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I saw, in the right hand of him who sat on the throne, a book written within and on the back, sealed shut with seven seals.
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John sees a scroll in God's right hand, representing His sovereign plan for history. Commentators highlight that it was written on both the inside and the back, an uncommon practice signifying that God's plan is absolutely complete and comprehensive. There is no missing information and no room for additions; it contains the full story of judgment and redemption.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
CHAPTER V
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This chapter introduces the disclosure of future events. It is done in a manner eminently suited to…
In the right hand (επ την δεξιαν). "Upon the right hand" (επ, not εν), the open palm. Anthropomorphic language drawn from Eze 2:9f…
19th Century
Anglican
And I saw in the right hand . . .—Better, And I saw on (not “in; ” the roll lay on the open palm of the hand) the rig…
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The “four angels” at “the four corners of the earth” hold “the four winds of the earth” from blowing on the earth until the servants of God are sea…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I saw on the right hand of him that sat on the throne , &c.] Of this throne, and who it was that sat upon it, (<…
The apostle saw in the hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll, in the form usual in those times, sealed with seven seals. This represented the …
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