7 Angels, Sea of Glass, 4 Beasts Rev 4:5-8

[Dead Eye]

The Seven Spirits of God (Rev 5:6, 7 Spirits)

Rev 4:5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thundering and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

Rev 4:5a and out of the (Heavenly) throne proceeded lightnings and thundering and voices:

The Throne: see Rev 3:21 4:2, 5:1, 6:6, Rev 14:14, 20:11

Lightnings, Thunderings, and Voices

Rev 4:5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and [there were] seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

Rev 8:5 And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast [it] into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.

Rev 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.

Rev 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigns.

Seven Lambs of Fire

Rev 4:5b and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits (Rev 1:4, 3:1, Rev 4:5 Rev 5:6, 10:3,4 Rev 19:6).

Exo 37:23 And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuff-dishes, of pure gold.

• Rev 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
• Rev 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know your works, that you have a name that you live, and are dead.
• Rev 5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

Rev 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigns.

The Sea of Glass
Rev 4:6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and amid the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.

Rev 4:6a and before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal (clear and unblemished Rev 15:2):

Rev 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.

The Four Beast=Seraphim (Ezek 1:4-28 Ezek 10:1-22)

Rev 4:6b and amid the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.

Rev 4:8 And the four beasts had (1) each of them six wings about him; (2) and they were full of eyes within: (3) and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

Rev 4:9 And when (4) those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who lives for ever and ever,

Rev 5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

Rev 5:8 And when he had taken the book, (5) the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odors, which are the prayers of saints.

Rev 5:11 And I beheld, and (6) I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;

Rev 5:14 And (7) the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that lives for ever and ever.

Rev 6:1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come here and see.

Rev 6:3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, come here and see.

Rev 6:5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, come here and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

Rev 6:7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, come here and see.

• Rev 7:11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders (8) and the four beasts, and fell before
• Rev 14:3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and (9) before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,
• Rev 15:7 And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who lives for ever and ever. Rev 19:4

The Four Beasts (Zech 1:8-10 Zech 6:2-8)
Rev 4:7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.

The 1st Beast Rev 7:1-3

Rev 4:7a and the first beast (Rev 6:1) was like a lion

Rev 15:7 And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who lives for ever and ever.

Rev 6:1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, come here and see.

The 2nd Beast
Rev 4:7b and the second beast (Rev 6:3) like a calf,

Rev 6:3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, come here and see.

The 3rd Beast
Rev 4:7c and the third beast (Rev 6:5) had a face as a man,

Rev 6:5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, come here and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

The 4th Beast
Rev 4:7d and the fourth beast (Rev 6:7) was like a flying eagle.

Rev 6:7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, come here and see.

The Throne: see Rev 4:2,3, 5:1, 6:6, Rev 14:14, 20:11
The Four Beasts: see Rev 4:6-9, 5:8, 11, 14, 6:1, 3, 5, 7, 7:11,
The Twenty-Four Elders: see Rev 4:4,10,11, 5:6, 8, 14, Rev 7:11, 13,
The Lamb: see Rev 5:12,13, 6:16, 7:17 12:11, 13:8 14:1 21:21,23 22:21

The Four Beasts Speak (authoritative participation)
Rev 4:8 And the four beasts (Seraphim) had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

Rev 4:8a and the four beasts (Rev 4:7 7:1-3) had each of them six wings (Isa 6:2) about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy (Rev 15:4)

Six Wings (Seraphim)
Rev 4:7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.

Isa 6:2 Above it stood the Seraphim: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.

Jesus is Lord God Almighty
Rev 4:8b Lord God Almighty (tittle of Jesus),

Jhn 20:28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord, and my God

Rev 4:8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

Rev 11:17 Saying, we give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which are, and was, and are to come; because you have taken to you your great power, and have reigned.

Rev 15:3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are your ways, you King of saints.

Rev 16:7 And I heard another out of the altar say, even so, Lord God Almighty, true, and righteous are your judgments.

Rev 21:22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.

Jesus is Which Was. And is, and Is to Come
Rev 4:8c which was, and is, and is to come.

Rev 1:4b from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

Rev 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning, and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

 

[DennisF]

A good compendium. As for Rev. 4:7, the four beasts are the four sides of Israel encamped around the tabernacle, and each represents the logo of the "flagship" tribe in the center on each of the four sides. (See Ezekiel for more.) Beasts are governing powers; the beasts of sea and earth in Rev. are migrating Israel into Europe in the early Middle Ages (as the "barbarian" tribes - "barbed" or bearded Aryans; see Isaiah 29 to find out who the Aryans are) - and of the earth is Israel with fixed cultural institutions, giving it more structure and a firmer societal base, then reaching an apostate stage in a later phase of civilization. (At least that's my view of it thus far.)
I have also been wondering much about the lightning, thunder, hail, etc. which is repeated more than twice in Rev. so it is very important. Your compendium should be of use in studying this. For instance, what defines the people of God is emphasized by repeating; they 1) obey the commandments of God, and 2) hold to the testimony of Jesus. And the alert to "false Judeans" (false "Jews") is also repeated.

 

[Marilyn C]

Next we are shown the power and authority to bring about these judgments as part of the covenant of the restoration of all things.

The 7 fold Spirit.

`And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God.` (Rev. 4: 5)


Immediately we see that the 7 fold Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit is involved. In Hebrew, the word seven, means to be complete. Thus this is a picture of the Holy Spirit in His complete, seven fold ministry in relation to Christ.

This is the Spirit of wisdom & understanding, of counsel & might, of knowledge & fear (respect) of Lord God, and of righteous judgment. (Isa. 11: 2 - 4)


The 4 Living Creatures.

Then before the throne, in the midst, we are shown what seem to be `living creatures.` These are representations of the Lord`s ministries as to how He will bring restoration.

`Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and behind.

The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle.` (Rev. 4: 6 & 7)


The 4 living creatures are Christ`s Spirit of life, shown separately as 4 but in reality blended majestically into one Royal Divine Person, the Lord Jesus Christ.


Christ the King – (Lion)

Christ the Sacrifice (Heir) – (Calf)

Christ the Mediator – (Man)

Christ the Creator – (Eagle)



For Christ to fulfill God`s plan, His covenant to man, He needs to function in each area.


Christ is given the ultimate authority to rule, (Lion)

Christ humbled Himself to be the ultimate sacrifice, (Calf).

Christ is both God & man to be the Mediator of both, (Man).

Christ has ultimate power to create all things new, (Eagle).

 

[DennisF]

A good compendium. As for Rev. 4:7, the four beasts are the four sides of Israel encamped around the tabernacle, and each represents the logo of the "flagship" tribe in the center on each of the four sides. (See Ezekiel for more.) Beasts are governing powers; the beasts of sea and earth in Rev. are migrating Israel into Europe in the early Middle Ages (as the "barbarian" tribes - "barbed" or bearded Aryans; see Isaiah 29 to find out who the Aryans are) - and of the earth is Israel with fixed cultural institutions, giving it more structure and a firmer societal base, then reaching an apostate stage in a later phase of civilization. (At least that's my view of it thus far.)
I have also been wondering much about the lightning, thunder, hail, etc. which is repeated more than twice in Rev. so it is very important. Your compendium should be of use in studying this. For instance, what defines the people of God is emphasized by being repeated more than once; they 1) obey the commandments of God, and 2) hold to the testimony of Jesus. And the alert to "false Judeans" (false "Jews") is also repeated.