Rev 21:21 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 21. And the twelve gates . . Were twelve pearls . . Every several gate was of one pearl . Each gate. Of course, this is not to be understood literally. The idea is that of ornament and beauty, and nothing could give a more striking view of the magnificence of the future abode of the saints. And the street of the city was pure gold . Was paved with gold; that is, all the vacant space that was not occupied with buildings was of pure gold. .

Revelation of John 21:21

Verse 21. And the twelve gates. Rev 21:12.

Were twelve pearls. Rev 17:4; Mt 13:46.

Every several gate was of one pearl. Each gate. Of course, this is not to be understood literally. The idea is that of ornament and beauty, and nothing could give a more striking view of the magnificence of the future abode of the saints.

And the street of the city was pure gold. Was paved with gold; that is, all the vacant space that was not occupied with buildings was of pure gold. Rev 21:18.