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17 He measured its wall also—144 cubits (about 72 yards) by a man’s measure [[a]of a cubit from his elbow to his third fingertip], which is [the measure] of the angel.

18 The wall was built of jasper, while the city [itself was of] pure gold, clear and transparent like glass.

19 The foundation [stones] of the wall of the city were ornamented with all of the precious stones. The first foundation [stone] was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony (or white agate), the fourth emerald,(A)

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  1. Revelation 21:17 Adam Clarke, The Holy Bible with A Commentary.

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