In one interpretation, the "Seven Spirits" represent the sevenfold ministry of the Spirit as depicted in the Book of Isaiah. As it is written: "The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD, and He will delight in the fear of the Lord." Isaiah 11:2-3 (NASB). Including the Spirit of the Lord, and the Spirits of wisdom, of understanding, of counsel, of might, of knowledge and of fear of the LORD, here are represented the seven Spirits, which are before the throne of God.[4] The reference to the lamb in Revelation 5:6 relates it to the Seven Spirits which first appear in Revelation 1:4 and are associated with Jesus who holds them along with seven stars.[5]
An alternative view is that the seven graces ("charisma") of Romans 12:6-8 reflect the seven spirits of God. The Holy Spirit manifests in humankind through these graces, reflecting the seven spirits of Yahweh. The seven graces are: 1) insight (prophecy); 2) helpfulness (service or ministry); 3) instruction (teaching); 4) encouragement; 5) generosity (giving); 6) guidance (leadership); and 7) compassion. This agrees with Isaiah 11:2-3 if "the Spirit of the Lord" is recognized as categorical and "the delight in the fear of the Lord" is added.
Seven Distinct Spiritual Beings
In the New Testament, the Greek term "Dynamis" (translated by some as "Virtues") suggests a class of exalted spiritual beings; perhaps parallel to the "chief Princes" (Sar rishown) in the Old Testament, of which the Archangel Michael is stated to be one (Daniel 10:13).[6] "Dynamis" is used by the Apostle Paul to refer to spiritual beings in Romans 8:38; Ephesians 1:21, 3:10, 6:12; and Colossians 1:16, 2:10 & 15. However, it should be noted, most modern Protestant translators take "Dynamis" to mean 'strength', 'power' or 'ability', whereas the ancient and modern Catholic conception of activity or power was often understood as 'virtues'.
Others follow this line of thought, though find the connect to "dynamis" referred to by Paul less likely. It is possible that these seven angels are a special entourage charged with special duties by the Lamb, about whom we have little to no specific knowledge.
Still, others look to the apocryphal work 1 Enoch which refers to seven angels who are the Seven Distinct Spiritual Beings" watching" creation: Uriel, Raphael, Raguel, Michael, Sarakiel, Gabriel, and Ramiel.
Symbolic of Perfection
Sevenfold also are connected with the Biblical understanding of the number 7 representing perfection. The "Seven Fold Spirit of God"is "perfect" Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit.
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This is great read, and it just comes to mind, that people say “by the grace of God” and not even knowing what God’s grace really is. OMG. Knowing that with the insight meaning prophecy; helpfulness (service or ministry); instruction (teaching); encouragement; generosity (giving); guidance (leadership); and compassion; we’ll begin to walk and operate in the 7 Spirits of the Lord. We begin to get intrigue; to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The Word of God. “Holy Spirit manifests in humankind through these graces, reflecting the seven spirits of Yahweh”. My prayer is that Lord, help us to realize that we have gone astray from your word, we repent now for allowing the tradition and religious to clog our minds that we have become blind to the Real and True YOU!!! John 15:1-2“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Each branch has a leaf of insight, helpfulness, instruction, encouragement, generosity, guidance and compassion; that’s why in Psalms 1:3 Our leaf shall not whither. Because it’s connected to the 7 Spirits of the Lord…Now that is hot off the press. My God.
Yes LORD send now thine dynamis power to an through me
Amen amen dynamis i need moree of if amen
I understand now! somethings one just read over but don't truly understand until you have to study it in depth.
Apostle Trina Davis said:
As we look at the work of the Spirit in the OT as we know that ruah is spirit and sometimes translated as breath or wind. In the OT references to the breath of God or a wind from God can also refer to the work of God's spirit. In the OT the Holy Spirit described in the Bible has various activities and one was an active role in creation (Gen. 1:2). 2. The Holy Spirit was active in communicating God's message to His people. For example it was the Spirit who instructed the Israelites in the wilderness(Neh 9:20). 3. The leadership of God's OT people was energized by the Spirit of the Lord. Moses for example was one with the Spirit of God to such an extent that he shared God's very feelings, suffering when He suffered and becoming angry at sin when He became angry (Ex.33:11, 32:19). 4. The Spirit of god could also come upon individuals to equip them for special service. A notable OT example was Joseph, who was given the Spirit to enable him to function effectively in Pharaoh's cabinet (Gen. 41:38). 5. There was also an awareness in the OT that the Spirit desired to lead a person on the level ground of righteous living:David testified to this in some of his psalms (Ps. 51:10-13; 143:10). 6. Note that the OT times of the Holy Spirit came upon or filled only a few people, empowering them for service or prophecy. There were no general outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all Israel (Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:4; 16-18); the outpouring of the Spirit in this larger sense did not begin until the great day of Pentecost (Acts 2).
Just wanted to share what i read up on while studying this section
Syllabus Notes:
the "Seven Spirits" represent the sevenfold ministry of the Spirit as depicted in the Book of Isaiah. As it is written: "The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD, and He will delight in the fear of the Lord." Isaiah 11:2-3 (NASB). Including the Spirit of the Lord, and the Spirits of wisdom, of understanding, of counsel, of might, of knowledge and of fear of the LORD, here are represented the seven Spirits, which are before the throne of God.[4] The reference to the lamb in Revelation 5:6 relates it to the Seven Spirits which first appear in Revelation 1:4 and are associated with Jesus who holds them along with seven stars.[5]
An alternative view is that the seven graces ("charisma") of Romans 12:6-8 reflect the seven spirits of God. The Holy Spirit manifests in humankind through these graces, reflecting the seven spirits of Yahweh. The seven graces are: 1) insight (prophecy); 2) helpfulness (service or ministry); 3) instruction (teaching); 4) encouragement; 5) generosity (giving); 6) guidance (leadership); and 7) compassion. This agrees with Isaiah 11:2-3 if "
Lord fill me with Your Dynamis power and use me for Your Glory.
The Sevenfold Ministry of the Spirit
I am always seeking God for that Dynamis power. I continue to seek the Spirit of the LORD to rest upon me so that all that I move forward to do will be in Him, and not if my own strength.