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He who spoke with me had for a measure a golden reed to measure the city, its gates, and its walls.
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A Divine Blueprint
The angel's act of measuring the New Jerusalem is deeply symbolic. Commentators explain it's not about literal architectural plans but about demonstrating the city's divine perfection, security, and order. This measurement signifies that God's eternal kingdom is perfectly designed and complete, fulfilling all His promises for His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he that talked with me. The angel (Revelation 21:9).
Had a golden reed to measure the city. See the notes o…
Had (ειχεν). Regular imperfect here, no longer εχων.
For a measure a golden reed (μετρον καλαμον χρυσουν).…
19th Century
Anglican
THE MEASUREMENT OF THE CITY.
And he that talked with me . . .—Or, better, And he who was talk…
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Baptist
And there came to me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come here, I…
The angel measures the city with a golden measuring rod (). The act of measuring signifies securing something for blessing. Ezekiel’s elaborate des…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he that talked with me One of the seven angels, (Revelation 21:9) for not a man is the measurer of t…
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