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 |
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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