A thousand implies the world perfectly pervaded by the divine; for it is ten, the world number, raised to the power of three, the number of God. d. Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads: These servants of God will receive a protective seal on their forehead, containing God’s name in some manner (Revelation 14:1). The second advent will be the time of the restoration of the kingdom to Israel, when the times of the Gentiles shall have been fulfilled, and the Jews shall at last say, "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord." SEALING OF THE ELECT OF ISRAEL. Revelation 7:1-17 . The quarter from which God's glory oftenest manifests itself. The first question confronting the reader in chapter 7 is, Why was it so crucial to prevent any wind from blowing (7:1). There, however, their number was waiting to be completed, but here it is completed, and they are seen taken out of the earth before the judgments on the Antichristian apostasy; with their Lord, they, and all His faithful witnesses and disciples of past ages, wait for His coming and their coming to be glorified and reign together with Him. ii. And--so B and Syriac. Salvation--literally, "THE salvation"; all the praise of our salvation be ascribed to our God. of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed. of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were sealed; stood--"were standing" [ALFORD]. We don’t know exactly how, but they do. There are no barriers, no waiting lists. 12. Won’t we be sorry for them?” Spurgeon answered this question well: “Now, how is this? washed . The Revelation of St. John the Divine Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET CHAPTER 7 Rev 7:1-17. And after these things â What follows is a preparation for the seventh seal, which is the weightiest of all. i. . b. These are the first converts (Rev. kindreds--Greek, "tribes." heat--as the sirocco. i. Jesus was sealed; God the Father has set His seal on Him. iii. And serve Him day and night: In heaven, the redeemed serve God. Ethnically, they are Jewish, and there are 144,000 of these chosen ones. Sometimes believers on earth take their salvation almost for granted. thou knowest--taken from Ezekiel 37:3 . of all nations--Greek, "OUT OF every nation." Though only God may know their tribal ancestry, there are 12,000 from each tribe. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. of all the tribes--literally, "out of every tribe"; not 144,000 of each tribe, but the aggregate of the twelve thousand from every tribe. One hundred and forty-four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel were sealed: This is their general identification. c. Washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb: Those saved in the great tribulation are saved just like everybody else, by the blood of the Lamb. God's love is such, that He cannot do anything in the way of judgment, till His people are secured from hurt ( Genesis 19:22 ). Both are in heaven, yet ruling over the earth, as ministers of blessing to its inhabitants: while upon earth the world of nations is added to the kingdom of Israel. Therefore--because they are so washed white; for without it they could never have entered God's holy heaven; Revelation 22:14 , "Blessed are those who wash their robes (the oldest manuscripts reading), that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city"; Revelation 21:27 , Ephesians 5:26 Ephesians 5:27 . e. Of the tribe of: It is sometimes claimed that this list must be purely symbolic because it is “irregular,” but what is a regular listing of the tribes? (9-10) More worship at the throne of God. It is an important issue. Commentaries. As now a regeneration goes on here and there of individuals, so there shall then be a regeneration of nations universally, and this in connection with Christ's coming. The *Lamb on the hill called Zion. This passage does not have the idea that in heaven, we will weep over our wasted life or unconfessed sin, but God will still wipe those tears away. ii. 11. Benjamin, the youngest, is last; and with him is associated second last, Joseph. 10. cried--Greek, "cry," in the three oldest manuscripts, A, B, C, Vulgate, Syriac, and Coptic. Seals were used to mark for each person his own possessions. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. But A, C, Vulgate, and Coptic omit "and." c. He who sits on the throne will dwell among them: In heaven, God will dwell with His people. Compare Zechariah 14:16 , whence it appears that the earthly feast of tabernacles will be renewed, in commemoration of Israel's preservation in her long wilderness-like sojourn among the nations from which she shall now be delivered, just as the original typical feast was to commemorate her dwelling for forty years in booths or tabernacles in the literal wilderness. There is individuality in heaven, depend upon it. It is connected with the sixth by the particle and; whereas what is added, verse 9, of a. The word, celebrates a great victory. White by blood is an interesting phrase; we don’t think of things being made white by the application of blood. ( Isaiah 49:10 ). The human race is "one nation" by origin, but afterwards separated itself into tribes, peoples, and tongues; hence, the one singular stands first, followed by the three plurals. . I believe in sanctified afflictions, but not in sanctifying afflictions.” (Spurgeon), b. Some facts about the 144,000 from Revelation 7 and Revelation 14 give us insight regarding their identity. They seem to be protected and triumphant through the period of God’s wrath, meeting with Jesus at Mount Zion at His return (Revelation 14:1). The angel of Revelation 10:1 (Revelation 10:5) now declares (cp. Revelation 7:4-8 The number of them that were sealed out of each of the tribes of Israel. Even if they are martyred, their martyrdom does not save them. Greek, "The blessing, the glory, the wisdom, the thanksgiving, the honor, the power, the might [the doxology is sevenfold, implying its totality and completeness], unto the ages of the ages. The upper and the lower congregation, though distinct, are intimately associated. d. Of the tribe of: This list is also interesting in the way that the tribe of Ephraim is referred to, but only indirectly. They can come right into the throne room and be with God. