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1 | Meaning of 4 beasts in Revelation chapte | Revelation | Little Maggie | 186942 | ||
In Revelation Chapter 4 the four beasts are first mentioned, what do these four beasts represent? | ||||||
2 | Meaning of 4 beasts in Revelation chapte | Revelation | skccab | 186943 | ||
Hi Little Maggie I have checked several commentaries and they all pretty much agree (more or less), so I chose the use an excerpt for John Wesley's Explanatory Notes because, as long as his is it's the shortest one I have. Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Rev. 4:6-7: And in the midst of the throne - With respect to its height. Round about the throne - That is, toward the four quarters, east, west, north, and south. Were four living creatures - Not beasts, no more than birds. These seem to be taken from the cherubim in the visions of Isaiah and Ezekiel, and in the holy of holies. They are doubtless some of the principal powers of heaven; but of what order, it is not easy to determine. It is very probable that the twenty - four elders may represent the Jewish church: their harps seem to intimate their having belonged to the ancient tabernacle service, where they were wont to be used. If so, the living creatures may represent the Christian church. Their number, also, is symbolical of universality, and agrees with the dispensation of the gospel, which extended to all nations under heaven. And the "new song" which they all sing, saying, "Thou hast redeemed us out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation," Rev_5:9, could not possibly suit the Jewish without the Christian church. The first living creature was like a lion - To signify undaunted courage. The second, like a calf - Or ox, Eze_1:10, to signify unwearied patience. The third, with the face of a man - To signify prudence and compassion. The fourth, like an eagle - To signify activity and vigour. Full of eyes - To betoken wisdom and knowledge. Before - To see the face of him that sitteth on the throne. And behind - To see what is done among the creatures. Hope this helps blessings cheri |
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