Apocalypse Explained (Tansley) n. 442

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442. Verse 7. Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.-" Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand," signifies obedience, and that all who are in obedience are in heaven, and come into heaven. "Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand," signifies good works. "Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand," signifies faith and salvation.


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