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. We will be individuals. This may or may not be the case, but without doubt, Dan was the tribe that introduced idolatry into the nation of Israel (Genesis 49:17; Judges 18:30). Hurt not--by letting loose the destructive winds. , and he sealed the people of God. Perhaps Ephraim was slighted because the tribe of Ephraim was also associated with great idolatry (Hosea 4:17). Some think this is because Dan is the tribe of the Antichrist, based on Daniel 11:37 and Jeremiah 8:16. You can check these in your browser security settings. The "first-fruits unto the Lamb," the 144,000 ( Revelation 14:1-4 ) of Israel, are followed by a copious harvest of all nations, an election out of the Gentiles, as the 144,000 are an election out of Israel also Revelation 3:5 Revelation 3:18 , 4:4 ). We are comforted in that it assures us that we belong to Him. Only the work of Jesus can cleanse and save. before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, saying, âSalvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!âa. Many different groups have claimed to be the 144,000. âI heardâ John âheardâ in contrast to âseeingâ in verse 9. The twelve apostles stand at the head of the whole. came--rather as Greek, "come"; implying that they are just come. Description - Garland's work is one of the best commentaries available on the book of the Revelation.Garland approaches the text from a literal perspective and also assesses the weaknesses of various non-literal interpretations. Every seed will have its own body. “The palm, the ensign of triumph, indicates most certainly a conflict and conquest. This leads many to believe that most, if not all, of these are martyrs from the great tribulation. Comparatively ignorant ourselves of divine things, it is well for us to look upward for divinely communicated knowledge. Revelation » Chapter 7 » exegesis. 17. in the midst of the throne--that is, in the middle point in front of the throne ( Revelation 5:6 ). It is nothing more, but still one could guess what the finished picture will be from the sketch before you.” (Spurgeon), God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, : In heaven, the redeemed will know no more sorrow or pain. Revelation 13:11-18. Compare also Ezekiel 10:2 with Revelation 8:5 , where the final judgments actually fall on the earth, with the same accompaniment, the fire of the altar cast into the earth, including the fire scattered over the city. A omits "My," as English Version. Revelation 7:13-14. robes . i. (9-12) The blessedness and glory of those that suffered martyrdom for Christ. By His angel: Many of the signs and visions of the Book of Revelation came to John through the supervision of an angel (Revelation 5:2, 7:2, 10:8 to 11:1, and 17:7 are some examples). THE COUNTLESS MULTITUDE OF THE GENTILE ELECT. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." What, &c.--Greek order, "These which are arrayed in white robes, WHO are they?". . Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. (Read all of Revelation 7) Complete Concise. Thus this seventh chapter is a recapitulation of the vision of the six seals, Revelation 6:1-17 , to fill up the outline there given in that part of it which affects the faithful of that day. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: “Amen! Revelation 7 - IVP New Testament Commentaries . “They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Out of these tribes a believing remnant will be preserved from the judgments which shall destroy all the Antichristian confederacy ( Revelation 6:12-17 ), and shall be transfigured with the elect Church of all nations, namely, 144,000 (or whatever number is meant by this symbolical number), who shall faithfully resist the seductions of Antichrist, while the rest of the nation, restored to Palestine in unbelief, are his dupes, and at last his victims. Because the great multitude are mentioned right after the 144,000, many think they are – at least in part – due to the work of those 144,000 servants of God. i. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”. Just because a list is different doesn’t mean it is fanciful symbolism. He will also provide for their every need (lead them to living fountains of waters). This is the ultimate fulfillment of King David’s great desire in Psalm 27:4: The Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them, : In heaven, the redeemed will know the loving care and nurture of their Savior. : In heaven, the redeemed enjoy the immediate presence of God. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Besides these, there was an innumerable multitude from all nations, who gave glory to God ⦠. These saints knew affliction on earth, and they triumphed over it. Also, it had been now for long almost extinct. of the tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand were sealed; The four angels holding the four winds of heaven, Revelation 7:1. There is a wonderful redemption for the tribe of Dan. He shows His love now with sweet consolation and strength for our tears; but one day – in heaven, not now – He will wipe them away forever. Salvation isn’t something we earn, it is something God gives. day and night--that is, perpetually; as those approved of as priests by the Sanhedrim were clothed in white, and kept by turns a perpetual watch in the temple at Jerusalem; compare as to the singers, 1 Chronicles 9:33 , "day and night"; Psalms 134:1 . We don’t know exactly how, but they do. b. Commentary on Revelation 7:1-8 (Read Revelation 7:1-8) In the figurative language of Scripture, the blowing of the four winds together, means a dreadful and general destruction. Besides the reason given above omission of Dan, is, its having been the first to lapse into idolatry ( Judges 18:1-31 ); for which same reason the name Ephraim, also (compare Judges 17:1-3 , Hosea 4:17 ), is omitted, and Joseph substituted. Israel, at the eve of the Lord's coming, shall be found re-embodied as a nation; for its tribes are distinctly specified (Joseph, however, being substituted for Dan; whether because Antichrist is to come from Dan, or because Dan is to be Antichrist's especial tool [ARETAS, tenth century], compare Genesis 49:17 , Jeremiah 8:16 , Amos 8:14 ; just as there was a Judas among the Twelve). in his temple--in what is the heavenly analogue to His temple on earth, for strictly there is "no temple therein" ( Revelation 21:22 ), "God and the Lamb are the temple" filling the whole, so that there is no distinction of sacred and secular places; the city is the temple, and the temple the city. Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb! All created beings around the throne join in. . 1. Harvest of the earth. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. (Read all of Revelation 7) First, the perfect number of the remnant of Israel is sealed, before the providential instruments of God's judgments are allowed to act; 144,000=12 x 12 x 1000. : The diversity here is evidence that the Great Commission will be fulfilled before the end, even as Jesus promised (Matthew 24:14). There will sit down in heaven not three unknown patriarchs, but Abraham – you will know him; Isaac, you will know him; and Jacob, you will know him. In the ancient world, such seals were familiar. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Revelation 14:14-20 . (15-17) What this great multitude does, and how it is blessed. It is clear that, though ⦠a. “This is a peculiar subject of their joy: that God has a throne, that he sits upon it, and that he ruleth over all things, and all things do his bidding. b. Some think this is because Dan is the tribe of the Antichrist, based on Daniel 11:37 and Jeremiah 8:16. 14. . Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. : We are not told what exactly their service is, but the 144,000 are sealed for a specific and unique purpose. They all wanted a vicarious sacrifice, and for none of them was any sacrifice effectual, except the death of Jesus Christ the Lord. Ethnically, they are Jewish, and there are 144,000 of these chosen ones. “The true Christian life, when we live near to God, is the rough draft of the life of full communion above. And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. e. Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb! white in the blood of . Holding the four winds of the earth: These winds were a destructive force of God’s judgment, as they often are in the Old Testament. They are of all the tribes of the children of Israel. Their tribal affiliation is emphatic and known to God. We may request cookies to be set on your device. We will not all be the same. We think of a mother’s loving hand, brushing away the tears from her child’s face. 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 one by one are specified, these names cannot have any but the literal meaning. i. is an ancient (and sometimes modern) equivalent to the idea of “the four points of the compass.” The idea is that these angels effect the entire earth. 4. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. after these things--A, B, C, and Coptic read, "after this." “The point is that the grief and tears of the past, speaking of their trials in the tribulation, will be over when they get to heaven… God will wipe away all tears resulting from their suffering on earth.” (Walvoord), iv. : As these other created beings hear the worship the great multitude brings to God. The meaning and purpose of this seal stands in stark contrast to the "mark of the beast," as seen later in Revelation (Revelation 7:1â3). Yes, but in heaven it will be so much more. The twelve times twelve thousand sealed ones of Israel are the nucleus of transfigured humanity [AUBERLEN], to which the elect Gentiles are joined, "a multitude which no man could number," Revelation 7:9 (that is, the Church of Jews and Gentiles indiscriminately, in which the Gentiles are the predominant element, Luke 21:24 . (13-14) The identity of the great multitude. . Meanwhile, in contrast with their previous sufferings, they are exempt from the hunger, thirst, and scorching heats of their life on earth ( Revelation 7:16 ), and are fed and refreshed by the Lamb of God Himself ( Revelation 7:17 , Revelation 14:1-4 Revelation 14:13 ); an earnest of their future perfect blessedness in both body and soul united ( Revelation 21:4-6 , 22:1-5 ). of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand were sealed; Prior to the opening of the dreaded seventh seal, Revelation delivers an amazing and hope-filled surprise: a âsalvation interlude,â assuring Godâs people they are protected.1 Just when we are expecting even more destruction with the opening of the seventh seal there is a delay. There are not less than 20 different ways of listing the tribes of Israel in the Old Testament, including one that omits the tribe of Dan (1 Chronicles 4-7). The *beast from the sea. Then one of the elders answered: It was important that John knew the identity of this great multitude. We are challenged by it to depart from all evil and identify ourselves with the One we belong to: Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” (2 Timothy 2:19) And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Also, symbolically, the sun of persecution. So again, Revelation 14:1 , the same 144,000 appear on Zion with the Father's name in their forehead, at the close of the section, the twelfth through fourteenth chapters, concerning the Church and her foes. The 144,000 are divided among the 12 tribes of Israel. (2 Corinthians 1:21-22), iii. The 144,000 and the Great Multitude. Perhaps the 144,000 are evangelists who help reap this huge harvest for the kingdom during the great tribulation. : It is sometimes claimed that this list must be purely symbolic because it is “irregular,” but what is a. View Revelation 7:1-17. children--Greek, "sons of Israel." e. God will wipe away every tear from their eyes: In heaven, the redeemed will know no more sorrow or pain. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. The tribe of Joseph is mentioned, but Joseph was represented by two tribes: Ephraim and Manasseh. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.
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