Revelation 7:1-3 ESV

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 7:1

Revelation 7:1. And after these things— The former chapter concluded the first grand period, and the sufferings of the church under the persecution of the Heathen Roman empire. The second grand period of prophesy begins, and is contained in the events which attend the sounding of thetrumpets; an account whereof is givenin the 8th and 9th chapters. In this chapter, it is conceived, that we have an account of a little pause or interval, to describe the state of things, for a short time, between... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 7:2-3

Revelation 7:2-3. And I saw another angel, &c.— This chapter, says Bishop Newton, contains a description of the state of the church in the time of Constantine; of the peace and protection which it should enjoy under the civil powers; and of the great accession which should be made to it both of Jews and Gentiles. Four angels are ordered by another angel to restrain the four winds from blowing with violence on any part of the world; to shew that these were quiet days, wherein the former wars... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 7:1

1. And—so B and Syriac. But A, C, Vulgate, and Coptic omit "and." after these things—A, B, C, and Coptic read, "after this." The two visions in this chapter come in as an episode after the sixth seal, and before the seventh seal. It is clear that, though "Israel" may elsewhere designate the spiritual Israel, "the elect (Church) on earth" [ALFORD], here, where the names of the tribes one by one are specified, these names cannot have any but the literal meaning. The second advent will be the time... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 7:2

2. from the east—Greek, "the rising of the sun." The quarter from which God's glory oftenest manifests itself. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 7:3

3. Hurt not—by letting loose the destructive winds. till we have sealed the servants of our God—parallel to :-, "His angels . . . shall gather together His elect from the four winds." God's love is such, that He cannot do anything in the way of judgment, till His people are secured from hurt (Genesis 19:22). Israel, at the eve of the Lord's coming, shall be found re-embodied as a nation; for its tribes are distinctly specified (Joseph, however, being substituted for Dan; whether because... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 7:1

The phrase "after this" (Gr. meta touto) indicates that what follows is a new vision (cf. Revelation 4:1). The general chronological progression of the visions suggests that the events John saw now will happen at the end of the first half of the Tribulation. What John saw in this vision supports that conclusion. [Note: Moffatt, 5:394.] The angels described here were God’s agents (cf. Hebrews 1:14). They appear to be different from the four living creatures and the 24 elder-angels (if they are... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 7:1-8

1. The sealing of 144,000 Israelites 7:1-8The scene continues to be on earth. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 7:2-3

Another (Gr. allon, another of the same kind) angelic messenger appeared in the East. In Scripture divine salvation often comes from the East (cf. Genesis 2:8; Ezekiel 43:2; Matthew 2:1). He possessed a seal from "the living God," the title adding solemnity and vitality to the seal. [Note: Alford, 4:623.] A seal was a symbol of ownership (2 Corinthians 1:22), authentication (John 6:27), and protection leading to final salvation (Ephesians 1:14; Ephesians 4:30). A signet ring typically made the... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 7:3

7:3 bondmen (b-18) Doulos . as chs. 2.20; 10.7; 11.18; 15.3; 19.2,5; 22.3,6. 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

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 7:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 7:2-3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 7:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 7:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 7:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 7:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 7:1-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 7:2-3

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 7:3

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

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