Revelation 4:5

“And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings, and voices, etc.] Which may be understood either of the doctrines of the Gospel which come out of Zion, and out of Jerusalem, the church of God, where he has his throne; and which are comparable to “lightning”, both for the light and knowledge they give, and for the swiftness with which they were spread over the world, by the apostles of Christ; and to “thunderings”, for the awfulness, authority, and majesty of them, especially as they were delivered out by the Boanergeses, or sons of thunder; and as the prophesies of the prophets are called “the voices” of the prophets, (<441327>Acts 13:27); so may the doctrines of the Gospel be…”

“proceeded--Greek, "proceed." thunderings and voices--The two oldest manuscripts transpose, "voices and thunderings." Compare at the giving of the law on Sinai, Exo 19:16. "The thunderings express God's threats against the ungodly: there are voices in the thunders (Rev 10:3), that is, not only does He threaten generally, but also predicts special judgments" [GROTIUS]. seven lamps . . . seven Spirits--The Holy Spirit in His sevenfold operation, as the light-and-life Giver (compare Rev 5:6, seven eyes . . . the seven Spirits of God; Rev 1:4; Rev 21:23; Psa 119:105) and fiery purifier of the godly, and consumer of the ungodly (Mat 3:11).”

“And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices - Expressive of the majesty and glory of Him that sat upon it. We are at once reminded by this representation of the sublime scene that occurred at Sinai Exodus 19:16, where “there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud.” Compare Ezekiel 1:13, Ezekiel 1:24. So Milton: “Forth rushed with whirlwind sound. The chariot of Paternal Deity, Flashing thick flames.” “And from about him fierce effusion rolled. Of smoke, and lightning flame, and sparkles dire.” Par. Lost, b. vi. The word “voices” here connected with “thunders” perhaps means “voices even thunders” -…”

“And out of the throne go forth lightnings - Which affect the sight. Voices - Which affect the hearing. Thunderings - Which cause the whole body to tremble. Weak men account all this terrible; but to the inhabitants of heaven it is a mere source of joy and pleasure, mixed with reverence to the Divine Majesty. Even to the saints on earth these convey light and protection; but to their enemies, terror and destruction. Revelation 4:6”

“4:5 The thunder that follows flashes of lightning is God’s call to attention (see 8:5; 11:19; 16:18). • in front of the throne were seven torches: In ancient times, torches were set before rulers to show their authority. These torches with burning flames represent the perfect Spirit of God.”

“proceeded: Rev 8:5, Rev 11:19, Rev 16:17, Rev 16:18; Exo 19:16, Exo 20:18; Psa 18:13, Psa 18:14, Psa 68:35; Joe 3:16; Heb 12:18-29 seven: Gen 15:7; Exo 37:23; Ch2 4:20; Eze 1:13; Zac 4:2, Zac 4:11-14 the seven: Rev 1:4, Rev 3:1, Rev 5:6; Mat 3:11; Act 2:3; Co1 12:4-11 Revelation 4:6”