It is important to remember that in the ancient mind, “heavens” referred to the skies and outer space, as well as the realm in which God dwells. So, when Revelation 21:1 refers to the new heavens, it is likely indicating that the entire universe will be created—a new earth, new skies, a new outer space.
Ni muhimu kukumbuka kwamba wazo la kale, “mbinguni” ilimaanisha mawinguni ya juu kabisa ambapo Mungu anakaa. Kwa hivyo wakati Ufunuo 21:1 yazungumzia mbingu mpya, kuna uwezekano kuwa inamaanisha kuwa sayari mpya itaumbwa- nchi mpya, mawingu mapya, na sayari ya juu kabisa mpya.