Apocalypse Explained (Tansley) n. 88

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88. (v. 20) The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand. That this signifies revelation concerning goods and truths, which are all from Him, is evident from the signification of mystery, as being what lies concealed in the vision which John had, but here that vision revealed, because in what immediately follows it is said what is meant by the seven stars and the seven lampstands; and from the signification of the seven stars, as being the knowledges (cognitiones) of all things pertaining to good and truth, and hence all goods and truths (concerning which, see above, n. 72); and from the signification of in my right hand, when said of the Lord, as being what is from Him (concerning which see also, n. 72); hence it is clear, that by the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest, is signified revelation concerning goods and truths, which are all from Him.


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