I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.
Parallel translations
- WEB I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.
- KJV And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones.
- NKJV I will make your pinnacles of rubies, Your gates of crystal, And all your walls of precious stones.
- NASB “Moreover, I will make your battlements of rubies, And your gates of crystal, And your entire wall of precious stones.
- NLT I will make your towers of sparkling rubies, your gates of shining gems, and your walls of precious stones.
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Quick answer
God will make the city's towers, gates, and walls of rubies and precious stones. It matters because it pictures the surpassing worth and security of God's restored people.
Overview
Continuing the jeweled imagery, every part of the city radiates costly beauty, signifying glory, value, and divine craftsmanship. The vision lifts the people's eyes beyond present ruin to God's intended splendor. This anticipates the glorified church and the heavenly city adorned by God Himself.
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