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A Perfect & Complete People
Commentators consistently point out that the wall's measurement of 144 cubits is highly symbolic. As the product of 12 times 12, it represents the full community of God's people—the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 apostles. This isn't just an architectural detail; it's a picture of the perfection and completion of God's promises for His church.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 21:17
18th Century
Theologian
And he measured the wall thereof. In respect to its height. Of course, its length corresponded with the extent of the ci…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 21:17
A hundred and forty and four cubits (εκατον τεσσερακοντα τεσσαρων πηχων). Another multiple of 12 (12x12=144) as in 7:4; 14:1. It i…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 21:17
19th Century
Bishop
And he measured the wall thereof . . .—Better. And he measured its wall by a hundred and forty-four cubits (that is,<…
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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 21:17
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 21:17
17th Century
Pastor
And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and
four cubits
The root of wh…
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…