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Revelation 1:12 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Revelation 1:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 1 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;”
Revelation 1:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 1:12
And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;... This verse from Revelation's vision of vision of the glorified christ - his majesty, authority, and presence among the churches employs apocalyptic imagery rich with Old Testament allusions and symbolic meaning. The Greek text uses vivid apocalyptic language characteristic of Jewish prophetic literature, drawing heavily from Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Zechariah.The symbolism must be interpreted within its first-century context while recognizing timeless spiritual realities. The imagery wou...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 1:12
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“What do you see? I said”
“and they shall light its lamps to give light to the space in front of it.”
“and the seven golden lampstands. The seven stars are the angels{or”
“{Daniel 7:13} clothed with a robe reaching down to his feet”
“and brought me into the inner court; and behold”
“and wisdom sees your name: Listen to the rod, and he who appointed it.,The LORD's voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it., קוֹל יְהוָה לָעִיר יִקְרָא וְתוּשִׁיָּה יִרְאֶה שְׁמֶךָ שִׁמְעוּ מַטֶּה וּמִי יְעָדָהּ׃ ,Hark! the LORD crieth unto the city And it is wisdom to have regard for Thy name Hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.,φωνὴ κυρίου τῇ πόλει ἐπικληθήσεται καὶ σώσει φοβουμένους τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ἄκουε φυλή καὶ τίς κοσμήσει πόλιν,The Lord's voice shall be proclaimed in the city, and he shall save those that fear his name: hear, O tribe; and who shall order the city?,,,,”