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I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.
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Angels of the Presence
The verse introduces "the seven angels that stand before God." Commentators explain this refers to a specific, high-ranking group of angels. Like Gabriel, who said he stands "in the presence of God" (Luke 1:19), these angels have immediate access to God and are ready to carry out His direct commands. Their high status underscores the importance of the judgments they are about to unleash.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And I saw the seven angels which stood before God. Professor Stuart supposes that by these angels are meant the "presence-angels" which he…
Stand (εστηκασιν). Perfect active of ιστημ (intransitive). Another "hebdomad" so frequent in the Apocalypse. The article (the seve…
19th Century
Anglican
THE VISIONS INTRODUCED BY THE SOUNDING OF SEVEN TRUMPETS.—The series of visions which is now introduced extends to the close of the eleventh chapte…
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While the seven seals were opened by the Lamb himself, the judgments of the seven trumpets and the seven bowls (15:1) are executed by seven angels.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I saw the seven angels Not the seven spirits of God, (Revelation 1:4) (5:5) ; their names, as well a…
The seventh seal is opened. There was profound silence in heaven for a time; all was quiet in the church, for whenever the church on earth cries ou…
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