Rev 1:16 | Family | STEP | Seven stars ; representing the angels of the seven churches, verse . A sharp two-edged sword ; with which he smites the nations, chap ; compare , which are also prophecies of the Messiah. The symbol denotes the efficacy of his doctrine, and of the judgments uttered by him against the wicked.

Revelation of John 1:16

Seven stars; representing the angels of the seven churches, verse Re 1:20.

A sharp two-edged sword; with which he smites the nations, chap Re 19:15; compare Isa 11:4; 49:2, which are also prophecies of the Messiah. The symbol denotes the efficacy of his doctrine, and of the judgments uttered by him against the wicked.