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He had seven stars in his right hand. Out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
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Held in His Hand
The "seven stars" are identified as the leaders or messengers of the seven churches. Commentators explain that Christ holding them in his right hand symbolizes his immense care, protection, and authority over them. Just as one would guard a precious jewel, Christ securely upholds and directs the leaders of His church.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 (κα εχων). "And having," present active participle of εχω, loose use of the participle (almost like ειχε, imperfect) an…
19th Century
Anglican
And he had (or, having) in his right hand seven stars.—The stars are explained later o…
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Baptist
Clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as…
“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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he had in his right hand seven stars
The angels or pastors of the seven churches, (Revelation 1:20) . The mi…
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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…
