Glossary of Images and Related Explanations in the Revelation:

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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