Christian Cubits:
This Rod Will Measure the Gates of Heaven, and the City 4-Square(d)
Revelation 21:15-17, ESV: “And the one who spoke with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city and its gates and walls. The city lies foursquare, its length the same as its width. And he measured the city with his rod, 12,000 stadia. Its length and width and height are equal. He also measured its wall, 144 cubits by human measurement, which is also an angel’s measurement.”
Today is 11-16-2021. It is one week after my very first post (CHRistian CHRonology: This Rock WILL Prevail Against the Gates of Hell!). And today is also a very interesting date, related to the Holy City (stay tuned, for more details on this).
Some think that the New Jerusalem (NJ) is shaped like a cube (some translations even use this word); others think it is a pyramid shape. If the length, width, and height are equal—it could be a sphere! What do you think? All too many think that it doesn’t really matter; but if it didn’t matter, then God would’ve put exactly nothing in the Bible, about the dimensions of the Holy City.
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Importance of Biblical Dimensions
2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect ...”
There might be some things in the Bible, which are more for ancient times than for today; but this is not true, of Revelation. The description and dimensions of the NJ, is essentially the last thing in the last book of the Bible—it is the grand finale, so to speak! Surely, then, it would be wise for us to study and understand, what God has revealed about the Holy City.
The same book, Revelation, instructs us to “measure the temple of God” (11:1). Some think that measuring the temple is merely a symbolic representation, not to be taken literally. However, even if it’s symbolic, it could also be literal; many things in scripture are both literal and symbolic. For example, the story of Ishmael and Isaac (see Genesis 16:1-16; 21:1-21; Galatians 4:22-31); in fact, the symbolic application of this story, is specifically about the New Jerusalem!!
We know that “measure the temple” is literal—because there are numerous chapters of details, about the design and dimensions of both the tabernacle and the temple (see Exodus chapters 25 to 40; 1 Kings chapters 6 & 7; 2 Chronicles 3 & 4; etc). Another reason to take it literal, is the fact that the better you understand the temple (and tabernacle) dimensions: the easier it is to figure out the NJ dimensions. Also, the word “cubit(s)” is used in the Bible, more than 200 times—and most, if not all, are referring to a literal physical dimension; so we have every reason to believe that the cubits, and other dimensions in Revelation, are to be understood literally.
What are the benefits, of knowing the NJ dimensions? As usual, there are several benefits; probably more than we realize. For one, it shows that a very intelligent Being designed the NJ dimensions, and carefully hid the answers—leaving just enough clues, to unlock the mystery. Additionally, it shows that Heavenly Jerusalem is not an imaginary myth or fantasy—it is a literal place, with physical dimensions, made of physical objects, that exist within the realm of tangible reality.
Much like the dimensions in time (CHRistian CHRonology): the dimensions in space (Christian Cubits) also prove the existence of God, as good or better than anything else to date. God has saved His best evidences, to be revealed at a time when the world is flooded with “science falsely so called” (1 Timothy 6:20)—which supposedly disproves God, and the Bible (see Psalms 14:1; 53:1; Proverbs 28:26; 3:5; etc). And once again, that time is now!
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NJ Dimensions: Top 10 List
The first three questions below, are referring specifically to measurements in the NJ; elsewhere in scripture, the lengths may or may not be the same. The 10 questions are mostly arranged from easiest to hardest; and understanding one answer, usually helps understand other answers. Also, if you have the correct answer, there is always at least “two or three” ways to verify that it is correct. And please don’t expect to get all 10 correct, especially not right away; it is a puzzle or riddle, which God intentionally designed to be difficult—and yet possible—to figure out. It is a treasure hunt, where the treasures are far more valuable than any gold or diamonds in this world.
Note: answers can be given in any combination of the following: inches, feet, cubits, rods, stadia (furlongs), and/or miles; however, be sure to answer #1 thru #3—before using cubits, rods, and stadia in other answers. Also, decimals or fractions are allowed in the answers.
#1 How many inches, in one of the cubits (Revelation 21:17)?
#2 How long is the measuring rod, or reed (Revelation 21:15-16; see 11:1; Ezekiel 40:5; 41:8)?
#3 How long is one stadion, or furlong (Revelation 21:16)?
#4 How wide is the NJ wall?
#5 What are the dimensions, of each NJ gate?
#6 What is the height, of all 12 foundations?
#7 How tall is the NJ wall, including the 12 foundations?
#8 What is the outside length, around all of the NJ walls?
#9 How many mansions, in the NJ?
#10 Answers #1 thru #9 reveal important information about the 144,000, and the great multitude (see Revelation 7:1-17). Explain what it is, and why it’s important.
Note: #9 & #10 are especially difficult—so don’t worry, if you can’t find those two answers.
