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Revelation 21:2

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I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready like a bride adorned for her husband.

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Jerusalem was Israel’s historic holy city, centered on God’s temple and covenant worship. In this vision, the “new Jerusalem” descends from heaven as the bride of Christ, portraying God’s final dwelling with his redeemed people rather than merely an earthly city.

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Revelation 21:2 mentions Jerusalem.

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