Revelation 7:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 7:13-17

Revelation 7:13-17. And one of the elders, &c. What is here related, to Revelation 7:17, might have immediately followed the tenth verse; but that the praise of the angels, which was given at the same time with that of the great multitude, came in between: answered That is, he answered St. John’s desire to know, not to any words the apostle spoke. Or, in order to give him a more exact information concerning the persons who were clothed in the white robes of purity, honour, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:1-17

Interval before the seventh seal (7:1-17)God gives John two additional visions before he reveals the vision of the final seal. He wants to reassure his people that he does not forget them during the difficult days when an ungodly world is preparing itself for judgment. God does not allow the winds of judgment to blow across the earth without thought for his people’s security. He knows those who are his and marks them out for his special protection (7:1-3; cf. Ezekiel 9:4-6). The repetition of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 7:17

shall = will. feed = tend, or shepherd. See Revelation 2:27 . Micah 5:4 . living, &c. The texts read "fountains of waters of life" ( App-170 .) See Revelation 21:4 . These two verses: refer to Isaiah 49:8-10 ; Isaiah 25:8 . Jeremiah 31:9 , Jeremiah 31:10-25 .Ezekiel 47:1 , Ezekiel 47:12 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 7:17

for the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne shall be their shepherd, and shall guide them unto fountains of waters of life: and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes. "Lamb in the midst of the throne ...Here is the great consolation. "As long as this earth endures, Christ is still at the center of things; and his people are indestructible."[61] Furthermore, as seen above (Revelation 7:1-4), the mighty angels of God preserve the earth itself until God's great purpose is fully... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 7:17

Revelation 7:17. For the Lamb, &c.— Interpreters are not agreed in the proper meaning of this description. Some understand it of the peaceful and prosperous state of the church on earth; and certainly, in some cases, very strong expressions of prophetic style are to be softened to a sense which will agree to a happy state of the church in this world. But others, who observe the force of these expressions, and how much they agree with the descriptions of the new heavens and new earth, ch. 21... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 7:17

17. in the midst of the throne—that is, in the middle point in front of the throne ( :-). feed—Greek, "tend as a shepherd." living fountains of water—A, B, Vulgate, and CYPRIAN read, (eternal) "life's fountains of waters." "Living" is not supported by the old authorities. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 7:9-17

2. The salvation of the great multitude 7:9-17There are a number of significant contrasts between the 144,000 and this great multitude that argue for two different groups even though some scholars have considered the two groups as one viewed from different perspectives. [Note: E.g., Beale, p. 424.] The number of the first group is not only smaller but definite whereas the number of the second group is larger and indefinite. People from the 12 tribes of Israel make up the first group, but people... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 7:16-17

They will no longer experience the privations and discomforts of their earthly existence (cf. Isaiah 49:10, LXX; John 4:14; John 6:35; John 7:37). The Lamb, now seen standing before the middle of the throne, will provide for them as a good shepherd takes care of his sheep (cf. Psalms 23:1-4; Isaiah 40:11; Ezekiel 34:23; John 10:11; John 10:14; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25; 1 Peter 5:2-4). He will refresh them as well as protect them (cf. Exodus 15:13; Deuteronomy 1:33; Psalms 5:11-12; Psalms... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:1-17

The RedeemedTwo visions interposed between the sixth and seventh seals. There are similar episodes between the sixth and seventh trumpets and bowls.1-3. Four angels are holding in check the four winds of God’s judgments (Revelation 7:1), and are ordered not to release them until God’s servants are sealed, i.e. marked as His: cp. Ezekiel 9:4; Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 4:30; 2 Timothy 2:19; (Revelation 7:2.). These four winds may be the horsemen of Revelation 6:1. The meaning is, that Christians... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 7:17

(17) For the Lamb . . .—Translate, Because the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall tend them, and shall lead them to fountains of waters of life (or, life-springs of waters); and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes. The Lamb is described as “the Lamb in the midst of the throne.” The writer told in Revelation 5:6 that he had seen a Lamb in the midst of the throne. When he looked towards the throne, he saw the Lamb as the central object immediately in front of it. He who... read more

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