Rev 21:17 | NET2full | STEP | He also measured its wall , 144 cubits according to human measurement , which is also the angel’s .

‏ Revelation of John 21:17

17 He also measured its wall, 144 cubits ^{▼▼tn Here the measurement was kept in cubits in the translation because of the possible symbolic significance of the number 144 (12 times 12). This is about 216 ft (65 m).} according to human measurement, which is also the angel’s. ^{▼▼tn Here L&N 81.1 translate the phrase μέτρον ἀνθρώπου, ὅ ἐστιν ἀγγέλου (metron anthrōpou, ho estin angelou) “‘the unit of measurement used by a person, that is, by an angel’ Re 21:17.” It is more likely that μέτρον is an accusative of respect or reference.}