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God's Glorious Foundation
Commentators explain that the precious stones are not just about wealth but symbolize the profound glory and holiness of God. The variety of stones represents the diverse yet unified nature of the church, while their brilliance points to the supreme worth and excellency of Jesus Christ, the true foundation of our faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Revelation 21:19
18th Century
Theologian
And the foundations of the wall of the city. (See Barnes on Revelation 21:14).
Were garnished. They were adorned or decora…
AT Robertson
On Revelation 21:19
Were adorned (κεκοσμημενο). Perfect passive participle of κοσμεω as in verse 2, but without the copula ησαν (were), followed by in…
Charles Ellicott
On Revelation 21:19
19th Century
Bishop
And the foundations of the wall . . .—Better, The foundations of the wall of the city (were) adorned with every precious stone…
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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 21:19
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 21:19
17th Century
Pastor
And the foundations of the wall of the city
Which were twelve; see (Revelation 21:14) were garnished with all mann…
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…