Having the glory of God i.e. the visible cloud of glory (cf. Hebrews 9:5), the Shechinah of the divine Presence. See Revelation 21:23.

and her light Omit "and". The word for light is peculiar it would properly be used of a star, as we say "luminary."

a jasper stone See on Revelation 4:3.

clear as crystal Expressed by one word, and that strictly a participle, crystallizing. Are we to understand that the comparison is not with an ordinary jasper, but with a stone combining the pure and full colours of this with the crystalline structure of other more precious jewels?

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