And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?And one of the elders — What stands, verses13-17, Revelation 7:13-17 might have immediately followed the tenth verse; but that the praise of the angels, which was at the same time with that of the "great multitude," came in between.Answered — He answered St. John's desire to know, not any words that he spoke. read more
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.My lord — Or, my master; a common term of respect. So Zechariah, likewise, bespeaks the angel, Zechariah 1:9; 4:4; 6:4.Thou knowest — That is, I know not; but thou dost.These are they — Not martyrs; for these are not such a multitude as no man can number. But as all the angels appear here, so do all the souls of... read more
Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.Therefore — Because they came out of great affliction, and have washed their robes in his blood.Are they before the throne — It seems, even nearer than the angels.And serve him day and night — Speaking after the manner of men; that is, continually.In his temple — Which is in heaven.And he shall have his tent over them — Shall spread his glory over... read more
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.Neither shall the sun light on them — For God is there their sun. Nor any painful heat, or inclemency of seasons. read more
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.For the Lamb will feed them — With eternal peace and joy; so that they shall hunger no more.And will lead them to living fountains of water — The comforts of the Holy Ghost; so that they shall thirst no more. Neither shall they suffer or grieve any more; for God "will wipe away all tears from their eyes." read more
Counter picture of celestial reward of Saints, Revelation 7:1-17. a. Winds are silenced, while OLD TESTAMENT SAINTS are sealed, 144,000, Revelation 7:1-8 . 1. And The six seals of chap. vi give the shady side of human history and destiny; this chapter gives the sunny side. During that darksome history there was a Church, sometimes struggling and sometimes triumphant, in the world. And now, to relieve the scene and to exhilarate the Christian heart, a picture of that Church is... read more
IV. THE SEVEN TRUMPETS, Revelation 7:1 to Revelation 20:10. Of the trumpets, the first four are mundane, or earthly; each of the four blasts draws down a judgment upon some creational point, as earth, sea, fountains and rivers; firmamental luminaries. It is the sins of men that draw down these bolts of wrath, rendering every point of creation hostile to our peace. “Cursed is the ground for thy sake,” (Genesis 3:17,) is the key-note. This sad status of humanity has existed through all past... read more
2. Another angel Not, as Hengstenberg, the Lord Jesus Christ in person, but the impersonation of his redeeming and authenticating power. Ascending from the east Literal Greek, from the rising of the sun. This quarter is designated as the source of redeeming light and glory. Notes on chap. 16 and Luke 1:78. So Malachi 4:2: “To you that fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall arise with healing [salvation] in his wings.” Ascending As if coming from a fountain of divine splendour at... read more
4. And I heard the number Omitting the element of time, the present verse assumes the sealing as all done and the number reported. The whole number, not including the great multitude of Revelation 7:9; but the number of the sealed of all the tribes of… Israel is alone given. A hundred and forty and four thousand A decisive instance of an exact for an inexact number, and decisive proof that there are symbol-numbers as well as symbol-objects. The basis is the symbol tribal-number, ... read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 7:12
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.Amen — With this word all the angels confirm the words of the "great multitude;" but they likewise carry the praise much higher.The blessing, and the glory, and the wisdom, and the thanksgiving, and the honour, and the power, and the strength, be unto our God for ever and ever — Before the Lamb began to open the seven seals, a sevenfold hymn of praise was... read more