Teks -- Revelation 5:6 (NET)

5:6 Then I saw standing in the middle of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the middle of the elders, a Lamb that appeared to have been killed. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.

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Robertson: Rev 5:6 - And I saw

And I saw ( kai eidon ).

Stirred by the words of the elder in Rev 5:5 (idou , behold). "I beheld."

Robertson: Rev 5:6 - In the midst

In the midst ( en mesōi ).

See Rev 4:6 for this idiom. It is not quite clear where the Lamb was standing in the vision, whether close to the throne or in the space between the throne and the elders (perhaps implied by "came"in Rev 5:7, but nearness to the throne is implied by Rev 14:1; Act 7:56; Heb 10:11).

Robertson: Rev 5:6 - A Lamb

A Lamb ( arnion ).

Elsewhere in the N.T. ho amnos is used of Christ (Joh 1:29, Joh 1:36; Act 8:32; 1Pe 1:19 like Isa 53:7), but in the Apocalypse to arnion occurs for the Crucified Christ 29 times in twelve chapters.

Robertson: Rev 5:6 - Standing

Standing ( hestēkos ).

Second perfect active (intransitive of histēmi ) neuter accusative singular (grammatical gender like arnion ), though some MSS. read hestēkōs (natural gender masculine and nominative in spite of eidon construction according to sense).

Robertson: Rev 5:6 - As though it had been slain

As though it had been slain ( hōs esphagmenon ).

Perfect passive predicate participle of sphazō , old word, in N.T. only in Rev 5:6, Rev 5:9, Rev 5:12; Rev 6:4, Rev 6:9; Rev 13:3; Rev 18:24; 1Jo 3:12. Hōs (as if) is used because the Lamb is now alive, but (in appearance) with the marks of the sacrifice. The Christ as the Lamb is both sacrifice and Priest (Heb 9:12.; Heb 10:11).

Robertson: Rev 5:6 - Having

Having ( echōn ).

Construction according to sense again with masculine nominative participle instead of echonta (masculine accusative singular) or echon (neuter accusative singular). Seven horns (keras ) is a common symbol in the O.T. for strength and kingly power (1Sa 2:10; 1Ki 22:11; Psa 112:9; Dan 7:7, Dan 7:20.) and often in Rev (Rev 12:3; Rev 13:1; Rev 17:3, Rev 17:12). Fulness of power (the All-powerful one) is symbolized by seven.

Robertson: Rev 5:6 - Seven eyes

Seven eyes ( ophthalmous hepta ).

Like Zec 3:9; Zec 4:10 and denotes here, as there, omniscience. Here they are identified with the seven Spirits of Christ, while in Rev 1:4 the seven Spirits are clearly the Holy Spirit of God (Rev 3:1), and blaze like torches (Rev 4:5), like the eyes of Christ (Rev 1:14). The Holy Spirit is both Spirit of God and of Christ (Rom 8:9).

Robertson: Rev 5:6 - Sent forth

Sent forth ( apestalmenoi ).

Perfect passive predicate participle of apostellō , masculine plural (agreeing with hoi and ophthalmous in gender), but some MSS. have apestalmena agreeing with the nearer pneumata .

Vincent: Rev 5:6 - And lo!

And lo!

Omit.

Vincent: Rev 5:6 - In the midst of

In the midst of

Not on the throne, but perhaps in the space in the center of which is the throne, and which is surrounded by the twenty-four elders.

Vincent: Rev 5:6 - A Lamb

A Lamb ( ἀρνίον )

The diminutive, very frequent in Revelation, and once in the Gospel of John (Joh 21:15). Nowhere else in the New Testament. Compare Isa 53:7; Joh 1:29, Joh 1:36. Christ had just been spoken of as a lion . He now appears as a lamb . Some interpreters emphasize the idea of gentleness , others that of sacrifice .

Vincent: Rev 5:6 - Slain

Slain ( ἐσφαγμένον )

The verb indicates violence , butchery . See on 1Jo 3:12. It is also the sacrificial word. Exo 12:6.

Vincent: Rev 5:6 - Stood

Stood ( ἑστηκὸς )

Rev., more correctly, standing . Though slaughtered the lamb stands . Christ, though slain, is risen and living.

Vincent: Rev 5:6 - Seven horns and seven eyes

Seven horns and seven eyes

See remarks on the Apocalyptic imagery, Rev 1:16. The horn is the emblem of might. See 1Sa 2:10; 1Ki 22:11; Psa 112:9; Dan 7:7, Dan 7:20 sqq.; Luk 1:69. Compare Mat 28:18. The eyes represent the discerning Spirit of God in its operation upon all created things.

Vincent: Rev 5:6 - Sent forth

Sent forth ( ἀπεσταλμένα )

See on Mar 3:14.

