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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. New images that are added are identified by the
yellow highlight.
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Glossary of Images |
Images
(alphabetic order) |
Explanation of
the Image |
Reference to
Explanation |
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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) |
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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) |
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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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Tree of Life |
Tree in heaven, near the river of life. Fruit of tree
gives eternal life. Leaves are for the healing of the nations. In the
midst of the Paradise of God. |
Genesis 3:22 "...lest he stretch out his hand,
and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live forever"-- (NAS)
Revelation 22:2 "...And on either side of the river was
the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every
month; and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations."
(NAS) |
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