the wall thereof, a hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of an angel. <a href="/gwt/revelation/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He measured its wall. According to human measurement, which the angel was using, it was 144 cubits. <a href="/gnt/revelation/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> The angel also measured the wall, and it was 216 feet high, according to the standard unit of measure which he was using. <a href="/isv/revelation/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> He also measured its wall. According to the human measurement that the angel was using, it was 144 cubits. <a href="/msb/revelation/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And he measured its wall to be 144 cubits, by the human measure the angel was using. <a href="/net/revelation/21.htm">NET Bible</a> He also measured its wall, one hundred forty-four cubits according to human measurement, which is also the angel's. <a href="/nheb/revelation/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Its wall is one hundred forty-four cubits, by human measurement, that is, of an angel. <a href="/wbt/revelation/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he measured the wall of it a hundred and forty four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel. <a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And he measured the wall of it--a wall of a hundred and forty-four cubits, according to human measure, which was also that of the angel. <a href="/web/revelation/21.htm">World English Bible</a> Its wall is one hundred forty-four cubits, by the measure of a man, that is, of an angel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he measured its wall—one hundred forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, that is, of the messenger; <a href="/blb/revelation/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he measured its wall, one hundred forty-four cubits, the measure of man, that is of the angel. <a href="/ylt/revelation/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he measured its wall, an hundred forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, that is, of the messenger; <a href="/slt/revelation/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he measured her wall, an hundred forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, which is the angel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he measured the wall thereof an hundred and forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, which is of an angel. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he measured its wall as one hundred and forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, which is of an Angel. <a href="/nabre/revelation/21.htm">New American Bible</a> He also measured its wall: one hundred and forty-four cubits according to the standard unit of measurement the angel used. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He also measured its wall, one hundred forty-four cubits by human measurement, which the angel was using.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he measured the wall thereof, a hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he measured its wall 144 cubits by the measure of a man, that is, of the Angel.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he measured the wall of it, a hundred and forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, that is, of an angel.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he measured the wall of it, a hundred and forty-four cubits, the measure of the man, that is of the angel. <a href="/haweis/revelation/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> He measured also the wall of it a hundred and forty-four cubits, according to the measure of a man, for such is that of an angel.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he measured the wall, and it was an hundred and forty four cubits, according to the common measure, which was what the angel employed. <a href="/wey/revelation/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And he measured the wall of it--a wall of a hundred and forty-four cubits, according to human measure, which was also that of the angel. <a href="/worrell/revelation/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he measured its wall a hundred and forty-four cubits, a man's measure, that is, an angel's. <a href="/worsley/revelation/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And he measured the wall of it an hundred forty four cubits according to the measure of a man, for such was that of the angel. <a href="/parallel/revelation/21-17.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=4578" 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> …16The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height. 17<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3354.htm" title="3354: emetrēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To measure (out), estimate. From metron; to measure; by implication, to admeasure.">he measured</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: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5038.htm" title="5038: teichos (N-ANS) -- A wall, especially of a city. Akin to the base of tikto; a wall.">wall to be</a> <a href="/greek/1540.htm" title="1540: hekaton (Adj-GMP) -- One hundred. Of uncertain affinity; a hundred.">144</a> <a href="/greek/5062.htm" title="5062: tesserakonta (Adj-GMP) -- Forty. The decade of tessares; forty."></a> <a href="/greek/5064.htm" title="5064: tessarōn (Adj-GMP) -- Four. Or neuter tessara a plural number; four."></a> <a href="/greek/4083.htm" title="4083: pēchōn (N-GMP) -- A cubit, about a foot and a half. Of uncertain affinity; the fore-arm, i.e. a cubit.">cubits,</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">by the human</a> <a href="/greek/3358.htm" title="3358: metron (N-ANS) -- An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion.">measure</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelou (N-GMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">the angel</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was using.</a> 18The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass.