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Revelation 4:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 4:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 4 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And 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 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 4:5
And 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.... 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 t...
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Cross-References for Revelation 4:5
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“and the ark of the Lord's covenant was seen in his temple. Lightnings”
“and he filled it with the fire of the altar”
“to the seven assemblies that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace”
“and in the midst of the elders”
“from the throne”
“when it was morning”
“and the seven stars says these things: I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.,And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.,,,,,,,,”
“What do you see? I said”
“the lightnings”
“and thunder from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth will shake; but Yahweh will be a refuge to his people”