And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
This city doesn't need the sun or moon to light it up, God's glory is literally the lighting system, and Jesus is like the main source illuminating everything.
When God's presence is your light source, you don't need anything else to shine.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Revelation, written by the apostle John during his exile on the island of Patmos around the end of the first century, this verse is part of a visionary description of the New Jerusalem, symbolizing the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom. It portrays a perfect heavenly city where natural light sources like the sun and moon are unnecessary because God's glory and the Lamb (Jesus Christ) provide eternal illumination. This imagery reflects ancient Jewish expectations of a restored creation, drawing from Old Testament prophecies to emphasize God's sovereign presence in the new order.
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