Revelation 5:6

“And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, etc.] 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…”

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

“And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne - We are not to suppose that he was in the center of the throne itself, but he was a conspicuous object when the throne and the elders and the living beings were seen. He was so placed as to seem to be in the midst of the group made up of the throne, the living beings, and the elders. And of the four beasts - See the notes at Revelation 4:6. Stood a Lamb - An appellation often given to the Messiah, for two reasons: (1)Because the lamb was an emblem of innocence and, (2)Because a lamb was offered commonly in sacrifice. Compare the notes on John 1:29. As it had been slain - That is, in some way having the appearance of having been slain; having…”

“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. 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. 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. Having seven horns - As a king, the emblem of perfect strength. And…”

“5:6 The Jews expected the Messiah to appear as a conquering lion. Instead, Jesus came as a Lamb (John 1:29, 36; Acts 8:32-35; 1 Cor 5:7; 1 Pet 1:19). The Lamb that had been slaughtered but was now standing refers to Jesus’ death and resurrection. • The Lamb’s seven horns represent his complete power, and the seven eyes represent his complete knowledge (see Zech 4:10). He is also fully related to the perfect Spirit of God (Rev 1:4).”

“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; Pe1 1:19, Pe1 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. Sa1 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. Ch2 16:9; Zac 3:9,…”