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CANDLESTICKS & STARS
“The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches; and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.” Revelation 1:20
Definitions: seven stars = seven angels (messengers) seven candlesticks (lamp stands) = seven churches
1. Stars – Hebrew kokab 37 times meaning a star; Greek aster 23 times meaning a star, luminous meteor 2. Angels – Hebrews malak 106 times meaning messenger, agent; Greek aggelos 170 times meaning messenger, agent 3. Messenger(s) – Hebrew malak 98 times meaning messenger; Greek aggelos 9 times meaning messenger 1.) Greek aggelos a. Matthew 11:10; Mark 1:2; Luke 7:27 Joel’s prophecy of John the Baptist b. Luke 7:24 “Messengers of John (disciples of John the Baptist).” c. Luke 9:52 “Jesus send messengers (disciples) before his face to Samaria.” d. II Corinthians 12:7 “A thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan.” e. James 2:25 “Rahab received the messengers.” 2.) Greek apostolos a. II Corinthians 8:23 “Messengers of the churches (Titus).” b. Philippians 2:25 “Epaphroditus, your messenger (apostle).” 4. Candlesticks – Hebrew menorah 38 times meaning place of light, candlestick; Greek luchnia 12 times meaning lamp stand a. Revelation 1:12, 13, 20; 2:1, 5; 11:4 5. Lamps – Hebrew lappid 8 times meaning a torch, flame; Hebrew ner 32 times meaning a light, lamp; Greek lampas 7 times meaning a lamp, torch a. Matthew 25:1, 3, 4, 7, 8; Revelation 4:5; 8:10
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