Revelation 21:16 net — Now the city is laid out as a square, its length and width the same. He measured the city with the measuring rod at fou…

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"Now the city is laid out as a square, its length and width the same. He measured the city with the measuring rod at fourteen hundred miles(its length and width and height are equal)."

— Revelation 21:16, NET Bible

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Revelation 21 — Context

13

There are three gates on the east side, three gates on the north side, three gates on the south side and three gates on the west side.

14

The wall of the city has twelve foundations, and on them are the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

15

The angel who spoke to me had a golden measuring rod with which to measure the city and its foundation stones and wall.

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Now the city is laid out as a square, its length and width the same. He measured the city with the measuring rod at fourteen hundred miles(its length and width and height are equal).

17

He also measured its wall, one hundred forty-four cubits according to human measurement, which is also the angel’s.

18

The city’s wall is made of jasper and the city is pure gold, like transparent glass.

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The foundations of the city’s wall are decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation is jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Revelation 21:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 21:16 say?
Revelation 21:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Now the city is laid out as a square, its length and width the same. He measured the city with the measuring rod at fourteen hundred miles(its length and width and height are equal).”
Where is Revelation 21:16 in the Bible?
Revelation 21:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 21, verse 16.
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 21:16.
What translation should I read Revelation 21:16 in?
Revelation 21:16 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 21:16?
Revelation 21:16 reads (NET): “Now the city is laid out as a square, its length and width the same. He measured the city with the measuring rod at fourteen hundred miles(its length and width and height are equal).” 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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