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Revelation 21:9

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One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls, who were loaded with the seven last plagues came, and he spoke with me, saying, "Come here. I will show you the wife, the Lamb's bride."

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In Revelation 21:9, Jerusalem is the “holy city” shown as the bride, the wife of the Lamb. Rather than merely the earthly city in Judea, it represents the renewed dwelling place of God with his redeemed people, highlighting the final fulfillment of God’s covenant promises.

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Revelation 21:9 mentions Jerusalem.

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