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Revelation 21

Ap. 21:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
had
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
a wall
teichos (Greek #5038)
a wall (as formative of a house)
KJV usage: wall.
Pronounce: ti'-khos
Origin: akin to the base of 5088
great
megas (Greek #3173)
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
KJV usage: (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
Pronounce: meg'-as
Origin: (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη, plural μεγάλοι, etc.; compare also 3176, 3187)
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
high
hupselos (Greek #5308)
lofty (in place or character)
KJV usage: high(-er, -ly) (esteemed).
Pronounce: hoop-say-los'
Origin: from 5311
, and had
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
twelve
dodeka (Greek #1427)
two and ten, i.e. a dozen
KJV usage: twelve.
Pronounce: do'-dek-ah
Origin: from 1417 and 1176
gates
pulon (Greek #4440)
a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule
KJV usage: gate, porch.
Pronounce: poo-lone'
Origin: from 4439
t, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
at
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
the gates
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pulon (Greek #4440)
a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule
KJV usage: gate, porch.
Pronounce: poo-lone'
Origin: from 4439
twelve
dodeka (Greek #1427)
two and ten, i.e. a dozen
KJV usage: twelve.
Pronounce: do'-dek-ah
Origin: from 1417 and 1176
angels
aggelos (Greek #32)
a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
KJV usage: angel, messenger.
Pronounce: ang'-el-os
Origin: from ἀγγέλλω (probably derived from 71; compare 34) (to bring tidings)
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
names
onoma (Greek #3686)
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
KJV usage: called, (+ sur-)name(-d).
Pronounce: on'-om-ah
Origin: from a presumed derivative of the base of 1097 (compare 3685)
written thereon
epigrapho (Greek #1924)
to inscribe (physically or mentally)
KJV usage: inscription, write in (over, thereon).
Pronounce: ep-ee-graf'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 1125
, which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
are
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
the names of the twelve
dodeka (Greek #1427)
two and ten, i.e. a dozen
KJV usage: twelve.
Pronounce: do'-dek-ah
Origin: from 1417 and 1176
tribes
phule (Greek #5443)
an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
KJV usage: kindred, tribe.
Pronounce: foo-lay'
Origin: from 5453 (compare 5444)
of the children
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
huios (Greek #5207)
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
KJV usage: child, foal, son.
Pronounce: hwee-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
of Israel
Israel (Greek #2474)
Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: Israel.
Pronounce: is-rah-ale'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03478)
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a wall.
twelve gates.
twelve angels.
and names.
Ap. 7:4‑8• 4Y oí el número de los señalados: ciento cuarenta y cuatro mil señalados de todas las tribus de los hijos de Israel.
5De la tribu de Judá, doce mil señalados. De la tribu de Rubén, doce mil señalados. De la tribu de Gad, doce mil señalados.
6De la tribu de Aser, doce mil señalados. De la tribu de Neftalí, doce mil señalados. De la tribu de Manasés, doce mil señalados.
7De la tribu de Simeón, doce mil señalados. De la tribu de Leví, doce mil señalados. De la tribu de Issachâr, doce mil señalados.
8De la tribu de Zabulón, doce mil señalados. De la tribu de José, doce mil señalados. De la tribu de Benjamín, doce mil señalados.
(Ap. 7:4‑8)
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Nm. 2:2‑32• 2Los hijos de Israel acamparán cada uno junto á su bandera, según las enseñas de las casas de sus padres; alrededor del tabernáculo del testimonio acamparán.
3Estos acamparán al levante, al oriente: la bandera del ejército de Judá, por sus escuadrones; y el jefe de los hijos de Judá, Naasón hijo de Aminadab:
4Su hueste, con los contados de ellos, setenta y cuatro mil y seiscientos.
5Junto á él acamparán los de la tribu de Issachâr: y el jefe de los hijos de Issachâr, Nathanael hijo de Suar;
6Y su hueste, con sus contados, cincuenta y cuatro mil y cuatrocientos:
7Y la tribu de Zabulón: y el jefe de los hijos de Zabulón, Eliab hijo de Helón;
8Y su hueste, con sus contados, cincuenta y siete mil y cuatrocientos.
9Todos los contados en el ejército de Judá, ciento ochenta y seis mil y cuatrocientos, por sus escuadrones, irán delante.
10La bandera del ejército de Rubén al mediodía, por sus escuadrones: y el jefe de los hijos de Rubén, Elisur hijo de Sedeur;
11Y su hueste, sus contados, cuarenta y seis mil y quinientos.
12Y acamparán junto á él los de la tribu de Simeón: y el jefe de los hijos de Simeón, Selumiel hijo de Zurisaddai;
13Y su hueste, con los contados de ellos, cincuenta y nueve mil y trescientos:
14Y la tribu de Gad: y el jefe de los hijos de Gad, Eliasaph hijo de Rehuel;
15Y su hueste, con los contados de ellos, cuarenta y cinco mil seiscientos y cincuenta.
