Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp. New Living Translation And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light. English Standard Version And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. Berean Standard Bible And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. Berean Literal Bible And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they should shine in it; for the glory of God enlightened it, and its lamp is the Lamb. King James Bible And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. New King James Version The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. New American Standard Bible And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb. NASB 1995 And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb. NASB 1977 And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine upon it, for the glory of God has illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb. Legacy Standard Bible And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb. Amplified Bible And the city has no need of the sun nor of the moon to give light to it, for the glory (splendor, radiance) of God has illumined it, and the Lamb is its lamp and light. Christian Standard Bible The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates it, and its lamp is the Lamb. Holman Christian Standard Bible The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because God’s glory illuminates it, and its lamp is the Lamb. American Standard Version And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb. Contemporary English Version And the city did not need the sun or the moon. The glory of God was shining on it, and the Lamb was its light. English Revised Version And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb. GOD'S WORD® Translation The city doesn't need any sun or moon to give it light because the glory of God gave it light. The lamb was its lamp. Good News Translation The city has no need of the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God shines on it, and the Lamb is its lamp. International Standard Version The city doesn't need any sun or moon to give it light, because the glory of God gave it light, and the lamb was its lamp. Majority Standard Bible And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. NET Bible The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God lights it up, and its lamp is the Lamb. New Heart English Bible The city has no need for the sun, neither of the moon, to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb. Webster's Bible Translation And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God enlightened it, and the Lamb is the light of it. Weymouth New Testament Nor has the city any need of the sun or of the moon, to give it light; for the glory of God has shone upon it and its lamp is the Lamb. World English Bible The city has no need for the sun or moon to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it and its lamp is the Lamb. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they may shine in it; for the glory of God lightens it, and the lamp of it—the Lamb; Berean Literal Bible And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they should shine in it; for the glory of God enlightened it, and its lamp is the Lamb. Young's Literal Translation and the city hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they may shine in it; for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp of it is the Lamb; Smith's Literal Translation And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they shine in her: for the glory of God enlightened her, and her light the Lamb. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the city hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine in it. For the glory of God hath enlightened it, and the Lamb is the lamp thereof. Catholic Public Domain Version And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine in it. For the glory of God has illuminated it, and the Lamb is its lamp. New American Bible The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb. New Revised Standard Version And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe city has no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God lightens it, and the Lamb is the lamp of it. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And The Lamb and The City do not need the Sun or the Moon to illuminate it, for the glory of God illuminates it, and The Lamb is its lamp. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the city had no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God gave it light, and the lamp of it is the Lamb. Godbey New Testament And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they may light it: Haweis New Testament And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon to shine upon it: for the glory of God illuminates it, and the Lamb is the lamp thereof. Mace New Testament the city had no need either of the sun, or of the moon to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamb is the luminary thereof. Weymouth New Testament Nor has the city any need of the sun or of the moon, to give it light; for the glory of God has shone upon it and its lamp is the Lamb. Worrell New Testament And the city has no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine upon it; for the glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb. Worsley New Testament And the city hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God enlighteneth it, and the Lamb is it's light. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The New Jerusalem…22But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. 23And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. 24By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.… Cross References Isaiah 60:19-20 No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 1:4-5 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:9 The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. Zechariah 14:7 It will be a unique day known only to the LORD, without day or night; but when evening comes, there will be light. Matthew 17:2 There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 1 John 1:5 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. Psalm 36:9 For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. 1 Timothy 6:16 He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 24:23 The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory. Malachi 4:2 “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. Luke 2:32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Treasury of Scripture And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. the city. Revelation 21:11 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; Revelation 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. Isaiah 24:23 Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously. for. Revelation 21:11 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; Revelation 18:1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. Isaiah 2:10,19,21 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty… the Lamb. Luke 2:32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. John 1:4,9,14,18 In him was life; and the life was the light of men… John 5:23 That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. Jump to Previous City Enlightened Gives Glory Illuminated Illumined Lamp Light Moon Need Shine Shone Sun ThereofJump to Next City Enlightened Gives Glory Illuminated Illumined Lamp Light Moon Need Shine Shone Sun ThereofRevelation 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. The city In Revelation 21:23, "the city" refers to the New Jerusalem, a central theme in the concluding chapters of Revelation. This city is not just a physical place but represents the culmination of God's redemptive plan, where His presence dwells fully with His people. Historically, Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The New Jerusalem, however, transcends the earthly city, embodying the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell with humanity eternally. has no need of sun or moon to shine on it for the glory of God illuminates it and the Lamb is its lamp Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. city πόλις (polis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. no οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. need χρείαν (chreian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5532: From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. for τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sun ἡλίου (hēliou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2246: The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light. [or] οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. moon σελήνης (selēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4582: The moon. From selas; the moon. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. shine φαίνωσιν (phainōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5316: Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show. on it, αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. because γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. glory δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. illuminates ἐφώτισεν (ephōtisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5461: From phos; to shed rays, i.e. To shine or to brighten up. [the city], αὐτήν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lamb Ἀρνίον (Arnion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 721: (originally: a little lamb, but diminutive force was lost), a lamb. Diminutive from aren; a lambkin. [is] its αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. lamp. λύχνος (lychnos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3088: A lamp. From the base of leukos; a portable lamp or other illuminator. 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