Revelation 21:12 nasb — It had a great and high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels; and names were written on them, which…

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"It had a great and high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels; and names were written on them, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel."

— Revelation 21:12, NASB

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Revelation 21 — Context

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Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and spoke with me, saying, "Come here, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb."

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And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,

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having the glory of God. Her brilliance was like a very costly stone, as a stone of crystal-clear jasper.

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It had a great and high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels; and names were written on them, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel.

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There were three gates on the east and three gates on the north and three gates on the south and three gates on the west.

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And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

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The one who spoke with me had a gold measuring rod to measure the city, and its gates and its wall.

Revelation 21:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 21:12 say?
Revelation 21:12 in the NASB reads: “It had a great and high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels; and names were written on them, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel.”
Where is Revelation 21:12 in the Bible?
Revelation 21:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 21, verse 12.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 21:12.
What translation should I read Revelation 21:12 in?
Revelation 21:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 21:12?
Revelation 21:12 reads (NASB): “It had a great and high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels; and names were written on them, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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