Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 4:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 4:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 4 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.”
Revelation 4:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 4:2
And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.... This verse from Revelation's vision of throne room of heaven - god's sovereignty, holiness, and worship 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 would resonate powerful...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 4:2
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“and I heard behind me a loud voice”
“Therefore hear the word of Yahweh: I saw Yahweh sitting on his throne, and all the army of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.,And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left., וַיֹּאמֶר לָכֵן שְׁמַע דְּבַר־יְהוָה רָאִיתִי אֶת־יְהוָה יֹשֵׁב עַל־כִּסְאוֹ וְכָל־צְבָא הַשָּׁמַיִם עֹמֵד עָלָיו מִימִינוֹ וּמִשְּׂמֹאלוֹ׃ ,And he said: Therefore hear thou the word of the LORD. I saw the LORD sitting on His throne”
“I saw the Lord sitting on a throne”
“and I heard behind me the voice of a great rushing”
“as the appearance of a sapphire{or”
“honor”
“in the right hand of him who sat on the throne”
“and one who was ancient of days sat: his clothing was white as snow”
“sounds”
“on the earth”