A.T. Robertson Commentary Revelation 1:12

"And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And having turned I saw seven golden candlesticks;" — Revelation 1:12 (ASV)

To see the voice (βλεπειν την φωνην). The voice put for the person speaking.

Having turned (επιστρεψας). First aorist active participle of επιστρεφω, from which also επεστρεψα, just before, for which verb see Ac 15:36; 16:18.

Seven golden candlesticks (επτα λυχνιας χρυσας). See Mt 5:15 for λυχνια (lampstand). Symbols of the seven churches as explained in verse 20. See Ex 25:35ff. for description of a seven-branched candlestick, but here the lampstands are separate.