And he had (κα εχων). "And having," present active participle of εχω, loose use of the participle (almost like ειχε, imperfect) an…

And he had in his right hand seven stars. This is emblematic of the angels of the seven churches. How he held them is not said. I…

And he had (or, having) in his right hand seven stars.—The stars are explained later o…

And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks. And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garm…

“In his right hand he held seven stars.” The right hand is the place of power and safety, and the “seven stars” Christ held in it are identified wi…

And he had in his right hand seven stars

The churches receive their light from Christ and the gospel, and display it to others. They are golden candlesticks; they should be precious and pu…