The seven golden lampstands represent in Rev 1:12?
2007-12-23 11:51:32 · 6 answers · asked by Toni 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes,
A symbolic description of Christ in glory. The metaphorical language is not to be understood literally.
A complex system of metaphors to create a sub-language.
Continue reading 1:20
1) Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) - the church that had forsaken its first love.
(2) Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) - the church that would suffer persecution.
(3) Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17) - the church that needed to repent.
(4) Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29) - the church that had a false prophetess.
(5) Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) - the church that had fallen asleep.
(6) Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) - the church that had endured patiently.
(7) Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) - the church with the lukewarm faith.
...and of the seven gold lampstands: the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.
The latter churches were all around during the time of Jesus, some scholars believe during the end of time similar churches will flow along the lines of the seven churches.
Obviously, to some degree we can already see this occurring.
Catholics do not dig into Revelations because it is way too subjective and when we fill in the blanks we tend to always begin to create our own rendition.
The latter is both unauthoritive and sinful to perform since it has absolutely no authentic formula; only a bent theory.
I always get a good chuckle when i read Hal Lindsey books, Hal had such a vivid, articulated view one would think he shared a twin bunk with John on the island of Patmos!
2007-12-23 12:07:14 · answer #1 · answered by Kazoo M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the interpretation:
Because the Scriptures of God was not yet completed in the apostles days, there was a need to show signs and visions to the disciples. When John turned to hear the voice of God, he saw 'seven golden lampstands.' The lampstands here symbolise the churches of God, the gatherings of the saints who believe in the revelation of the gospel of the water and the Spirit. God was the Lord of the seven churches in Asia, and He was and is the Shepherd who takes care of all the saints.
2007-12-23 12:03:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are many 'sevens' in Revelations. Seven is the number of God. What the lampstands represent-who knows.
2007-12-23 11:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by Higgy Baby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revelation 1:20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
2007-12-23 11:55:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
they represent the 7 churches mentioned in verse 11.
2007-12-23 12:01:47 · answer #5 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps to read more than one verse in the bible. sometimes by reading more, you get your answers a few verses down the page.
2007-12-23 11:57:19 · answer #6 · answered by endavis02 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