Revelation 21:19

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The foundations of the city's wall were adorned with all kinds of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald;

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Jerusalem here is the “new Jerusalem,” the symbolic holy city descending from God in John’s vision, representing the perfected dwelling of God with his redeemed people. Its jeweled foundations portray the city’s glory, permanence, and apostolic foundation in the consummated new creation.

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Revelation 21:19 mentions Jerusalem.

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