But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.
What does Revelation 11:2 mean?
This prophetical passage about measuring the temple seems to refer to Ezekiel's vision.
Key themes
Suffering and trialsJustice and mercyTruthWorship
Read with
Keep this verse inside Revelation 11:1-3 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Related topics
Glossary
- City People
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The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).