Parallels between the visions of the Book of Revelation and So in Genesis 1:3 , "Let there be light, and there was light": in Hebrew an expressive tautology, the same word and tense and letters being used for "let there be," and "there was," marking the simultaneity and identity of the will and the effect. The same union of white or In the arched iris spanning the Divine throne the ancient Church beheld an emblem of the Divine severity, blended with love; in it she saw the dark showers of His judgments, gilded by the bright beams of His mercy. See also Ezekiel 1:0; Daniel 7:0. In that manner. A similar description of the throne of God may be found in the book of Enoch, xiv. 6After you have finished this, lie down again, this time on your right side, and bear the sin(DM) of the people of Judah. It will be under siege, and you shall besiege it. The scene is changed from earth to heaven. 6. I. 14The creatures sped back and forth like flashes of lightning.(V). Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular. the first voice which I heardthe voice which I heard at first, namely, in Re 1:10; the former voice. Full of eyes.Compare Ezekiel 1:18; Ezekiel 10:12; Zechariah 3:9. The impressive nature of the scene presented in chap. I looked - Greek, "I saw" - eidon. Within.This may mean, inside their wings; and these eyes were seen when the wings were spread. Under their wings the cherubim appeared to have the The first great portion comprises the opening of the seals and the sounding of the trumpets (fourth to eleventh chapters). The pavements, or, as we say, floors, of palaces and elegant houses of the East are constructed with expensive and splendid materials. Vision of God's Throne in Heaven; the Four and Twenty Elders; the Four Living Creatures. Four beings hold a primacy in the world: among created beings, man; among birds, the eagle; among cattle, the ox; among untamed animals, the lion. Revelation 4:4. This important distinction explains this introductory vision of the eternal glory of God. O Lord--The two oldest manuscripts, A, B, Vulgate, and Syriac add, "and our God." glory, &c.--"the glory . (Judah and Samaria) Ezek.16, 23, Lament over the Great City. Chap. The former represent the forces of nature, which, in the ancient religions, sat upon the throne, personified in the Pagan deities, but which, in the monotheism of the Bible, play a more modest part, and are employed in bearing up the throne of Godthat is to say, in establishing His kingdom. (Tyre) Ezek.27, Earth lit with God's glory. 4 cannot but strike the mind of every intelligent reader. Full of eyes.Teeming with. 12Each one went straight ahead. . Here, however, the predominating color among the prismatic colors is green, the most refreshing of colors to look upon, and so symbolizing God's consolatory promises in Christ to His people amidst judgments on His foes. Compare Ezekiel 1:1 , Matthew 3:16 , Acts 7:56 , 10:11 . An Anticipative Triumph-Song.The fourth and fifth chapters are to be regarded as a song of triumph sung even before the contest begins, and conveying to us an assurance of what will be the issue. Sea of glass.Figure from the sea that was in front of Solomons temple (1 Kings 7:23, etc.). Saw.Observed, not specially looked up. Opened.Set open. The heavenly bow speaks of the shipwreck of the world through sin: it speaks also of calm and sunshine after the storm. Revelation 4:3. WebHe who saw them in vision though there may have been no representation to the eye, had before him what was a real and appropriate representation of coming events. (AY) 6And you, son of man, do not be afraid(AZ) of them or their words. Ezekiel 1:1220 suggests that they are in constant motion around the throne. Bible > Commentaries > Revelation 4:1 eBibles Free Downloads Revelation 4:1 (DB) 26I will make your tongue stick to the roof(DC) of your mouth so that you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, for they are a rebellious people. Their position in relation to the throne is not clear. The stability of this throne is even more impressive than its splendour. The second is like to an ox; and this is the most valuable of tame beasts, and the image of patient and useful labour. In all these heaven itself is opened. The honour and dignity of God is the supreme concern of every living thing. From the same as aer; an eagle. WebRevelation 4:8. The A.V. From my youth until now I have never eaten anything found dead(DW) or torn by wild animals.