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Revelation 4:6-8. King James Version. 6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. 7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth ...
Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.” 6 And I looked, [ c ] and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood ( I ) a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and ( J ) seven eyes, which are ( K ) the seven Spirits of God sent out into ...
Revelation 5-8. King James Version. 5 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the ...
Throughout the Bible, the lion emerges as one of the most potent symbols, encapsulating diverse and sometimes contrasting ideas such as royalty, courage, danger, and destruction. From Revelation to Hebrews, references to lions are replete with rich symbolism and theological insight.
It is because Christ has power to open the seals - as if he ruled over the universe, and all events were under his control, as the lion rules in the forest - that the name is here given to him.
Thus, adopting the order in Revelation 4:7, they have supposed that the first voice was uttered by the lion, since the revelation of the first seal is distinguished by the prophecy of victory. The sacrificial nature of the second living being - the steer - is thought to be connected with the slaughter predicted under the second seal by the ...
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Proverbs 30:30 - A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; Revelation 5:5 - And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
