Revelation 21:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Revelation 21:15 Mean?
The angel who has been speaking with John now takes up a golden reed, a measuring rod. The act of measuring recalls the prophets, who saw the future temple and city measured out, a sign that the place was real, planned, and prepared by God.
Measurement signals certainty and care. This is no vague dream but a city with definite dimensions, built to a divine design. The golden reed itself, precious and pure, suits the glory of what it measures. For the reader, the careful measuring offers quiet assurance: the dwelling God prepares for His people is exact and deliberate, nothing left to chance. The Lord who numbers the hairs of our heads has measured out a place for those He loves.
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What does Revelation 21:15 mean?
The angel guiding John holds a golden measuring reed to measure the city, its gates, and its wall.