“And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits.” Verse 17.
Note.—One hundred and forty-four cubits are equal to 216 feet.
10. Of what material is the wall constructed?
“And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.” Verse 18.
11. With what are the twelve foundations adorned?
“And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.” Verses 19, 20. See Ex. 28:15-21; Isa. 54:11, 12.
12. Of what are the twelve gates composed?
“And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl.” Rev. 21:21.
13. What is written on these gates?
“The names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel.” Verse 12.