Revelation 21:13

13 There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west.

Revelation 21:13 Meaning and Commentary

Revelation 21:13

On the east three gates
On which were written the names of Joseph, Benjamin, and Dan:

on the north three gates;
on which were written the names of Reuben, Judah, and Levi:

on the south three gates;
on which were written the names of Simeon, Issachar, and Zabulon:

and on the west three gates;
on which were written the names of Gad, Asher, and Naphtali; see ( Ezekiel 48:31-34 ) . This denotes the collection of the saints from all parts of the world, who shall come from east, west, north, and south, and sit down in the kingdom of God; and therefore here are gates at every point to enter in at; see ( Isaiah 43:5 Isaiah 43:6 ) ( Luke 13:29 ) .

Revelation 21:13 In-Context

11 The city had God's glory. Its brilliance was like a priceless jewel, like jasper that was as clear as crystal.

12 It had a great high wall with twelve gates. By the gates were twelve angels, and on the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of Israel's sons.

13 There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west.

14 The city wall had twelve foundations, and on them were the twelve names of the Lamb's twelve apostles.

15 The angel who spoke to me had a gold measuring rod with which to measure the city, its gates, and its wall.