Wesley: Rev 5:6 - And I saw

First, Christ in or on the midst of the throne; secondly, the four living creatures making the inner circle round him; and, thirdly, the four and twenty elders making a larger circle round him and them.

Wesley: Rev 5:6 - Standing

He lieth no more; he no more falls on his face; the days of his weakness and mourning are ended. He is now in a posture of readiness to execute all his offices of prophet, priest, and king.

Wesley: Rev 5:6 - As if he had been slain

Doubtless with the prints of the wounds which he once received. And because he was slain, he is worthy to open the book, Rev 5:9, to the joy of his own people, and the terror of his enemies.

Wesley: Rev 5:6 - Having seven horns

As a king, the emblem of perfect strength.

Wesley: Rev 5:6 - And seven eyes

The emblem of perfect knowledge and wisdom. By these he accomplishes what is contained in the book, namely, by his almighty and all - wise Spirit. To these seven horns and seven eyes answer the seven seals and the sevenfold song of praise, Rev 5:12. In Zechariah, likewise, Zec 3:9, Zec 4:10, mention is made of "the seven eyes of the Lord, which go forth over all the earth." Which - Both the horns and the eyes.

Wesley: Rev 5:6 - Are the seven spirits of God sent forth into all the earth

For the effectual working of the Spirit of God goes through the whole creation; and that in the natural, as well as spiritual, world. For could mere matter act or move? Could it gravitate or attract? Just as much as it can think or speak.

JFB: Rev 5:6 - I beheld, and, lo

One oldest manuscript, A, omits "and, lo." Another, B, CYPRIAN, &c., support, "and, lo," but omit, "and I beheld."

JFB: Rev 5:6 - in the midst of the throne

That is, not on the throne (compare Rev 5:7), but in the midst of the company (Rev 4:4) which was "round about the throne."

JFB: Rev 5:6 - Lamb

Greek, "arnion"; always found in Revelation exclusively, except in Joh 21:15 alone: it expresses endearment, namely, the endearing relation in which Christ now stands to us, as the consequence of His previous relation as the sacrificial Lamb. So also our relation to Him: He the precious Lamb, we His dear lambs, one with Him. BENGEL thinks there is in Greek, "arnion," the idea of taking the lead of the flock. Another object of the form Greek, "arnion," the Lamb, is to put Him in the more marked contrast to Greek, "therion," the Beast. Elsewhere Greek, "amnos," is found, applying to Him as the paschal, sacrificial Lamb (Isa 53:7, Septuagint; Joh 1:29, Joh 1:36; Act 8:32; 1Pe 1:19).

JFB: Rev 5:6 - as it had been slain

Bearing marks of His past death wounds. He was standing, though bearing the marks of one slain. In the midst of heavenly glory Christ crucified is still the prominent object.

JFB: Rev 5:6 - seven horns

That is, perfect might, "seven" symbolizing perfection; "horns," might, in contrast to the horns of the Antichristian world powers, Rev 17:3; &c.; Dan 7:7, Dan 7:20; Dan 8:3.

JFB: Rev 5:6 - seven eyes . . . the seven Spirits . . . sent forth

So one oldest manuscript, A. But B reads, "being sent forth." As the seven lamps before the throne represent the Spirit of God immanent in the Godhead, so the seven eyes of the Lamb represent the same sevenfold Spirit profluent from the incarnate Redeemer in His world-wide energy. The Greek for "sent forth," apostellomena, or else apestalmenoi, is akin to the term "apostle," reminding us of the Spirit-impelled labors of Christ's apostles and minister throughout the world: if the present tense be read, as seems best, the idea will be that of those labors continually going on unto the end. "Eyes" symbolize His all-watchful and wise providence for His Church, and against her foes.

Clarke: Rev 5:6 - Stood a Lamb

Stood a Lamb - Christ, so called because he was a sacrificial offering; αρνιον signifies a little or delicate lamb

Clarke: Rev 5:6 - As it had been slain

As it had been slain - As if now in the act of being offered. This is very remarkable; so important is the sacrificial offering of Christ in the sight of God that he is still represented as being in the very act of pouring out his blood for the offenses of man. This gives great advantage to faith: when any soul comes to the throne of grace, he finds a sacrifice there provided for him to offer to God. Thus all succeeding generations find they have the continual sacrifice ready, and the newly-shed blood to offer

Clarke: Rev 5:6 - Seven horns

Seven horns - As horn is the emblem of power, and seven the number of perfection, the seven horns may denote the all-prevailing and infinite might of Jesus Christ. He can support all his friends; he can destroy all his enemies; and he can save to the uttermost all that come unto God through him

Clarke: Rev 5:6 - Seven eyes

Seven eyes - To denote his infinite knowledge and wisdom: but as these seven eyes are said to be the seven Spirits of God, they seem to denote rather his providence, in which he often employs the ministry of angels; therefore, these are said to be sent forth into all the earth. See on Rev 1:4 (note).

