Revelation 4:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Flashes of lightning and roars of thunder came out from the throne in the centre of the circle. Seven torches, which are the seven spirits of God, were burning in front of the throne.

Cross References

Genesis 15:7

The LORD said to Abram, “I brought you here from Ur in Chaldea, and I gave you this land.”

2 Chronicles 4:20

the lampstands and the lamps that burnt in front of the most holy place,

Psalm 68:35

The God of Israel is fearsome in his temple, and he makes us strong. Let's praise our God!

Exodus 19:16

On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud covered the mountain, a loud trumpet blast was heard, and everyone in camp trembled with fear.

Exodus 20:18

The people trembled with fear when they heard the thunder and the trumpet and saw the lightning and the smoke coming from the mountain. They stood a long way off

Exodus 25:37

The lamp on the top and those at the end of each of its six branches must be made so as to shine towards the front of the lampstand.

Exodus 37:23

The lamp and its equipment, including the tongs and trays, were made of about thirty-five kilogrammes of pure gold.

Ezekiel 1:13

The creatures were glowing like hot coals, and I saw something like a flaming torch moving back and forth among them. Lightning flashed from the torch every time its flame blazed up.

Joel 3:16

From the heart of Jerusalem the LORD roars like a lion, shaking the earth and sky. But the LORD is a fortress, a place of safety for his people Israel.

Zechariah 4:2

Then he asked, “What do you see?” “A solid gold lampstand with an oil container above it,” I answered. “On the stand are seven lamps, each with seven flames.

Matthew 25:1

The kingdom of heaven is like what happened one night when ten girls took their oil lamps and went to a wedding to meet the groom.

Matthew 3:11

I baptize you with water so that you will give up your sins. But someone more powerful is going to come, and I am not good enough even to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Acts 2:3

Then they saw what looked like fiery tongues moving in all directions, and a tongue came and settled on each person there.

Revelation 1:4

From John to the seven churches in Asia. I pray that you will be blessed with kindness and peace from God, who is and was and is coming. May you receive kindness and peace from the seven spirits before the throne of God.

Revelation 10:3

Then he shouted with a voice that sounded like a growling lion. Thunder roared seven times.

Revelation 11:19

The door to God's temple in heaven was then opened, and the sacred chest could be seen inside the temple. I saw lightning and heard roars of thunder. The earth trembled and huge hailstones fell to the ground.

Revelation 3:1

This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Sardis: I have the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. Listen to what I say. I know what you are doing. Everyone may think you are alive, but you are dead.

Revelation 5:6

Then I looked and saw a Lamb standing in the centre of the throne that was surrounded by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb looked as if it had once been killed. It had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God, sent out to all the earth.

Revelation 8:5

After this, the angel filled the incense container with fire from the altar and threw it on the earth. Thunder roared, lightning flashed, and the earth shook.