啟示錄 4:2-3 CUNPTS

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 4:3

and he that sat was to look upon like a jasper stone and a sardius: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, like an emerald to look upon.There is little that can be known positively about these symbols. Note that, "There is here no description of the Divine Being, so as to point out any similitude, shape, or dimensions."[22] If there had been, people would probably have made idols of it and worshipped it. Regarding the stones here mentioned, we do not know exactly what they were, nor... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 4:2

Revelation 4:2. Immediately I was in the spirit:— This phrase signifies to be under a strong and supernatural impulse, caused by the miraculous operation of the Spirit of God, acting on the imagination in such a manner as to open extraordinary scenes, which had not any exact, external archetype; and it is much illustrated by the view presented to Ezekiel, when he sat in his house among the elders of the people, who probably saw nothing but the prophet himself, as one in a trance or extacy, or... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 4:3

Revelation 4:3. And he that sat was to look upon, &c.— Many interpreters have observed a mystical meaning in the colours and properties of the precious stones here mentioned. Thus, in the jasper, which Grotius supposes a diamond, he finds an emblem of the invincible power of God. Daubuz, who considers it only as a stone of a white and bright shining colour, looks upon it as a symbol of good-will and favour. Thus again, the Sardine stone, which is of a red colour, with some, signifies the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:2

2. And—omitted in the two oldest manuscripts, Vulgate, Syriac. I was, c.—Greek, "I became in the Spirit" (see on :-): I was completely rapt in vision into the heavenly world. was set—not was placed, but was situated, literally, "lay." one sat on the throne—the Eternal Father: the Creator ( :-): also compare Revelation 4:8 Revelation 1:4, where also the Father is designated, "which is, and was, and is to come." When the Son, "the Lamb," is introduced, Revelation 1:4- :, a new song is sung which... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:3

3. was—omitted in the two oldest manuscripts but supported by Vulgate and Coptic. to look upon—Greek, "in sight," or "appearance." jasper—From :-, where it is called most precious, which the jasper was not, EBRARD infers it was a diamond. Ordinarily, the jasper is a stone of various wavy colors, somewhat transparent: in :- it represents watery crystalline brightness. The sardine, our cornelian, or else a fiery red. As the watery brightness represents God's holiness, so the fiery red His... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 4:1-5

III. THE REVELATION OF THE FUTURE 4:1-22:5John recorded the rest of this book to reveal those aspects of the future that God wanted His people to know (cf. Revelation 1:19). He revealed the events in chapters 4-18 to enable the readers to understand events leading up to Jesus Christ’s second coming."The closest modern parallel to this mode of communication is the political cartoon, which has gained an established place in the popular press all over the world." [Note: Beasley-Murray, p. 16.]... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 4:2

As soon as John heard this invitation, he entered another visionary state (cf. Revelation 1:10). His body remained on the earth, but he saw a throne and someone sitting on it in heaven (cf. Ezekiel 11:1; Ezekiel 11:5). [Note: See J. M. Vogelgesang, "The Interpretation of Ezekiel in the Book of Revelation," (Ph.D. dissertation, Harvard University, 1985).] "Throne" occurs 45 times in Revelation and only 15 times in the rest of the New Testament. The tense of the Greek verb translated "sitting"... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 4:2-8

The glory of God 4:2-8 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 4:3

In what sense is God like jasper and sardius (carnelian, NIV) stones? The jasper gem that John saw was evidently a diamond (cf. Revelation 21:11), not what we identify as a jasper today. [Note: Charles, 1:114; Beasley-Murray, p. 113; Mounce, p. 134.] The sardius, named for the town of Sardis where it was discovered, is fiery red. These colored gems probably symbolize the holiness and justice of God (cf. Revelation 1:14; Revelation 10:1; Ezekiel 1:4; Ezekiel 1:26-28; Ezekiel 8:2; Daniel... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 4:3

4:3 round (e-20) I use 'round' for what is connected with anything (not necessarily united to it) as a centre, as the tire of a wheel, but 'around' is used for detached objects encircling. read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 4:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 4:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 4:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 4:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 4:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 4:2-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 4:3

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 4:3

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