Defender: Rev 5:6 - Lamb

Instead of a conquering Lion, John sees a Lamb before the throne about to receive the scroll with the title deed. The Lamb obviously had been slain, shedding His precious blood as the price of redemption, and yet it "stood," alive again after death. He was the "lamb without blemish and without spot ... foreordained before the foundation of the world" (1Pe 1:19, 1Pe 1:20). The "seven eyes" speak of omniscience (Zec 3:9; Zec 4:10). The "seven horns," represent omnipotence (Jos 6:4, Jos 6:5, "the seven trumpets of ram's horns"). The seven-fold Holy Spirit, expresses omnipresence (Rev 1:4)."

TSK: Rev 5:6 - in the midst of the throne // a Lamb // seven horns // seven eyes // the seven spirits

in the midst of the throne : Rev 4:4-6

a Lamb : An emblematical representation of our Saviour’ s high priesthood. Rev 5:9, Rev 5:12, Rev 6:16, Rev 7:9-17, Rev 12:11, Rev 13:8, Rev 17:14, Rev 21:23, Rev 22:1, Rev 22:3; Isa 53:7, Isa 53:8; Joh 1:29, Joh 1:36; Act 8:32; 1Pe 1:19, 1Pe 1:20

seven horns : As a horn is the emblem of power, and seven the number of perfection, the seven horns may denote the almighty power of Jesus Christ. 1Sa 2:10; Dan 7:14; Mic 4:13; Hab 3:4; Luk 1:69; Phi 2:9-11

seven eyes : His infinite knowledge and wisdom; and especially ""the treasures of wisdom""laid up in him, to be communicated to the Church by ""the seven spirits of God"", i.e., the Holy Spirit. 2Ch 16:9; Zec 3:9, Zec 4:10

the seven spirits : Rev 4:5

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Poole: Rev 5:6 - And I beheld // And, lo, in the midst the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb // As it had been slain // Having seven horns // And seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God // Sent forth into all the earth

And I beheld hearing the mention of a Lion of the tribe of Judah, he looks about wistly to see if he could see any justifying that representation.

And, lo, in the midst the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb: instead of a Lion he seeth a Lamb; Christ Jesus, called a Lamb by this apostle, Joh 1:29,36 , and very often in this book; a Lamb, for whiteness and innocency, 1Pe 1:19 , for meekness and patience, Act 8:32 , but here with reference to the paschal lamb.

As it had been slain for he appears wounded and pierced, as if he had been slain; and to show that he was equal with the Father, he appears in the midst of the throne; and in the midst of the elders, and of the four living creatures, to show his presence with his church and ministers, Mat 28:20 , and his walking (as was said, Rev 2:1 ) in the midst of is churches, which were the golden candlesticks there mentioned.

Having seven horns he appeareth now with seven horns, which are members in which the beasts’ strength, power, and beauty is much seen, to denote his glory and beauty, and the power he had now received to offend and conquer all his enemies.

And seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God and with seven eyes, which were the seven Spirits of God, mentioned Rev 1:4 4:5 ; endued with the Spirit of God, (which is also called his Spirit), not given to him by measure.

Sent forth into all the earth which spiritual gifts and perfections he exerciseth over all the earth, both with relation to his church, and to his church’ s enemies.

PBC: Rev 5:6

The position from which the Lamb came is significant." .. in the midst of the throne and the four beasts [four periods], and in the midst of the elders." This throne which was set in heaven is the very place where Jesus came from. He came from the midst of the four beasts, " But when the fulness of the time [period] was come, God sent forth his Son." {Ga 4:4} He came from the midst of the elders, " Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people." {Heb 2:17} John had seen Him coming and declared, " Behold, the Lamb of God." This Lamb had gone to the cross and had not lifted up his voice. He shed His blood there for the sins of His people. Now, He appeared as that slain Lamb who had become the Lion of the tribe of Judah to loose the seven seals and show those things which must shortly come to pass. We see the seven Spirits of God which are sent forth into all the earth and care for those who are the faithful. There are seven horns which are mighty to the pushing down of strongholds. There are seven eyes which see all things at all times. These things are attributes only of the Almighty One. We see Him come forth to finish the enlightenment of those who were His.— Eld. Charles Taylor

Haydock: Rev 5:6 - I saw....a Lamb standing as it were slain // Having seven horns and seven eyes

I saw....a Lamb standing as it were slain, with the prints and marks of its wounds. It was of this lamb (i.e. of our Saviour Jesus Christ) that St. John the Baptist said: "Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the world." (John i. 29.) (Witham) ---

Here again Jesus Christ is plainly marked out, the Lamb of God, the victim of expiation, who by his death has reconciled us with his Father; and who, even in heaven, bears the marks of his passion, and by the wounds therein received continually inclines his Father to shew us mercy. He has seven horns, as so many crowns and marks of his omnipotence; and seven eyes, to represent his infinite knowledge and wisdom. (Calmet) ---