…<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="/ezekiel/40-5.htm">Ezekiel 40:5</a> And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high. <a href="/ezekiel/40-3.htm">Ezekiel 40:3</a> So He took me there, and I saw a man whose appearance was like bronze. He was standing in the gateway with a linen cord and a measuring rod in his hand. <a href="/ezekiel/43-13.htm">Ezekiel 43:13</a> These are the measurements of the altar in long cubits (a cubit and a handbreadth): Its gutter shall be a cubit deep and a cubit wide, with a rim of one span around its edge. And this is the height of the altar: <a href="/ezekiel/45-6.htm">Ezekiel 45:6</a> As the property of the city, you are to set aside an area 5,000 cubits wide and 25,000 cubits long, adjacent to the holy district. It will belong to the whole house of Israel. <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/2-1.htm">Zechariah 2:1-2</a> Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. / “Where are you going?” I asked. “To measure Jerusalem,” he replied, “and to determine its width and length.” <a href="/1_kings/6-2.htm">1 Kings 6:2</a> The house that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high. <a href="/1_kings/6-20.htm">1 Kings 6:20</a> The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. <a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">1 Kings 7:15</a> He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. <a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">2 Chronicles 3:3</a> The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. <a href="/2_chronicles/3-8.htm">2 Chronicles 3:8</a> Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-2.htm">2 Chronicles 4:2</a> He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. <a href="/genesis/6-15.htm">Genesis 6:15</a> And this is how you are to build it: The ark is to be 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high. <a href="/genesis/7-20.htm">Genesis 7:20</a> The waters rose and covered the mountaintops to a depth of fifteen cubits. <a href="/exodus/27-1.htm">Exodus 27:1</a> “You are to build an altar of acacia wood. The altar must be square, five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.an.<a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">Revelation 7:4</a> And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.<a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Revelation 14:3</a> And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/21-15.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">Angelic</a> <a href="/revelation/10-10.htm">Angel's</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Forty-Four</a> <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Four</a> <a href="/revelation/18-13.htm">Human</a> <a href="/revelation/21-16.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/revelation/21-16.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/revelation/21-16.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-33.htm">Measurement</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-13.htm">Measurements</a> <a href="/revelation/18-1.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">Seventy-Two</a> <a href="/revelation/21-16.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Thick</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">Using</a> <a href="/revelation/21-15.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/john/21-8.htm">Yards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/daniel/4-13.htm">Angelic</a> <a href="/revelation/8-4.htm">Angel's</a> <a href="/genesis/6-15.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/genesis/5-13.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">Forty-Four</a> <a href="/genesis/2-10.htm">Four</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-3.htm">Human</a> <a href="/genesis/5-3.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/genesis/15-16.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/genesis/41-49.htm">Measured</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-35.htm">Measurement</a> <a href="/exodus/26-2.htm">Measurements</a> <a href="/revelation/22-6.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/numbers/31-38.htm">Seventy-Two</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/genesis/15-12.htm">Thick</a> <a href="/genesis/31-15.htm">Using</a> <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/joshua/3-4.htm">Yards</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>And he measured The act of measuring in biblical terms often signifies the establishment of boundaries or the confirmation of divine order. In the Greek, the word "measured" (ἐμέτρησεν, emetresen) implies precision and intentionality. This measurement is not arbitrary but divinely ordained, reflecting God's meticulous plan for the New Jerusalem. It reassures believers of the certainty and perfection of God's promises.its wall The wall represents protection and separation, a common theme in ancient cities where walls were essential for defense. In the context of the New Jerusalem, the wall symbolizes the security and sanctity of God's eternal kingdom. Historically, walls were also a sign of strength and stability, indicating that the New Jerusalem is a place of eternal safety for God's people.to be 144 cubits The number 144 is significant, being the product of 12 times 12, which in biblical numerology often represents completeness and divine authority. The use of "cubits" (πηχῶν, pechōn) as a unit of measurement ties back to ancient practices, where a cubit was the length from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, approximately 18 inches. This specific measurement underscores the perfection and divine order of the heavenly city, reflecting the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 apostles, symbolizing the unity of God's people.by the human measure This phrase emphasizes the comprehensibility of God's design. The Greek word for "human" (ἀνθρώπου, anthrōpou) indicates that the measurement is relatable and understandable to us. It bridges the divine and human realms, showing that God's plans, while divine, are also accessible and relevant to humanity.the angel was using The involvement of an angel in this measurement highlights the divine authority and heavenly origin of the New Jerusalem. Angels are often messengers or agents of God's will, and their participation in this act signifies the sacredness and authenticity of the measurement. It reassures believers that what is being described is not merely a human vision but a divine reality, orchestrated by God through His heavenly servants.