Why the Street of Gold in Revelation 21
The gold street in Revelation 21 is one detail in a larger portrait: a city measured, secured, and adorned because God himself dwells in it. Its gold is transparent like glass, which points to purity and light rather than market value.
Revelation 21:9–21: Gold and Gems in the Holy City
The gold and gems of Revelation 21:9–21 are not a promise of earthly wealth. They describe the holy city, the Lamb's bride, as pure, permanent, and filled with God's own glory.