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Revelation 7:4 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Revelation 7:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 7 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.”
Revelation 7:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 7:4
And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.... This verse from Revelation's vision of sealed servants and innumerable multitude - god's protection and salvation 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 time...
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Cross-References for Revelation 7:4
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“and behold”
“and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the one hundred forty-four thousand”
“judging the twelve tribes of Israel.,That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.,,,,,,,,”
“Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.,And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.,,,,,,,,”
“earnestly serving night and day”
“three gates northward: the gate of Reuben”
“ten thousands of ten thousands}. I heard the number of them.”
“If the number of the children of Israel are as the sand of the sea, it is the remnant who will be saved;,Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:,,,,,,,,”
“a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ”
“Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.”