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel.htm">The Angel</a> The angel is the one measuring the wall of the New Jerusalem. Angels often serve as messengers or agents of God's will throughout the Bible. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_new_jerusalem.htm">The New Jerusalem</a> This is the holy city described in <a href="/bsb/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>, representing the ultimate dwelling place of God with His people, symbolizing eternal communion and perfection. 3. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of Revelation, who receives this vision. He is exiled on the island of Patmos when he receives these revelations. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_wall.htm">The Wall</a> The wall of the New Jerusalem, which is measured to be 144 cubits. It symbolizes protection, security, and the perfection of God's eternal city. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_measure.htm">The Measure</a> The use of "human measure" indicates a standard that is understandable to humans, yet it is used by an angel, showing the divine-human connection in the revelation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_measurement.htm">Symbolism of Measurement</a> The specific measurement of 144 cubits (12x12) symbolizes completeness and perfection, reflecting the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 apostles, representing the fullness of God's people. <a href="/topical/d/divine_order_and_perfection.htm">Divine Order and Perfection</a> The precise measurements indicate God's perfect order and the meticulous care He has for His creation and His people. <a href="/topical/s/security_in_god's_presence.htm">Security in God's Presence</a> The wall signifies the security and protection found in God's eternal presence, offering believers assurance of their eternal safety. <a href="/topical/h/human_and_divine_connection.htm">Human and Divine Connection</a> The use of human measurement by an angel highlights the connection between the divine and human realms, showing that God's plans are both transcendent and accessible. <a href="/topical/h/hope_for_the_future.htm">Hope for the Future</a> The vision of the New Jerusalem provides hope and encouragement for believers, reminding them of the eternal home that awaits them.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) And he measured the wall thereof . . .--Better. And he measured its wall by an hundred and forty-four cubits (i.e., in height), man's measure, which is angel's. The measurement is in man's measure, but the reed was handled by an angel; the measure is true for men and true for angels; it may mean that the angel used the ordinary human measure, but may it not imply that the vision is true for all, for the earthly and for the heavenly? it is man's measure, it is angel's measure; the human will not find the picture untrue, though the city is not literal: it is figurative, but not mere figure. The recurrence of the number hundred and forty-four recalls us to the figurative character of the description. (Comp. Note on <a href="/revelation/7-4.htm" title="And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.">Revelation 7:4</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits. (For the signification of the number, see on Revelation 7:4.) The parallel between the shape of the city as just related and the holy of holies (vide supra) almost seems to have insensibly suggested the transition from stadia to cubits. The discrepancy between the height of the city, which is twelve thousand furlongs (ver. 16), and the height of the wall, which is a hundred and forty-four cubits, has led to the suggestion that in the height of the city is included the hill on which it stands (Alford). Others understand that the wall is purposely described as of small height, because the writer wishes to indicate that "the most inconsiderable wall is sufficient to exclude all that is impure" (Dusterdieck). According to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel; of an angel. That is, the measure here used by the angel is that used by men (cf. "the number of a man," <a href="/revelation/13-18.htm">Revelation 13:18</a>). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/21-17.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. he measured ἐμέτρησεν (emetrēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3354.htm">Strong's 3354: </a> To measure (out), estimate. From metron; to measure; by implication, to admeasure. 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. wall [to be] τεῖχος (teichos) Noun - Accusative 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. 144 {} ἑκατὸν (hekaton) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1540.htm">Strong's 1540: </a> One hundred. Of uncertain affinity; a hundred. cubits, πηχῶν (pēchōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4083.htm">Strong's 4083: </a> A cubit, about a foot and a half. Of uncertain affinity; the fore-arm, i.e. a cubit. by the human ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. measure μέτρον (metron) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3358.htm">Strong's 3358: </a> An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion. the angel ἀγγέλου (angelou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. was [using]. ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/21-17.htm">Revelation 21:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/21-17.htm">Revelation 21:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/21-17.htm">Revelation 21:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/21-17.htm">Revelation 21:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/21-17.htm">Revelation 21:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/21-17.htm">Revelation 21:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/21-17.htm">Revelation 21:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/21-17.htm">Revelation 21:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/21-17.htm">Revelation 21:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/21-17.htm">Revelation 21:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/21-17.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 21:17 Its wall is one hundred forty-four cubits (Rev. 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