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THE LIST OF SEVENS IN REVELATION



According to Hebrew tradition every number has a symbolic significance. Three, seven, ten, and twelve are known as the "perfect" numbers.
Seven is the second perfect number signifying fullness and perfection, especially spiritual perfection. It is the number of the Holy Spirit.

Symbol Reference
Churches 1:4; 2:1-3:22
Letters 2:1- 3:22
Spirits 1:4; 3:1; 4:5; 5:6
Golden lampstands 1:12, 20; 2:1; 4:5
Stars 1:16, 20; 2:1; 3:1
Seals 5:1; 5:5; 6:1
Horns 5:6
Eyes 5:6
Angels 8:2, 6; 15:1, 6, 7; 15:8; 16:1; 17:1; 21:9
Trumpets 8:2, 6
Thunders 10:3, 4
Thousand people 11:13
Heads 12:3; 13:1; 17:3, 7, 9
Crowns 12:3
Plagues 15:1, 6, 8; 21:9
Golden bowls 15:7; 16:1; 17:1; 21:9
Hills 17:9
Kings 17:10, 11
Last 7 visions Chapters 20-21

There are 55 sevens, and 5 sevenths, 5x7 (35) phrases of sevens in the Book of Revelation. The number 5 is also significant. In the symbolism of numbers in Scripture 5 is the number of grace.

For more information on the symbolism of numbers in Sacred Scripture please see the document "The Significance of Numbers in Scripture" in the Documents section of www.agapebiblestudy.com