Revelation 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Return from chapter 7 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various nonliteral interpretations. Later in the book, we will see that god divinely protects israel by giving her seclusion in a special place. 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. In this prologue, we see john knew this book was holy scripture, the word of god. Since gods wrath will be a worldwide event, the angels are positioned over all four points of the globe n,s,e,w. I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth that.
After these things after the former discoveries made to me, which represented the providence of god toward his church and the world, till the downfall of the heathen roman empire, the state of the church and the world immediately to succeed was also represented to me in the manner following. Four times in the revelation does the apostle john use the expression, in the spirit 1. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapterbychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. The book of revelation endtime ministries irvin baxter.
Remember he that wrote this book in the father of them, and childrens names are not. After this i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of. It also states that those who hear the sayings of the book of revelation will be blessed. They seem to be protected and triumphant through the period of gods wrath, meeting with jesus at mount zion at his return revelation 14. The things contained in this chapter came in after the opening of the six seals, which foretold great calamities in the world. Revelation 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is actually 30minute audio files that takes listeners through the entire bible in 5 years. It describes the river of life and the tree of life that will be in the new jerusalem. Revelation 7 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. The peace, happiness, and safety of the saints, as signified by an angels sealing 144,000. A hundred and fortyfour thousand israelites are sealededit. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Eating the book may suggest that john accepted his mission. View the entire commentary more information on commentaries. After these things i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree.
Revelation 7 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Most may not stay hidden because after the great ear. Description garlands work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the revelation. The bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 7 144,000 sealed on earth and a throne scene of delivered saints pdf download. Revelation chapter 7 matthew henry complete commentary. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. This period begins with the selection of 144,000 jewish servants and concludes with the saints coming out of the tribulation. Yahovahs provision for the redeemed of the jews and the followers of yahushua during the final seven years to chapter 8. The events of revelation 7 take place about 12 days prior to the middle of the tribulation week.
If you really want to understand this great book, garlands commentary will not disappoint. Revelation 7 is the interlude that broadly describes the seal period. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. Introduction in this chapter, we see the narration of seal events momentarily suspended because as explained in the revelation overview this. And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth. The first question confronting the reader in chapter 7 is, why was it so crucial to prevent any wind from blowing 7. Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth. Twelve by twelve implies fixity and completeness, which is taken a thousandfold in 144,000. But the situation is viewed quite differently in the book of revelation, as we will. I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth that is, the.
Revelation chapter 7 jamieson, fausset, brown commentary. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Revelation chapter 7 explained book of revelation each. Just click the link to the commentary of a chapter that you want to read. The theology of baptism is given depth of meaning in the book of revelation, especially in chapter 7. Revelation 7 the 144,000 and the great multitude a.
Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. God provides security and protection for his saints. Revelation 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. David guzik commentary on revelation 7, which explains how gods judgment is held back until the servants of god are sealed. Lund, who later served as a member of the seventy, gave an overview of johns visions in revelation 422 and explained some of their basic meanings. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods.
The basic structure of the vision is chronological. In this chapter six of the seven seals are opened, and the visions attending them are related. This is the first of several parenthetic instances in the book of revelation that break. A mighty angel delivered a little book to john, and he ate it up revelation 10. Verses 18 in the figurative language of scripture, the blowing of the four winds together, means a dreadful and general destruction. Revelation 7 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. The versebyverse commentary on each chapter of revelation is on a separate page of this website. They are called the children of israel revelation 7. I believe the best commentary on the bible is the bible itself. This commentary has been through advanced checking. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Revelation 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Revelation chapter 7 explained discover revelation.
This is the first of several parenthetic instances in the book of revelation that break into the flow of gods judgments during the tribulation. The two visions in this chapter come in as an episode after the sixth seal, and before the seventh seal. Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him. This certainly seems to be the meaning of an ancient prophecy that jacob. Revelation 7 commentary john gills exposition on the. The opening of the seventh seal and the events of the first four trumpet judgments. Revelation 7 commentary the 144,000 and the unnumbered. In chapter 5, john the author of this book saw a vision of one who sat on the throne, holding a scroll sealed with seven seals 5. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. In the last chapter, we saw that everyone was hiding in the rocks and caves because they correctly saw that wrath or judgment was coming upon the earth from the lamb. The two visions in this chapter come in as an episode after the sixth seal, and before.
Introduction to the revelation of the day of yahovah the l ord chapter 2. Revelation chapter 7 matthew henry complete commentary on. The blessedness and glory of those that suffered martyrdom for christ. Many of the signs and visions of the book of revelation came to john through the supervision of an angel revelation 5. A scientific and devotional commentary on the book of revelation. These seals would be made of wax or clay, attached in such a way as to prevent the document from being opened without breaking. Commentaries for revelation chapter 7 the 144,000 and the unnumbered multitude. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 1. The emphasis of the first half of revelation 7 is the sealing of the 144,000 of the twelve tribes of israel.
Chapter 6 closes with the sixth seal and the seventh is not opened until chapter 8. These seals would be made of wax or clay, attached in such. Chapter 7 is a parenthesis in the chronology of revelation, showing gods program of grace and salvation during the period of judgment. Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. This final chapter of revelation summarizes the goal of the entire book. Sep 20, 2016 welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written. This chapter contains a vision seen at the end of the sixth, and at the opening of the seventh seal, which expresses the security of the saints in all ages following, the praises of angels and men on that account, and the happiness of all the people of god in the millennium state.
The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this. Tyndale house, 1983 note that this is not leon morris who is categorized below click for a notes cyril barber the ministers library treating the apocalypse chapter bychapter, morris provides his readers with numerous sidelights on the text not found. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Revelation 7 the things contained in this chapter came in after the opening of the six seals, which foretold great calamities in the world. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesrevelationchapter 7. Revelation 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely.
Twelve is the number of the tribes, and appropriate to the church. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. The winds depict gods judgment of the earth, and the four angels are restraining agents who hold back the judgment until gods special servants can be sealed. Apr 17, 2016 the theology of baptism is given depth of meaning in the book of revelation, especially in chapter 7. The first question confronting the reader in chapter 7 is, why was it so crucial to. After this i saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree.
Chapter 7 is a parenthesis in the chronology of revelation, showing gods program. Letters to the assemblies at ephesus, smyrna, pergamos, and thyatira. After seeing the father and the son in heaven, the vision of the history and. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 7. A book sealed with seven seals, which could be opened by none but christ, who took the book to open it.
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