Revelation 21:25Its gates will in no way be shut by day (for there will be no night there),
The setting
Patmos Island, Greece, ~95 AD. John, imprisoned in darkness, sees a city where night never comes...
The emotion here: comforted by visions of eternal safety after experiencing imprisonment and isolation
The original word
kleiō (κλείω) — to shut, close, lock up completely
Why it matters
Ancient cities closed gates at night for protection from enemies and wild animals
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What most readers miss in Revelation 21:25
John emphasizes 'by day' because in God's city, every moment IS day — darkness doesn't exist
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about never sleeping, but it's about never being in danger — no darkness means no fear, no hiding, no vulnerability.
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Verses that echo Revelation 21:25
Bible Genome reading
Revelation 21:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Revelation 21:25 comes from the book of Revelation, written during the Apostolic period. These words are attributed to John. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the vision genre of biblical literature. Key themes include safety, perpetual access, eternal day. Notable phrases: gates will in no way be shut; no night there. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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