Revelation 7

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:12

Saying, Amen. In Revelation 5:14 the four living creatures respond "Amen" to the praises uttered by the angels; here, in response to the praise offered by the redeemed in Revelation 5:10 , the angels utter "Amen," preparatory to joining in the universal adoration. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God forever and ever. Amen. The blessing, etc.; that is, "all blessing," etc. (see on Revelation 4:11 ). The terms of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:12

What "Amen," means. "Saying, Amen." There is probably no more dishonoured word in the Bible than this. It has come to mean, in the minds of many, a mere signal for leaving off—the beneficent word that announces that the time of weariness and restraint is over, and that they may go back to what is of far more interest to them than God's Word or worship can ever be. They look upon it as meaning no more than the word "Finis" at the end of a book, which tells them that there is no more to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:13

And one of the elders answered. The elder speaks because he is typical of the Church, concerning which the exposition which he delivers is to be made (see on Revelation 4:4 ). Where an explanation is made of visions which refer to the Church, the active part is taken by the elders, while angels introduce visions of which the signification is unexplained (cf. Revelation 5:2 ; Revelation 7:1 , Revelation 7:2 ; Revelation 8:1-13 .; Revelation 10:1 , Revelation 10:3 , etc.; and ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:13-17

The eternal blessedness. The vision is yet heightened. A further brightness overspreads the scene, The comfort of hope is yet expanded. Arrested by one of the elders, the seer lowlily refrains from declaring who constitute the triumphant host, and receives the consoling assurance that they are from the fields of earthly suffering, toil, and danger. They are now exalted far above all worldly power. The final blessedness of the righteous is— I. BLESSEDNESS FOR WHICH THEY ARE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:13-17

The human population in heaven (No. 2). "And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?" etc. Here is an illustration of three facts in connection with the human population in heaven. I. THEIR EARTHLY LIFE WAS MARKED BY GREAT TRIAL . "And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? [these which are arrayed in the white robes, who are they?] and whence... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:14

And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest; and I say unto him, My lord (Revised Version). The expression denotes the utmost respect and reverence, which afterwards induce the seer to worship the angel (see Revelation 19:10 ; Revelation 22:8 ). The structure of this part of the vision recalls Ezekiel 37:3 , "And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest" (cf. Zechariah 4:2 , Zechariah 4:4 , Zechariah 4:5 ; John 12:21 ). And he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:15

Therefore are they before the throne of God. That is, because they have been washed, and have their robes made white, they are before the throne (cf. Ephesians 5:25-27 , "Christ loved the Church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it,… that he might present it to himself a glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle," etc.). And serve him day and night in his temple. As described in Revelation 4:8 , Revelation 4:11 ; Revelation 5:8-14 ; Revelation 7:12 ;... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:16

They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat; shall the sun strike upon them (Revised Version). The passage is evidently founded upon Isaiah 49:10 (cf. the punishment of the fourth vial, Revelation 16:8 ). read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:17

For the Lamb which is in the midst-of the throne shall feed them; shall be their Shepherd. Compare the description of the position of the Lamb given in Revelation 5:6 . The position here indicated is the same as that there described. The Lamb is between the throne and those surrounding it, towards the middle of the throne. Christ is set forth in the character of Shepherd, as in John 10:11 and John 21:16 . And shall lead them unto living fountains of waters ; and shall guide them... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 7

Analysis Of The ChapterThe state of things represented in this chapter Revelation 7:0 is, that where there had been awful consternation and alarm, as if the end of the world were coming, and where the signs of the approaching consummation of all things are, as it were, held back until there should be an opportunity of sealing the number that was to be saved. This is symbolized by four angels standing in the four quarters of the earth, and holding the winds and the storms that they should not... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 7:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 7

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