Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Revelation 5:6

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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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, Zac 4:10 the seven spirits: Rev 4:5 Revelation 5:7

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