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Themes in Revelation 4

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Themes in Revelation 4

Revelation 4:1 (show verse)

AFTER these things I beheld, and, lo! a door was opened in heaven, and a voice, the first which I heard, as of a trumpet, speaking to me, said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee what things will be after these.

Trumpet » Symbolical
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The open door

Revelation 4:2 (show verse)

And immediately I was [rapt] in spirit: and, lo! a throne was placed in heaven, and upon the throne a person sitting.

God » Evil wise » Throne of
Government » Of God » God's throne a symbol of
Sovereignty of God » God's throne a symbol of
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » A rainbow and the throne

Revelation 4:3 (show verse)

And he that sat was in appearance like a stone of jasper and sardine: and a rainbow encircled the throne, like in hue to an emerald.

Christ Appearance » His personal appearance figuratively described
Bow » A token in the clouds
Christ » For select reading » Appearance, personal of
Emerald » Color of the rainbow
Face » Of Christ » His personal appearance figuratively described
Precious stones » Names of » Emeralds
Precious stones » Names of » Jasper
Precious stones » Pearls » Sardius
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Jasper
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Emerald
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sardine or sardius
Rainbow » Symbolical
Sardius » Figurative
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » A rainbow and the throne

Revelation 4:4 (show verse)

And around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon these thrones I saw twenty-four presbyters seated, clothed in white robes; and they had on their heads golden crowns.

Adorning » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
Church » Garments of » White raiment, the heavenly garment
Clothing » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment
Crown » Symbolical
Elder » Apocalyptic vision of
white Raiment » The heavenly garment
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The twenty-four elders

Revelation 4:5 (show verse)

And out of the throne issued forth lightnings, and thunder, and loud voices; and seven lamps of fire burned before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God.

Lamp » Symbolical
Lamps » Illustrative » Of graces of the holy ghost
Meteorology » Thunder and lightning » Lightning
Meteorology » Thunder and lightning » Sent as a sign
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven spirits
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Thunder » Sent as a sign
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The seven lamps

Revelation 4:6 (show verse)

And before the throne was a sea of glass like crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and within the circle of the throne, were four living beings full of eyes before and behind.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
Crystal » A precious stone
Laver » Figurative
Sea » Symbolical » In john's apocalyptic vision
the Sea » Illustrative » (smooth as glass,) of the peace of heaven
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The four living creatures
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The sea of glass

Revelation 4:7 (show verse)

And the first living being was like a lion, and the second living being was like a calf, and the third living being had a face as a man, and the fourth living being was like an eagle with wings expanded.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
Bullock (ox) » Symbolical
Calves » Illustrative of » Patient endurance
Eagle » Symbolical
Eagles » Illustrative » Of wisdom and zeal of God's ministers
Lions » Symbolical » Margin
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The four living creatures

Revelation 4:8 (show verse)

And the four living beings had each for himself six wings encircling him, and within they were full of eyes; and they never cease day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was, and who is, and who is coming.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
God » Hand of » Holiness of
God » Is declared to be » Eternal
Heavenly » Multitude » Praise
Holiness » Of God
God, Holiness of » Heavenly hosts adore
Praise » In heaven
Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly
Praise » Revelation » Unceasing
Praise » Should be offered » Day and night
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Holy
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The four living creatures
Worship » Parental prayers » Heavenly

Revelation 4:9 (show verse)

And when these living beings give glory, and honour, and thanksgiving to him that sitteth on the throne, to him who liveth for ever and ever,

Animals » Beasts symbolical
God » Is declared to be » Eternal
Praise » In heaven
Praise » The heavenly host engage in
Thankfulness » The heavenly host engage in
Thanksgiving » The heavenly host engaged in
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ

Revelation 4:10 (show verse)

the four and twenty presbyters prostrate themselves before him who is Seated on the throne, and worship him who liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

Crown » Symbolical
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
Elder » Apocalyptic vision of
God » Is declared to be » Eternal
Praise » In heaven
Praise » The heavenly host engage in
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
Spiritual » Crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
the future » Spiritual crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ

Revelation 4:11 (show verse)

Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power; for thou hast created all things, and by thy will they exist, and were created.

Creation » Effected » For God's pleasure
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
Glorifying God » Heavenly host engaged in
Glorifying God » Heavenly hosts engaged in
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Man » Made for God
Power » Of God » The heavenly host magnified
God, Power of » The heavenly host magnify
Praise » In heaven
Praise » The heavenly host engage in