Bible Question: Rev. 3-5 Jesus is referred to as the Seven Spirits of God, or Seven Lamp stands. Why? |
Bible Answer: He HAD seven horns, Spirits -- not He IS Question (short): "Why is Jesus named Seven Spirits, Lamps? Question (full): Rev. 3-5 Jesus is referred to as the Seven Spirits of God, or Seven Lamp stands. Why?" Answer: Not one of the verses you asked about refers to Jesus "as the Seven Spirits of God, or Seven Lamp stands." NASB Revelation 3:1 'To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: 'I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead."' This verse says "He who HAS the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars." HAS them. It doesn't name or refer to Jesus as "the seven Spirits and stars." It doesn't say Jesus IS "the seven Spirits and stars." It merely says He HAS them. NASB Revelation 4:5 'Out from the throne come flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.' In this verse it doesn't name Jesus as the seven lamps or Spirits. It doesn't name anybody. It merely says "THERE WERE" seven lamps of fire, which are the seven Spirits of God. Revelation 5:6 New International Version 'Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.' In this verse it doesn't say Jesus IS seven horns and seven eyes. It merely says: 'He HAD seven horns and seven eyes.' Welcome to the forum. Hope this Answer helps. Grace and peace to you, Kalos |