![]() ![]() Positive moral quality characterized especially by interest in the welfare of others, goodness, generosityġ) uprightness of heart and life, goodness, kindness Faithfulness – pistis Upright in one’s relations with others, uprightness, the quality of being helpful or beneficial, goodness, kindness, generosityĢ) benignity, kindness Goodness – agathosune State of remaining tranquil while awaiting an outcome, patience, steadfastness, endurance, state of being able to bear up under provocation, forbearanceġ) patience, endurance, constancy, steadfastness, perseveranceĢ) patience, forbearance, longsuffering, slowness in avenging wrongs Kindness – chrestotes State of concord, peace, harmony, state of well-beingġa) exemption from the rage and havoc of warĢ) peace between individuals, i.e., harmony, concordģ) security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous)Ĥa) the way that leads to peace (salvation)ĥ) of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that isĦ) the blessed state of devout and upright men after death Patience – makrothumia The experience of gladness, a person or thing that causes joy, joyġb1) of persons who are one’s joy Peace – eirene The quality of warm regard for and interest in another, esteem, affection, regard, loveġ) brotherly love, affection, good will, love, benevolence Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, IL 60189 USA. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, © 1996. Chapter VIII - Restoring the Creator–Creature Relation.Chapter II - The Blessedness of Possessing Nothing.Book IV - An Invitation to Holy Communion.Book I - Thoughts Helpful in the Life of the Soul.Thomas à Kempis - The Imitation of Christ.Book VIII (Appendix) - The Martyrs of Palestine.Book VI - Origen and Atrocities at Alexandria.Book V - Western Heroes, Eastern Heretics.Book IV - Bishops, Writings, and Martyrdoms.Pamphili Eusebius - Ecclesiastical History.The seven burning torches mentioned in this verse probably symbolizes seven attributes of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 11:2–3), perhaps connected to the reference John made to seven spirits in Revelation 1:4. The flashes of lightning and thunder in Revelation 4:5 may also indicate that God is all powerful, authoritative, and greatly opposed to sin. ![]() It seems in view of this Mount Sinai event that lightning and thunder are signs that no one is allowed to approach God without His permission. At the same time, God set limits around the mountain and told Moses to command the people not to break through to look (Exodus 19:21–23). This phenomenon caused the Israelites below the mountain to tremble. Exodus 19:16 informs us that thunder and lightning occurred on Mount Sinai when God came down to give Moses the Ten Commandments. He tells us further that the burning torches are the seven spirits of God. He also saw seven burning torches before the throne. John tells us in this verse that he saw flashes of lightning and heard rumblings and peals of thunder. Seven fiery torches were burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God. Revelation 4:5, CSB: Flashes of lightning and rumblings and peals of thunder came from the throne. And in front of the throne were seven torches with burning flames. Revelation 4:5, NLT: From the throne came flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God Revelation 4:5, NASB: Out from the throne *came flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder. Revelation 4:5, KJV: And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. Revelation 4:5, ESV: From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning seven torches of fire, which are the seven spirits of God, In front of the throne, seven lamps were blazing. Revelation 4:5 Parallel Verses Revelation 4:5, NIV: From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder. ![]()
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