Revelation 21:11

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

It shone with the glory of God, and its radiance was like a very precious jewel, like jasper, clear as crystal.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most pcious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Having the glory of God: and her light was like a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    having{G2192} the glory{G1391} of God:{G2316} {G2532} her{G846} light{G5458} was like unto{G3664} a stone{G3037} most precious,{G5093} as{G5613} it were a jasper{G2393} stone,{G3037} clear as crystal:{G2929}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Having{G2192}{(G5723)} the glory{G1391} of God{G2316}: and{G2532} her{G846} light{G5458} was like{G3664} unto a stone{G3037} most precious{G5093}, even like{G5613} a jasper{G2393} stone{G3037}, clear as crystal{G2929}{(G5723)};

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    havynge the brightnes of God. And her shynynge was lyke vnto a stone moste precious even a Iaspar cleare as cristall:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    hauynge the brightnes of God. And her shynynge was lyke vnto a stone most precious, euen a Iaspar cleare as cristall:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Hauing the glorie of God: and her shining was like vnto a stone most precious, as a Iasper stone cleare as crystall,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Hauing the glorie of God: and her shining was lyke vnto a stone most precious, euen lyke a Iasper, cleare as Cristall.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Having the glory of God: and her light [was] like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    having the glory of God. Her light was like a most precious stone, as if it was a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    having the glory of God, and her light `is' like a stone most precious, as a jasper stone clear as crystal,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    having the glory of God: her light was like unto a stone most precious, as it were a jasper stone, clear as crystal:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    having the glory of God: her light was like unto a stone most precious, as it were a jasper stone, clear as crystal:

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Having the glory of God: and her light was like a stone of great price, a jasper stone, clear as glass:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    having the glory of God. Her light was like a most precious stone, as if it was a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The city possesses the glory of God; its brilliance is like a precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper.

Referenced Verses

  • Rev 4:6 : 6 Before the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the middle of the throne and around it were four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind.
  • Rev 22:5 : 5 There will no longer be any night, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the sun, for the Lord God will give them light, and they will reign forever and ever.
  • Rev 21:18-19 : 18 The wall was made of jasper, and the city of pure gold, as clear as glass. 19 The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,
  • Isa 60:19-20 : 19 The sun will no longer be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. 20 Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning will come to an end.
  • Ezek 1:22 : 22 Over the heads of the living creatures there was something like an expanse, gleaming like awe-inspiring crystal, spread out above their heads.
  • Ezek 1:26 : 26 Above the expanse over their heads was something like a throne, resembling a sapphire stone. And on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a human seated above it.
  • Ezek 28:13-14 : 13 You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering: ruby, topaz, and diamond; beryl, onyx, and jasper; sapphire, turquoise, and emerald; and gold. The workmanship of your settings and mountings was prepared for you on the day you were created. 14 You were an anointed guardian cherub, and I placed you on the holy mountain of God. You walked among the stones of fire.
  • Job 28:17 : 17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor is it exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
  • Isa 4:5 : 5 Then the Lord will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night; over everything glorious will be a canopy.
  • Ezek 48:35 : 35 The perimeter of the city shall be 18,000 cubits, and the name of the city from that day shall be: The LORD Is There.
  • Rev 4:3 : 3 The one seated there had an appearance like jasper and carnelian, and all around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald.
  • Rev 21:22-23 : 22 I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23 The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.
  • Rev 22:1 : 1 Then the angel showed me a pure river of the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.
  • Rev 15:8 : 8 The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and His power, and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.
  • Isa 60:1-2 : 1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 2 For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness the nations, but the Lord will arise upon you, and His glory will be seen upon you.
  • Ezek 28:16 : 16 Through your widespread trade, you were filled with violence, and you sinned. So I drove you in disgrace from the mountain of God, and I expelled you, guardian cherub, from among the stones of fire.
  • Ezek 43:2 : 2 And behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the east. His voice was like the sound of mighty waters, and the earth shone with His glory.

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    14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

    15 The one who spoke with me had a golden measuring rod to measure the city, its gates, and its wall.

    16 The city was laid out as a square; its length was as great as its width. He measured the city with the rod: twelve thousand stadia. Its length, width, and height were equal.

    17 He measured its wall to be one hundred forty-four cubits, by human measurement, which is also an angel’s measurement.

    18 The wall was made of jasper, and the city of pure gold, as clear as glass.

    19 The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,

    20 the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.

    21 The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl. The great street of the city was of pure gold, like transparent glass.

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    23 The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.

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  • Rev 21:9-10
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  • Rev 21:1-3
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    2 Immediately I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne was set in heaven, and someone was seated on the throne.

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  • 1 Then the angel showed me a pure river of the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb.

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  • Rev 17:3-5
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    3 Then he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was full of blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns.

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    5 On her forehead was written a name: 'Mystery, Babylon the Great, the Mother of Prostitutes and of the Abominations of the Earth.'

  • 1 After these things, I saw another angel descending from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory.

  • 6 Before the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the middle of the throne and around it were four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind.

  • Ezek 1:26-27
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    26 Above the expanse over their heads was something like a throne, resembling a sapphire stone. And on the likeness of the throne was a likeness with the appearance of a human seated above it.

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  • 22 Over the heads of the living creatures there was something like an expanse, gleaming like awe-inspiring crystal, spread out above their heads.

  • 1 I looked, and I saw above the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim something like a sapphire stone, resembling the appearance of a throne, appearing over them.

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  • Rev 1:13-14
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    13 And among the lampstands was one like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe and with a golden sash wrapped around His chest.

    14 His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a fiery flame.

  • 2 And behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the east. His voice was like the sound of mighty waters, and the earth shone with His glory.

  • 12 I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of sparkling stones, and all your borders of precious stones.

  • 18 And the woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.

  • 2 And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, and those who had been victorious over the beast, its image, its mark, and the number of its name were standing by the sea of glass, holding harps given by God.

  • 20 The fourth row shall be a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They shall be mounted in gold settings.

  • 11 The second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond.

  • 16 saying, 'Woe, woe to the great city, dressed in fine linen, purple, and crimson, adorned with gold, precious stones, and pearls!'

  • 19 Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and within His temple was seen the ark of His covenant. And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a severe hailstorm.

  • 4 And there was the glory of the God of Israel, like the vision that I had seen in the valley.

  • 5 After these things I looked, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened.

  • 6 His body was like beryl, his face shone like lightning, and his eyes were like flaming torches. His arms and legs gleamed like polished bronze, and the sound of his words was like a multitude.

  • 21 Then a mighty angel picked up a stone like a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying, 'Thus, with violence, Babylon the great city will be thrown down, and it will never be found again.'

  • 5 There will no longer be any night, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the sun, for the Lord God will give them light, and they will reign forever and ever.

  • 16 He held seven stars in His right hand, a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth, and His face shone like the sun in its full brilliance.

  • 1 Then I was given a measuring rod, like a staff, and the angel stood saying, "Get up and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there.