Revelation 21:17f
Bible, KJV Translation:
21:17 And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.
Re-evaluation Translation:
21:17 Yehuveh explains the measurement His instruction, an hundred and forty and four items, presented in simple human language, a clear message.
Significant Words and Comments:
Commentary on Revelation 21:17 expansion (28 July 2008):
Structure #9: “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” Exodus 20:14.
Detail #9:1: Do not add to nor take anything from Yehuveh’s words.
Detail #9:2: Never reverse the covenant you have made with Yehuveh.
Detail #9:3: Do not corrupt yourselves by worshipping any idols.
Detail #9:4: Do not commit nor permit injustice toward anyone.
Detail #9:5: Practice no deceit, guile, nor fraud.
Detail #9:6: Do not alter Yehuveh’s time-keeping system in any way.
Detail #9:7: Never turn aside from Yehuveh’s instructions in any way.
Detail #9:8: Do not pervert appropriate sexual relationships ever.
Detail #9:9: When you have made offerings to Yehuveh, never change.
Detail #9:10: Don’t let greed, coveting, or corrupt desire pollute you.
Detail #9:11: Never adulterate yourself with any empty, hollow vanity.
Detail #9:12: Leave every form of substance abuse and excess alone.
Structure #10: “Thou shalt not steal.” Exodus 20:15.
Detail #10:1: Stealing of every form (rob, embezzle, lie) is forbidden.
Detail #10:2: Every false dealing, every deception, is a form of stealing.
Detail #10:3: Lying regarding entrusted goods is stealing.
Detail #10:4: Lying regarding and retaining found items is stealing.
Detail #10:5: Kidnapping and selling people for any reason is stealing.
Detail #10:6: Every form of deceiving and defrauding is stealing.
Detail #10:7: Withholding or underpaying agreed wages is stealing.
Detail #10:8: Use of false weights and measures to defraud is stealing.
Detail #10:9: Violently taking away possessions and lands is stealing.
Detail #10:10: Burglarizing, raiding, pillaging, pilfering are stealing.
Detail #10:11: Stealing must be punished and double restitution made.
Detail #10:12: Men rob Yehuveh in disregarding His instructions.
Gael Bataman
Originally Written: 9 August 2008
Latest Update: 13 August 2008
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