Revelation 7 KJV: Divine Protection Amidst the Coming Storm
Revelation 7 functions as a literary interlude that provides comfort by showing God's people marked for protection before the 7th seal is opened. It depicts both a specific remnant of Israel and a countless international multitude, emphasizing the global scope of God's redemptive work.
v1-8: The Sealing of the 144,000
v9-12: The Vision of the International Multitude
v13-17: The Identity and Reward of the Great Tribulation Saints
And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,
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.
Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.
Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.
Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,
And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
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Observe that the tribe of Dan is omitted from the list of the 144,000, likely due to its historical association with idolatry. The 'Word Secret' is Sphragizō, meaning 'to seal,' which in antiquity indicated ownership and security, ensuring that no spiritual harm can touch those God has claimed. Discover the riches with revelation 7 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.
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