Revelation 1 Symbols

Revelation 1  •  1 min. read  •  grade level: 11
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4. The Seven Spirits: The Holy Ghost in His varied operations of governmental power (Rev. 4:55And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. (Revelation 4:5)). [Seven is spiritual completeness, the highest indivisible number.]
12. Seven Golden Candlesticks: [Lamp-stands] Responsible vessels of light on earth in their totality.
13. Garment Down to the Foot: Garb of priestly discrimination, not now in service, but judging.
Eyes As a Flame of Fire: Attribute of searching, intelligent judgment; judicial discernment.
15. Feet Like Fine Brass: Righteousness in dealing with man in his responsibility.
16. Seven Stars: Completeness of subordinate authority under Christ in light.
Countenance As the Sun: Splendor of supreme authority.
18. Keys of Death and of Hades: Power over death and the departed state.
20. Angels of the Seven Churches: The moral representatives of the responsibility of the assemblies. A symbolical representation of the assembly viewed in those responsible in it.