Revelation 22:2; and the choice of the different expressions is probably determined by the consideration that in the one God is thought of as ‘tabernacling’ in the midst of His people, in the other as being His people’s ‘light’ (comp. There has been a variety of attempts to account for the presence of the nations in Revelation 21:1–22:5 and their inclusion in eschatological salvation, when their judgement and destruction has already been described in Revelation 19–20. The more definitely the sins of the heathen are mentioned as the reason for their exclusion from the holy city, the more significant it is to reckon the heathen nations and kings of the earth designated, Revelation 21:24 sqq., among those who are written in the book of life. Revelation 1:20, where we have a remarkable parallel both in thought and structure). the nations.
3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look!

Many scholars have suggested that John envisions the salvation of a segment of the nations, while the unbelieving meet their doom in the lake of fire. Lexicon. And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.


See Revelation 21:26. the nations. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Revelation 21:24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. A New Heaven and a New Earth. The nations of them which are saved - This is an illusion to the promise that the Gentiles should bring their riches, glory, and excellence, to the temple at Jerusalem, after it should be rebuilt.

5:9 +; Rev.

Rev. Treasury of Scripture. And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light The MT and NU texts omit of those who are saved.The term nations (ἔθνη [ethnē] ) denotes the diversity of the redeemed, from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation (Rev. Revelation 21:24 Parallel. 24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. 14:6 +).In the place of the sun and moon, the nations walk in the light provided by God’s glory which emanates from the city and illuminates the earth (Rev.

2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.

Revelation 22:2 In the middle of the street of it, and on either side of the river, … Clarke's Commentary on the Bible. Revelation 21:26 And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations.

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Revelation 17:4 sq., Revelation 21:8, Revelation 22:15. Revelation 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her … And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honor into it. [the city] αὐτήν (autēn) Personal / Possessive … Revelation 21:24 King James Version (KJV). 13:7 +; Rev. God’s dwelling place is now among … … The … The ‘peoples’ of Revelation 21:3 are the ‘nations’ of this verse and of chap.

Commentary. note on chap.

21 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” [] for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.