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Lightning flashes and ·noises and thunder [or the rumbling of thunder; C phenomena associated with God’s appearance at Mount Sinai; Ex. 19:16–18] came from the throne. Before the throne seven lamps were burning, which are the seven spirits [C either angels or the “sevenfold Spirit”—the Holy Spirit portrayed in his perfection; 3:1] of God. Also before the throne there was something that looked like a sea of glass, clear like crystal.

In the center and around the throne were four living creatures ·with eyes all over them [full of eyes], in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion. The second was like an ·ox [or calf]. The third had a face like a man. The fourth was like a flying eagle [Ezek. 1:10; C angelic beings identified with the most powerful example of various species].

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From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder.(A) In front of the throne, seven lamps(B) were blazing. These are the seven spirits[a](C) of God. Also in front of the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass,(D) clear as crystal.

In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures,(E) and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back.(F) The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 4:5 That is, the sevenfold Spirit