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James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Revelation 7:1-17

THE SEVEN SEALS This section might also be entitled “The things which shall be hereafter.” It is assumed that the true church is not upon the earth at the beginning of chapter 4, but that the translation of 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 has taken place. Christendom is here, but the church is with the Lord in the air. To some this may seem a bold assumption, but not to those who have pursued the study of the earlier books in this commentary. To them it will appear natural and proper that the church... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Revelation 7:4-8

(4) 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. (5) Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. (6) Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. (7) Of the tribe of... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:1-8

1-8 In the figurative language of Scripture, the blowing of the four winds together, means a dreadful and general destruction. But the destruction is delayed. Seals were used to mark for each person his own possessions. This mark is the witness of the Holy Ghost, printed in the hearts of believers. And the Lord would not suffer his people to be afflicted before they were marked, that they might be prepared against all conflicts. And, observe, of those who are thus sealed by the Spirit, the seal... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Revelation 7:1-99

Revelation 7 THE SIXTH SEAL had now been opened, and John does not see the opening of the seventh till Revelation 8.0 is reached. Chapter 7 therefore presents us with a parenthetical interlude in which we have recorded Divine activities and their fruits before we see even more serious judgments falling on the earth. True to the order which runs consistently through the Scriptures, we have the Jew first and after that the Gentile. There is a brief pause in the Divine dealings. The sixth seal... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Revelation 7:4-8

The total number of the sealed: v. 4. 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. v. 5. Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. v. 6. Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Revelation 7:1-17

SPECIAL DOCTRINO-ETHICAL AND HOMILETICAL NOTES (ADDENDUM)Section SixthIdeal heavenly World-picture of the Seven Penitential Trumpets. (Ch. 7)General.—The Invisible Church here and beyond: here, the sealed—militant conquerors; beyond, blessed conquerors. The Sealing, and its doctrinal import (δοκιμή characterized by James as δικαιοῦν; Romans 5:4; James 2:21). The neglect of the distinction between justification and sealing has resulted in a sad obscuration of the evangelic fundamental doctrine... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Revelation 7:1-10

the Multitude before the Throne Revelation 7:1-10 Before times of unusual trial God prepares for the safety of His people. See Genesis 7:1 ; Genesis 19:16 ; Exodus 12:13 ; Ezekiel 9:3-5 ; Matthew 24:15-16 . What a majestic conception this is and how comforting the thought that the winds are controlled by angels, and that the storms which sweep earth and heaven must obey the mandate of eternal love! God’s people are not always saved from trial, but they are kept safe in it. We are sealed... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Revelation 7:1-17

Under the sixth seal we have seen and heard the portents of coming divine intervention. At the sounding of the seventh seal these will be resumed. Chapter seven describes a pause, and first deals with events on earth. Restraining angels are seen holding in check the hurricane of divine judgment. After the account of the sealing of an elect number, the seer turns to contemplate a vision in heaven. It is that of a multitude so great that no man could number it. The multitude was diverse and yet... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Revelation 7:1-8

Jewish Outcomers from the Great Tribulation Revelation 7:1-8 ; Revelation 14:1-5 INTRODUCTORY WORDS There are some people who see but one Rapture. For our part we see several. 1. There is the Rapture of the Body of Christ. This may take place at any time, but of course that time must be God's time. To us it is any time, to God it is at a definite moment, which He, in His omniscience, has already set. 2. There is a Rapture of the outcomers of the Great Tribulation. This will be discussed as... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:1-8

Revelation 7:1-Ruth : . The Sealing of the Hundred and Forty Four Thousand. Revelation 7:1 . Four angels are here represented as holding the winds, which are to bring disaster upon the world, in leash, until the seal of protection has been placed upon the Christians. Revelation 7:2 . The object of the sealing may be to protect against ( a) physical dangers, or ( b) apostasy, or ( c) demoniac activity. Probably all are included, for all may be connected with the breaking of the last seal. ... read more