Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south and three on the west. New Living Translation There were three gates on each side—east, north, south, and west. English Standard Version on the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. Berean Standard Bible There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. Berean Literal Bible On the east were three gates, and on the north three gates, and on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. King James Bible On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. New King James Version three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west. New American Standard Bible There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west. NASB 1995 There were three gates on the east and three gates on the north and three gates on the south and three gates on the west. NASB 1977 There were three gates on the east and three gates on the north and three gates on the south and three gates on the west. Legacy Standard Bible There were three gates on the east and three gates on the north and three gates on the south and three gates on the west. Amplified Bible On the east side [there were] three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. Christian Standard Bible There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west. Holman Christian Standard Bible There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west. American Standard Version on the east were three gates; and on the north three gates; and on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. Contemporary English Version Three of these gates were on the east, three were on the north, three more were on the south, and the other three were on the west. English Revised Version on the east were three gates; and on the north three gates; and on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. GOD'S WORD® Translation There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west. Good News Translation There were three gates on each side: three on the east, three on the south, three on the north, and three on the west. International Standard Version There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west. Majority Standard Bible There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. NET Bible There are three gates on the east side, three gates on the north side, three gates on the south side and three gates on the west side. New Heart English Bible On the east were three gates; and on the north three gates; and on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. Webster's Bible Translation On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. Weymouth New Testament There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. World English Bible On the east were three gates, and on the north three gates, and on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionat the east three gates, at the north three gates, at the south three gates, at the west three gates; Berean Literal Bible On the east were three gates, and on the north three gates, and on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. Young's Literal Translation at the east three gates, at the north three gates, at the south three gates, at the west three gates; Smith's Literal Translation From the sunrising three gates; from the north three gates; from the south three gates; and from the sun-setting three gates. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOn the east, three gates: and on the north, three gates: and on the south, three gates: and on the west, three gates. Catholic Public Domain Version On the East were three gates, and on the North were three gates, and on the South were three gates, and on the West were three gates. New American Bible There were three gates facing east, three north, three south, and three west. New Revised Standard Version on the east three gates, on the north three gates, on the south three gates, and on the west three gates. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOn the east were three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. Aramaic Bible in Plain English From the East, three gates, from the North, three gates, and from the South, three gates, and from the West, three gates. NT Translations Anderson New Testamenton the east, three gates; on the north, three gates; on the south, three gates; and on the west, three gates. Godbey New Testament From the east, three gates; and from the north, three gates; and from the south, three gates; and from the west, three gates. Haweis New Testament From the east three gates; from the north three gates; from the south three gates; from the west three gates. Mace New Testament on the east were three gates; on the north, three gates; on the south, three gates; and three gates on the west. Weymouth New Testament There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. Worrell New Testament on the east were three gates, and on the north three gates, and on the south three gates, and on the west three gates; Worsley New Testament On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The New Jerusalem…12The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. 13There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. 14The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.… Cross References Ezekiel 48:30-35 “These will be the exits of the city: Beginning on the north side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, / the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. / On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan. ... Isaiah 54:12 I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. Zechariah 2:4-5 and said to him, “Run and tell that young man: ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the multitude of men and livestock within it. / For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’” Isaiah 60:11 Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. Ezekiel 40:5-16 And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high. / Then he came to the gate facing east and climbed its steps. He measured the threshold of the gate to be one rod deep. / Each gate chamber was one rod long and one rod wide, and there were five cubits between the gate chambers. The inner threshold of the gate by the portico facing inward was one rod deep. ... Nehemiah 3:1-32 At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ... Isaiah 26:1-2 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts. / Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter—one that remains faithful. Psalm 87:1-3 A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A song. He has founded His city on the holy mountains. / The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. / Glorious things are ascribed to you, O city of God. Selah Isaiah 62:6 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, Jeremiah 31:38-40 “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.” Matthew 19:28 Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luke 13:29 People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. Hebrews 11:10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. John 10:9 I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. Acts 14:27 When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Treasury of Scripture On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. Ezekiel 48:31-34 And the gates of the city shall be after the names of the tribes of Israel: three gates northward; one gate of Reuben, one gate of Judah, one gate of Levi… Jump to Previous Doors East Gates North South Three WestJump to Next Doors East Gates North South Three WestRevelation 21 1. A new heaven and a new earth.10. The heavenly Jerusalem, with a full description thereof. 23. She needs no sun, the glory of God being her light. 24. The kings of the earth bring their riches unto her. There were three gates on the east The number three often symbolizes completeness or divine perfection in biblical numerology. The east holds significant biblical symbolism, often representing the direction from which God's glory appears (Ezekiel 43:2). The Garden of Eden was placed in the east (Genesis 2:8), and the wise men came from the east to worship Jesus (Matthew 2:1). The gates facing east may symbolize the entrance of God's presence and the fulfillment of His promises. three on the north three on the south and three on the west Persons / Places / Events 1. New JerusalemThe holy city described in Revelation 21, representing the eternal dwelling place of God with His people. It is depicted as having perfect symmetry and divine order. 2. Gates Symbolic of access and entry into the New Jerusalem. The twelve gates represent the twelve tribes of Israel, indicating the fulfillment of God's promises to His people. 3. Cardinal Directions (East, North, South, West) These directions emphasize the universality and inclusivity of God's kingdom, open to all nations and peoples. Teaching Points Inclusivity of God's KingdomThe gates on all four sides of the New Jerusalem signify that God's invitation is open to all people, regardless of their background or origin. Fulfillment of God's Promises The twelve gates named after the tribes of Israel remind us of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people throughout history. Symbol of Security and Peace In ancient cities, gates were crucial for protection. The gates of the New Jerusalem symbolize eternal security and peace in God's presence. Invitation to Enter The open gates invite us to enter into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, who is the way to eternal life.Verse 13. - On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. The following are the dispositions of the tribes in the Old Testament: - Order in Numbers 2. East - Judah. Issachar. Zebulun. North - . . . Greek [There were] threeτρεῖς (treis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. gates πυλῶνες (pylōnes) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4440: From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule. on ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the] east, ἀνατολῆς (anatolēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 395: From anatello; a rising of light, i.e. Dawn; by implication, the east. three τρεῖς (treis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. on ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the] north, βορρᾶ (borra) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 1005: The north wind, hence: the North. Of uncertain derivation; the north. three τρεῖς (treis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. on ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the] south, νότου (notou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3558: The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. three τρεῖς (treis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. on ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the] west. δυσμῶν (dysmōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 1424: A setting (of the sun), hence: the West. From duno; the sun-set, i.e. the western region. Links Revelation 21:13 NIVRevelation 21:13 NLT Revelation 21:13 ESV Revelation 21:13 NASB Revelation 21:13 KJV Revelation 21:13 BibleApps.com Revelation 21:13 Biblia Paralela Revelation 21:13 Chinese Bible Revelation 21:13 French Bible Revelation 21:13 Catholic Bible NT Prophecy: Revelation 21:13 On the east were three gates (Rev. Re Apocalypse) |
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