16Todos los contados en el ejército de Rubén, ciento cincuenta y un mil cuatrocientos y cincuenta, por sus escuadrones, irán los segundos.
17Luego irá el tabernáculo del testimonio, el campo de los Levitas en medio de los ejércitos: de la manera que asientan el campo, así caminarán, cada uno en su lugar, junto á sus banderas.
18La bandera del ejército de Ephraim por sus escuadrones, al occidente: y el jefe de los hijos de Ephraim, Elisama hijo de Ammiud;
19Y su hueste, con los contados de ellos, cuarenta mil y quinientos.
20Junto á él estará la tribu de Manasés; y el jefe de los hijos de Manasés, Gamaliel hijo de Pedasur;
21Y su hueste, con los contados de ellos, treinta y dos mil y doscientos:
22Y la tribu de Benjamín: y el jefe de los hijos de Benjamín, Abidán hijo de Gedeón;
23Y su hueste, con los contados de ellos, treinta y cinco mil y cuatrocientos.
24Todos los contados en el ejército de Ephraim, ciento ocho mil y ciento, por sus escuadrones, irán los terceros.
25La bandera del ejército de Dan estará al aquilón, por sus escuadrones: y el jefe de los hijos de Dan, Ahiezer hijo de Amisaddai;
26Y su hueste, con los contados de ellos, sesenta y dos mil y setecientos.
27Junto á él acamparán los de la tribu de Aser: y el jefe de los hijos de Aser, Phegiel hijo de Ocrán;
28Y su hueste, con los contados de ellos, cuarenta y un mil y quinientos:
29Y la tribu de Nephtalí: y el jefe de los hijos de Nephtalí, Ahira hijo de Enán;
30Y su hueste, con los contados de ellos, cincuenta y tres mil y cuatrocientos.
31Todos los contados en el ejército de Dan, ciento cincuenta y siete mil y seiscientos: irán los postreros tras sus banderas.
32Estos son los contados de los hijos de Israel, por las casas de sus padres: todos los contados por ejércitos, por sus escuadrones, seiscientos tres mil quinientos y cincuenta.
(Nm. 2:2‑32)
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Hch. 26:7• 7A la cual promesa nuestras doce tribus, sirviendo constantemente de día y de noche, esperan que han de llegar. Por la cual esperanza, oh rey Agripa, soy acusado de los Judíos. (Hch. 26:7)
 The church, the Lamb’s wife, is displayed, not in her intimate relationship to Christ as seen in Paul’s epistles, but rather in connection with the government of the earth in the hands of Christ during the thousand years. (article #56798)
 All that God is, and all that God is in display, is the wall round about the New Jerusalem. But, as we may see further on, the wall not only encloses and secures the holy city, but it also excludes all evil. (article #56798)
 But God is pleased to remember that He is dealing with people on the earth, and the New Jerusalem has a very special relation to men during the millennium. Accordingly, there are twelve gates with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel written upon them. At the gates stand twelve angels, showing their subordination. (Revelation 21 by J.N. Darby)
 It is secure, having a wall great and high. (Revelation 21 by J.N. Darby)
 The twelve gates are full of human perfectness of governmental administrative power. The gate was the place of judgment. Twelve, we have often seen, denotes perfection and governmental power. (Revelation 21 by J.N. Darby)
 It may be well to call attention to the recurrence of the number twelve in this description. It has the fixed meaning in Scripture of the perfection of governmental administration in man, that is, in Christ, and this in connection with Israel. (Revelation 21 by J.N. Darby)
 Wall: Security; salvation (Isa. 26:1; 60:18; Zech. 2:5). (Revelation 21 Symbols by A.H. Burton)
 Twelve Gates: Perfect judicial administration. [Twelve is administrative perfection in man.] (Gen. 19:1; Deut. 22:15; Dan. 2:49; Amos 5:15). (Revelation 21 Symbols by A.H. Burton)
 At the Gates Twelve Angels: Providential administration. (Revelation 21 Symbols by A.H. Burton)
 Names of the Twelve Tribes: Direct earthly government, as in Israel. (Revelation 21 Symbols by A.H. Burton)

J. N. Darby Translation

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having a great and high wall; having twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names inscribed, which are those of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel.

W. Kelly Translation

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it hada a wall great and high; it had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angelsb, and names written thereon, which are the namesc of the twelve tribes of thed sons of Israel:

WK Translation Notes

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a
Critics generally adhere to the solecism without the word "te" (also) as read in the best copies, and largely.
b
Lachmann alone of the editors was bold enough to leave out "and at the gates twelve angels." It is a mere omission through similar ending in some copies.
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Many and ancient copies support the addition of "names" (with or without "the") in the last clause. The T. R. and many Edd. omit them.
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"The" should vanish before "sons" on good and full authority.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)