Rev 5:6 | TNotes | STEP | 5:6 The Jews expected the Messiah to appear as a conquering lion. Instead, Jesus came as a Lamb (John 1:29 , 36 ; Acts 8:32-35 ; 1 Cor 5:7 ; 1 Pet 1:19 ). The Lamb that had been slaughtered but was now standing refers to Jesus’ death and resurrection. • The Lamb’s seven horns represent his complete power, and the seven eyes represent his complete knowledge (see Zech 4:10 ). He is also fully related to the perfect Spirit of God (Rev 1:4 ).

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‏ Revelation of John 5:6

5:6 ^a The Jews expected the Messiah to appear as a conquering lion. Instead, Jesus came as a Lamb (John 1:29 ^b, 36 ^c; Acts 8:32-35 ^d; 1 Cor 5:7 ^e; 1 Pet 1:19 ^f). The Lamb that had been slaughtered but was now standing refers to Jesus’ death and resurrection.

• The Lamb’s seven horns represent his complete power, and the seven eyes represent his complete knowledge (see Zech 4:10 ^g). He is also fully related to the perfect Spirit of God (Rev 1:4 ^h).