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When he opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held.
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Sheltered at the Altar
Commentators explain that the vision of souls "under the altar" is rich with meaning. Just as the blood of sacrifices was poured at the base of the altar in the Old Testament, these martyrs' lives were poured out for their faith. Several scholars see the altar as a symbol for Christ Himself, meaning these souls are not lost but are safe in His presence and under His divine protection.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And when he had opened the fifth seal (Revelation 6:1).
I saw under the altar. The four living creatures are n…
Under the altar (υποκατω του θυσιαστηριου). "Under" (υποκατω), for the blood of the sacrifices was poured at the bottom of the alt…
19th Century
Anglican
I saw under the altar... —Read: when He opened, and, instead of “were slain,” and so on, had been slain because of th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he had opened the fifth seal Of the seven seals of the sealed book; here is no beast speaking here, nor hor…
The sight the apostle saw at the opening of the fifth seal was very affecting. He saw the souls of the martyrs under the altar; at the foot of the …
