revelation-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:3

Saying, hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees ,.... That is, as yet, for their commission was not contradicted, nor taken away by Christ; and at the time appointed, at the blowing of the several trumpets, they let loose the winds, and let in the Goths, Hans, and Vandals, the Saracens and Turks into the empire, and after that poured out the vials of God's wrath upon the Romish antichrist: this retarding of them was but in appearance, that there might be an opportunity to show to... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:4

And I heard the number of them which were sealed ,.... And therefore could be sure of the exact number, which did not depend upon his sight, and telling them, in which some mistake might have been made, but he heard the number expressed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty, and four thousand : which is a square number arising from twelve, the square root of it, being just twelve times twelve thousand; and may denote their being the true and genuine offspring of the twelve... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:5

Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand ,.... Judah is mentioned first, because Christ sprung from that tribe, and the pure worship of God was preserved in it; and that itself was preserved a distinct tribe until the coming of Shiloh; its name signifies "praise God", Genesis 29:35 ; and shows, that it becomes all the sealed ones, all true believers, and every member of the church of God, to praise him for all favours and blessings, temporal, spiritual, and eternal. Of the... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:6

Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand ,.... "Asher", which the Septuagint pronounce "Aser", as here, signifies "blessed", Genesis 30:13 ; as all the sealed ones are, blessed with all spiritual blessings, with grace here, and glory hereafter. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand ; the name of this tribe signifies "wrestlings", Genesis 30:8 ; and may design the wrestlings of saints, both with God in prayer, and with their enemies, sin, Satan, and the... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:7

Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand ,.... The name of this tribe signifies "hearing", Genesis 29:33 ; and such an hearing as is attended with obedience; and denotes the spiritual and practical hearing of the Gospel by those who hear, and understand, and believe, and practise what they hear, and yield the obedience of faith unto it. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand ; this name signifies "joined", Genesis 29:34 ; and denotes, that these sealed ones... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:8

Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand ,.... Which signifies "dwelling", Genesis 30:20 ; and was the tribe in which Christ had his dwelling, and where he much conversed; and may denote his gracious inhabitation, as well as that of God the Father, md of the Spirit, among the saints and sealed ones. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand ; whose name signifies "adding", Genesis 30:24 ; and may intend the additions both of numbers, and of gifts and graces to... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:9

After this I beheld ,.... What follows is a distinct vision from the preceding one, and is not a continuation of that, as if the sealing of the Jewish believers was designed by the former, and the sealing of the Gentiles in this latter; whereas in this vision there is no mention made of sealing, nor was there, or will there be any need of it in the time it refers unto; and which is not the time of the Reformation; nor when the vials began to be poured out upon the seat of the beast; for... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:10

And cried with a loud voice ,.... To show the strength of their affection, and the greatness of their joy, and how sensible they were of the favour they enjoyed, and how hearty they were in the following ascription of glory to God, and the Lamb. Saying, salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb ; by "salvation" is meant, not only temporal salvation, and those many deliverances, which God had wrought for them, and particularly in bringing them out of great... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:11

And all the angels stood round about the throne ,.... The holy and elect angels, even all of them, the ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, the innumerable company of them, who are represented in the same position; See Gill on Revelation 5:11 ; and about the elders, and the four beasts ; the churches and ministers; yea, round about the great multitude before mentioned, the camp of the saints, and the beloved city; whose guardians they will be, and to whom they... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:12

Saying, Amen ,.... As approving and confirming what the great multitude of men had said in Revelation 7:10 ; in ascribing the glory of salvation to God, and the Lamb: the angels, though they have no part in it themselves, yet highly approve of it as right and just, that men should give the glory of it where it is due. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen . Here a seven fold praise is given to God... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:12

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