Revelation 7

The 144,000 Sealed

1 And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. Parallel theme: Revelation 9:14, Isaiah 11:12, 27:8, Jeremiah 49:36, Ezekiel 7:2, 37:9, Daniel 7:2, 8:8, Matthew 24:31, Mark 13:27 +5

2 And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, References God: Revelation 9:4, John 6:27, Ephesians 4:30, 2 Timothy 2:19. Parallel theme: Revelation 5:2, 2 Corinthians 1:22, Ephesians 1:13 +2

3 Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. References God: Revelation 9:4, 20:4. Parallel theme: Revelation 6:6, 13:16, 14:1, 19:2, 22:4, Exodus 12:13, Isaiah 54:17, Ezekiel 9:4 +5

4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. References Israel: Ezekiel 48:31, Zechariah 9:1, Matthew 19:28, Luke 22:30, Romans 9:27. Parallel theme: Revelation 9:16, 14:1, 14:3, Acts 26:7, James 1:1 +5

5 Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.

6 Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. Parallel theme: Luke 2:36

7 Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. Parallel theme: Genesis 29:34, 30:18, 35:23, 49:5, Exodus 6:16, Numbers 1:22, 25:14, 26:14, Judges 1:3 +4

8 Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.

The Great Multitude in White Robes

9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the LambLamb: ἀμνός / ἀρνίον (Amnos / Arnion). The Greek amnos (ἀμνός) means lamb. John declared Jesus 'the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world' (John 1:29). In Revelation, Christ is the slain Lamb (arnion) who alone is worthy to open the scroll., clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; Parallel theme: Revelation 3:18, 5:9, 6:11, 11:15, Psalms 2:8, 22:27, Jeremiah 3:17, Zechariah 2:11, John 12:13, Romans 11:25 +5

10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, SalvationSalvation: σωτηρία (Soteria). The Greek soteria (σωτηρία) denotes salvation, deliverance, or preservation—rescue from sin's penalty and power. It encompasses justification, sanctification, and glorification. to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. Salvation: Revelation 12:10, 19:1, Psalms 3:8, Isaiah 43:11, 45:21, Jeremiah 3:23, Ephesians 2:8. References God: Revelation 22:3, John 1:29. Parallel theme: Revelation 21:5 +5

11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, Worship: Revelation 4:10, 11:16, 15:4, 22:9, Matthew 4:10, Hebrews 1:6. Parallel theme: Revelation 4:4, 4:6, John 5:23 +4

12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. for ever and ever. Amen. References God: Revelation 19:4, Colossians 3:17. Glory: Psalms 72:19, Jude 1:25. Blessing: Psalms 41:13, 89:52, 100:4. Sin: Psalms 147:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 107:22, Jonah 2:9 +5

13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? Parallel theme: Revelation 4:10, 5:5, 5:11, 7:9

14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. 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 bloodBlood: αἷμα (Haima). The Greek haima (αἷμα) denotes blood. Christ's blood 'cleanseth us from all sin' (1 John 1:7), securing 'eternal redemption' (Hebrews 9:12) through His once-for-all sacrifice. Believers have been 'purchased with his own blood' (Acts 20:28). of the Lamb. Blood: Revelation 1:5, 5:9, 12:11, Hebrews 9:14, 13:12, 1 Peter 1:19, 1 John 1:7. Parallel theme: Revelation 22:14, Isaiah 1:18, 1 Corinthians 6:11 +5

15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. References God: Revelation 22:3, 1 Chronicles 23:25, Hebrews 12:2. Temple: 2 Corinthians 6:16. Parallel theme: John 1:14

16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. Parallel theme: Revelation 21:4, Psalms 121:6, Isaiah 25:4, 41:17, 49:10, 65:13, Matthew 5:6, Luke 1:53, 6:21, John 4:14 +5

17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. References God: Revelation 21:4, 22:1, Isaiah 25:8. Parallel theme: Revelation 21:6, Psalms 23:5, Jeremiah 2:13, John 4:11, 4:14, 10:11, 10:14 +5