Revelation 21:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 21:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 21:12 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which ar..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 21:12 — KJV
“And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:”
— Revelation 21:12 (KJV)
Revelation 21:12 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 21:12
“And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 21:12: twelve, names, tribes
“And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 21:12: twelve, names, tribes
“All these cities were fenced with high walls, gates, and bars; beside unwalled towns a great many.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 21:12: wall, great, high
“And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 21:12: twelve, tribes, children
“As Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones, over which no man hath lift up any iron: and they offered thereon burnt offerings unto the LORD, and sacrificed peace offerings.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 21:12: written, thereon, children
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