Having seven horns and seven eyes, (to signify his power and his knowledge,) which are the seven spirits subject to Christ. See Chap. i. 4. It is observed that in the Revelation of St. John, the number seven is divers times applied to signify a multitude, and a number implying perfection, and three and a half for a small number. Thus are represented the seven candlesticks, seven churches, seven spirits, seven seals, seven trumpets, seven vials, &c. (Witham)

Gill: Rev 5:6 - And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts // and in the midst of the elders stood a Lamb // as it had been slain // as having seven horns // and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent into all the earth

And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts,.... These words, "in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts", are left out in the Syriac version:

and in the midst of the elders stood a Lamb; John, upon the intimation given him by the elder, lift up his eyes, and with great earnestness looked about, and saw the person he pointed at, though not in the form of a lion, but in the appearance of a lamb, to which Christ, both in the Old and New Testament, is often compared; and that very aptly, for his innocence and purity of nature; for his harmless and inoffensive conversation; and for his meek and humble deportment throughout the whole of his life; and for his patience at the time of his sufferings and death; and for his usefulness both for food and clothing to his people; and chiefly for his sacrifice for them, typified both by the passover lamb, and by the lambs of the daily sacrifice: hence it follows,

as it had been slain; or "as having been slain"; Christ had been really slain by the wicked hands of the Jews, and not in appearance only; the as, here, is not a note of mere similitude and likeness, but of reality and truth; see Joh 1:14; but he was now risen from the dead, and therefore is said to have been slain some time before, though now alive; and he appeared to have the marks of his sufferings and death upon him, as he had after his resurrection the print of the nails and spear, in his hands, feet, and side; and he was as a lamb that had been newly or lately slain: and it may denote the continued efficacy of his blood, to cleanse from all sin, and of his sacrifice to take it away; he was as a Lamb slain from the foundation of the world, with respect to the continual virtue of his blood and sacrifice; and he will be, on the same account, the Lamb as it had been slain, unto the end of the world. The position and situation of this Lamb were, he "stood in the midst of the throne, and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders"; he "stood", being risen from the dead, and ascended up into heaven, but was not as yet set down upon the throne with his Father, but was very near it; he stood before it, ready to be placed upon it, and receive his power and his kingdom; he stood between the throne, and between the living creatures, and the elders, being the Mediator between God, and his church, and people; he, appeared before the throne for them, as their advocate, and stood ready to give them all the assistance, and to do them all the good he could: and this his situation may also denote, that he is continually in view, is always in the sight of God, as the Lamb that had been slain; his blood is carried within the vail, is sprinkled upon the mercy seat, and is always in sight, and calls for peace and pardon; and God the Father always looks upon it, and to his righteousness, sacrifice, and satisfaction, on account of his people: moreover, his being in the midst of the four living creatures, and elders, may signify his presence in his churches, and with his ministers, which he has promised them to the end of the world. This Lamb is further represented,

as having seven horns; it is very unusual for a lamb to have horns, and especially seven: these horns are expressive of the power of Christ, of his dominion and government, even of his kingly power and authority; so kings are signified by horns in Dan 8:20; and Christ himself is called the horn of David, and the horn of salvation, Psa 132:17; and signify, that upon his resurrection from the dead, and ascension to heaven, he was made and declared Lord and Christ; and the number "seven" expresses the fulness and perfection of his power and authority, having, as Mediator, all power in heaves and in earth given him; and what is above all power, might, dominion, and every name in this world, and that to come; and may have some relation to the seven states of his churches in so many periods of time; and show not only that he has power sufficient to protect and defend his people in all times, and to push at and destroy his and their enemies, but to open the then sealed book, and unloose the seals: and as another qualification for this work, it follows,

and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent into all the earth; which some understand of angels, and of a sufficient number of them, which belong to Christ, and are at his command, and who are ready to do his will, and to be sent forth by him, into the several parts of the earth, to execute his pleasure: but these rather design the Spirit of God and his gifts, which Christ received without measure, both in his human nature, at his incarnation, and after his resurrection from the dead, and ascension; which he bestowed on his apostles and ministering servants, whom he sent forth into all the world, to preach his Gospel with them; and which he has, more or less, ever since continued to do. The Ethiopic version reads in the singular number, "and this is the Spirit of God which is sent into all the earth"; See Gill on Rev 1:4; these "seven eyes" may design the perfect knowledge of Christ, his foresight of future events, and his all wise providence, which is always and everywhere concerned to fulfil and accomplish them; so that he is every way qualified to take the book of future events, as to the church and world, and reveal it, open and explain it, and fulfil the things contained in it; see Zec 3:9.