Note: As we go through the Book of Revelation, we will
build this glossary (a collection of terms with their meanings) as the images
and related explanations are revealed.
Glossary of Images |
Images
(alphabetic order) |
Explanation of
the Image |
Reference to
Explanation |
Lampstands or Candlesticks |
Each lampstand represents one of the seven churches of Asia |
Revelation 1:20 -- "...and the seven lampstands are the
seven churches."
(NAS) |
Stars |
Each star represents one of the angels (or messengers) of the seven churches. |
Revelation 1:20 -- "As for the mystery of the seven stars...the seven stars
are the angels of the seven churches..." (NAS) |
Sword, two-edged |
There was a two-edged sword in the
mouth of the One who was like the son of man. |
Ephesians 6:17 -- "...the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God..." (NAS)
Hebrews 4:12 -- "For the word of God is living and
active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the
division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge
the thoughts and intentions of the heart." |
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