Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 4:7 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Revelation 4:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 4 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.”
Revelation 4:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 4:7
And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.... 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 spi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 4:7
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“and the second face was the face of a man”
“they had the face of a man; and they four had the face of a lion on the right side; and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four had also the face of an eagle.”
“and every one four wings; and the likeness of the hands of a man was under their wings.”
“And they had the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides; and they four had their faces and their wings.”
“and had eagle's wings: I saw until the wings of it were plucked”
“similar to crystal. In the midst of the throne”
“and not be weary. They will walk”
“from the end of the earth”