As to the hidden meaning (the mystery) of the seven stars which you saw on My right hand and the seven lampstands of gold: the seven stars are the seven angels (messengers) of the seven assemblies (churches) and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.
Cross Reference:
Exodus 25:37
"Then you shall make its lamps seven in number, and they shall mount its lamps so as to shed light on the space in front of it.
Exodus 37:23
He made its seven lamps with its snuffers and its trays of pure gold.
"Then you shall make its lamps seven in number, and they shall mount its lamps so as to shed light on the space in front of it.
Exodus 37:23
He made its seven lamps with its snuffers and its trays of pure gold.
Say to Aaron, When you set up and light the lamps, the seven lamps shall be made to give light in front of the lampstand.
Zechariah 4:2
He said to me, "What do you see?" And I said, "I see and behold, a lampstand all of gold with its bowl on the top of it, and its seven lamps on it with seven spouts belonging to each of the lamps which are on the top of it;
Matthew 5:14
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
Romans 11:25
I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
Revelation 1:4
John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the sevenfold Spirit before His throne,
Revelation 1:11
saying, "Write in a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."
Revelation 1:12
Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands,
Revelation 1:16
He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
Revelation 2:1
To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.
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There is so much to this spectacular topic.
Zechariah 4:2
He said to me, "What do you see?" And I said, "I see and behold, a lampstand all of gold with its bowl on the top of it, and its seven lamps on it with seven spouts belonging to each of the lamps which are on the top of it;
Christ is the centre of unity, and not Jerusalem, or any one place; and therefore seven particular churches are represented, not as seven lamps, but as seven several golden candlesticks, Rev. 1:20. This candlestick had one bowl, or common receiver, on the top, into which oil was continually dropping, and from it, by seven secret pipes, or passages, it was diffused to the seven lamps, so that, without any further care, they received oil as fast as they wasted it (as in those which we call fountain-ink-horns, or fountain-pens); they never wanted, nor were ever glutted, and so kept always burning clear. And the bowl too was continually supplied, without any care or attendance of man;
This is so awesome, a profound statement with significant meaning. God begin to share with me; “As the church is within us, so are the golden candlestick with the lamp-stand along with a bowl. The plan He has for us, for our lives there are several avenues; using the candlesticks, there is light, and the lamp-stand hold light as well, and as long as we have our “OIL” in our lamps, oil of worship, praise, studying, seeking, stability, faith, and obedience. Outpouring Increase Long-lasting meaning that; God has all we need, and man don’t have to be in attendance, man don’t have to have a hand in it. We will have an everlasting supply that will never run out. We don't have to depend on man when God is in it...
Represents Spiritual light shinning out to a dark world...God has taken his Children out of Darkness into his light!
Amen Irene that "it should be seen by many and not hidden"
Irene Jones said:
God delivers us bringing us out of darkness into light.
Side notes:
Notes: Revelation 1: 20
The secret meaning of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and the seven gold lamp stands is this: the seven stars are the messengers of the seven churches, and the seven lamp stands are the seven churches.
The Churches are represented by these lamps; they hold the oil and the fire, and dispense the light. A lamp is not light in itself, it is only the instrument of dispensing light, and it must receive both oil and fire before it can dispense any; so no Church has in itself either grace or glory, it must receive all from Christ Jesus its head, else it can dispense neither light nor life.
3. The ministers of the Gospel are signets or seals of Jesus Christ; he uses them to stamp his truth, to accredit it, and give it currency. But as a seal can mark nothing of itself unless applied by a proper hand, so the ministers of Christ can do no good, seal no truth, impress no soul, unless the great owner the Lord to use them.
4. How careful should the Church be that it have the oil and the light, that it continue to burn and send forth Divine knowledge! In vain does any Church pretend to be a Church of Christ if it dispenses no light; if souls are not enlightened, quickened, and converted in it. If Jesus walk in it, its light will shine both clearly and strongly, and sinners will be converted unto him; and the members of that Church will be children of the light, and walk as children of the light and of the day, and there will be no occasion of stumbling in them.
Revelation 2: 1
To the messenger of the church in Ephesus, write: The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lamp stands, says, this:
Amen going to read more on seven lampstands myself
Pastor Robin Albright said:
Amen seven powerful number
Amen, bless you Pastor Robert. I see you are digging deep into your spirit. The Seven lamps symbolizes the Seven Dimensions of the Kingdom of God
Pastor Robert Napper said:
Scriptures on the Seven Lampstands
This topic is very interesting, it shows me the what are the seven lamps and as it relates to our past present and future. When God create something, the gold has to take shape.The seven lamps are the seven Spirits of God I believe.
Amen, bless you Pastor Robin. I have seen, you have been utilizing your Seven Eyes of God, and I love it. You are absolutely correct; it represents, the wholeness, Trifecta, and the Trinity of God, that releases his Anointing to his chosen vessels and faucets(which is us). HalleluYAH, I love how you are Propelled and Excelled so much since you were in the School of the Prophets 4 years ago. I am proud to be connected to such a Woman of Wisdom and Understanding.
Pastor Robin Albright said:
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