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Teardrops Never Will Fall
Revelation 21:2-4, “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven ... and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
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This Rod Will Measure the Gates of Heaven, and the City 4-Square(d)
Revelation 21:15-17, ESV: “And the one who spoke with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city and its gates and walls. The city lies foursquare, its length the same as its width. And he measured the city with his rod, 12,000 stadia. Its length and width and height are equal. He also measured its wall, 144 cubits by human measurement, which is also an angel’s measurement.”
Today is 11-16-2021. It is one week after my very first post (CHRistian CHRonology: This Rock WILL Prevail Against the Gates of Hell!). And today is also a very interesting date, related to the Holy City (stay tuned, for more details on this).
Some think that the New Jerusalem (NJ) is shaped like a cube (some translations even use this word); others think it is a pyramid shape. If the length, width, and height are equal—it could be a sphere! What do you think? All too many think that it doesn’t really matter; but if it didn’t matter, then God would’ve put exactly nothing in the Bible, about the dimensions of the Holy City.
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Importance of Biblical Dimensions
2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect ...”
There might be some things in the Bible, which are more for ancient times than for today; but this is not true, of Revelation. The description and dimensions of the NJ, is essentially the last thing in the last book of the Bible—it is the grand finale, so to speak! Surely, then, it would be wise for us to study and understand, what God has revealed about the Holy City.
The same book, Revelation, instructs us to “measure the temple of God” (11:1). Some think that measuring the temple is merely a symbolic representation, not to be taken literally. However, even if it’s symbolic, it could also be literal; many things in scripture are both literal and symbolic. For example, the story of Ishmael and Isaac (see Genesis 16:1-16; 21:1-21; Galatians 4:22-31); in fact, the symbolic application of this story, is specifically about the New Jerusalem!!
We know that “measure the temple” is literal—because there are numerous chapters of details, about the design and dimensions of both the tabernacle and the temple (see Exodus chapters 25 to 40; 1 Kings chapters 6 & 7; 2 Chronicles 3 & 4; etc). Another reason to take it literal, is the fact that the better you understand the temple (and tabernacle) dimensions: the easier it is to figure out the NJ dimensions. Also, the word “cubit(s)” is used in the Bible, more than 200 times—and most, if not all, are referring to a literal physical dimension; so we have every reason to believe that the cubits, and other dimensions in Revelation, are to be understood literally.
What are the benefits, of knowing the NJ dimensions? As usual, there are several benefits; probably more than we realize. For one, it shows that a very intelligent Being designed the NJ dimensions, and carefully hid the answers—leaving just enough clues, to unlock the mystery. Additionally, it shows that Heavenly Jerusalem is not an imaginary myth or fantasy—it is a literal place, with physical dimensions, made of physical objects, that exist within the realm of tangible reality.
Much like the dimensions in time (CHRistian CHRonology): the dimensions in space (Christian Cubits) also prove the existence of God, as good or better than anything else to date. God has saved His best evidences, to be revealed at a time when the world is flooded with “science falsely so called” (1 Timothy 6:20)—which supposedly disproves God, and the Bible (see Psalms 14:1; 53:1; Proverbs 28:26; 3:5; etc). And once again, that time is now!
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NJ Dimensions: Top 10 List
The first three questions below, are referring specifically to measurements in the NJ; elsewhere in scripture, the lengths may or may not be the same. The 10 questions are mostly arranged from easiest to hardest; and understanding one answer, usually helps understand other answers. Also, if you have the correct answer, there is always at least “two or three” ways to verify that it is correct. And please don’t expect to get all 10 correct, especially not right away; it is a puzzle or riddle, which God intentionally designed to be difficult—and yet possible—to figure out. It is a treasure hunt, where the treasures are far more valuable than any gold or diamonds in this world.
Note: answers can be given in any combination of the following: inches, feet, cubits, rods, stadia (furlongs), and/or miles; however, be sure to answer #1 thru #3—before using cubits, rods, and stadia in other answers. Also, decimals or fractions are allowed in the answers.
#1 How many inches, in one of the cubits (Revelation 21:17)?
#2 How long is the measuring rod, or reed (Revelation 21:15-16; see 11:1; Ezekiel 40:5; 41:8)?
#3 How long is one stadion, or furlong (Revelation 21:16)?
#4 How wide is the NJ wall?
#5 What are the dimensions, of each NJ gate?
#6 What is the height, of all 12 foundations?
#7 How tall is the NJ wall, including the 12 foundations?
#8 What is the outside length, around all of the NJ walls?
#9 How many mansions, in the NJ?
#10 Answers #1 thru #9 reveal important information about the 144,000, and the great multitude (see Revelation 7:1-17). Explain what it is, and why it’s important.
Note: #9 & #10 are especially difficult—so don’t worry, if you can’t find those two answers.
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Teardrops Never Will Fall
Revelation 21:2-4, “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven ... and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
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