Revelation 4 Symbols

Revelation 4  •  1 min. read  •  grade level: 11
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2. Throne: The royal seat of authority and government.
3. Jasper and Sardine: Divine glory visible to man (Rev. 21:11).
Rainbow: Sign of God’s unchanging covenant with the earth in mercy. Post-diluvian relationship (Gen. 9:13-14; Ezek. 1:28).
4. Twenty-Four: Priestly completeness. The number of the courses of the priesthood in Israel (1 Chron. 24:4). Twice the administrative perfection in man.
Elders: Glorified saints as invested with wisdom and intelligence.
White Raiment: Recognition of righteousness (Rev. 6:11).
Crowns of Gold: Royal dignity.
5. Lightnings and Thunderings and Voices: Signs of judicial dealing (Psa. 29:3-4).
Seven Lamps of Fire: The consuming power of the Spirit of God in perfect development (Heb. 12:29; Rev. 1:4).
6. Sea of Glass: Solid purity, in contrast with the water of the laver (Ex. 30:17-21).
Four Beasts [living creatures]: God’s attributes in judicial and governmental power on earth. Types of power, firmness, intelligence, and rapidity of execution.
8. Six Wings: Supernatural swiftness (Ezek. 1).
Full of Eyes: Perfect intelligence.