Revelation 7:1-3 ESV

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 7:2

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 saw another (a good) angel ascending from the east - The plagues begin in the east; so does the sealing. Having the seal of the only living and true God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels - Who were hasting to execute their charge.To whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea — First,... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 7:3

Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.Hurt not the earth, till we — Other angels were joined in commission with him.Have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads — Secured the servants of God of the twelve tribes from the impending calamities; whereby they shall be as clearly distinguished from the rest, as if they were visibly marked on their foreheads. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:1

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

Daniel Whedon

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

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

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:2

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

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 7:2

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Revelation 7:3

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:1

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

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:2

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