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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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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 21:15
18th Century
Theologian
And he that talked with me. The angel (Revelation 21:9).
Had a golden reed to measure the city. See the notes o…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 21:15
Had (ειχεν). Regular imperfect here, no longer εχων.
For a measure a golden reed (μετρον καλαμον χρυσουν).…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 21:15
19th Century
Bishop
THE MEASUREMENT OF THE CITY.
And he that talked with me . . .—Or, better, And he who was talk…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Revelation 21:9–22
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Revelation 21:15
The angel measures the city with a golden measuring rod (). The act of measuring signifies securing something for blessing. Ezekiel’s elaborate des…
John Gill
On Revelation 21:15
17th Century
Pastor
And he that talked with me
One of the seven angels, (Revelation 21:9) for not a man is the measurer of t…
Matthew Henry
On Revelation 21:9–21
17th Century
Minister
God has various employments for his holy angels. Sometimes they sound the trumpet of Divine Providence and warn a careless world; sometimes they re…