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The new Jerusalem, the river and the tree of life (Rev 21:9–22:5)

**Artist’s impression** The new Jerusalem, its twelve gates, the river of the water of life and the tree of life (Rev 21:9–22:5), artist’s impression from the Beatus of Facundus (1047). An announced scene, not one that has happened. — Facundus, for Ferdinand I and Queen Sancha — Beatus of Facundus (Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid), 1047, Wikimedia Commons · Domaine public

? Not yet happened, no date

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Main objection (in French for now)

Lecture alternative : Ap 21:9–22:5 reviendrait en arrière pour décrire la Jérusalem du millénium — les rois de la terre y apportent leur gloire (Ap 21:24-26), et les feuilles servent « à la guérison des nations » (Ap 22:2), ce qui supposerait encore des nations à guérir. Lecture retenue par la relation expands : même ville qu’en Ap 21:2, la formule étant identique (Ap 21:2 et 21:10).

The text (World English Bible)

One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls which were loaded with the seven last plagues came, and he spoke with me, saying, “Come here. I will show you the bride, the Lamb’s wife.” He carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God. Her light was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; having a great and high wall with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written on them, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel. On the east were three gates, and on the north three gates, and on the south three gates, …
Rev 21:9-27

He showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb, in the middle of its street. On this side of the river and on that was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruits, yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. There will be no curse any more. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. There will be no night, and they need no lamp light or sun light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and ever.
Rev 22:1-5