Symbolism in Revelation 1

JST, Revelation 1:4

Servants or leaders over the seven churches in Asia

4

Verse Reference

6 D&C 76:51-59 Status of those who inherit the celestial kingdom

InterpretationSymbol

Seven spirits

Kings and priests

Symbolism in Revelation 1

Bible Dictionary, “Alpha,” p. 606

First and last letters of the Greek alphabet, representing the eternal nature of Jesus Christ

8

Verse Reference

12 Revelation 1:20; 3 Nephi 18:24

The seven churches, which are to hold up the light of the gospel

InterpretationSymbol

Alpha and Omega

Seven candlesticks

Symbolism in Revelation 1

Acts 7:55;Hebrews 1:3, 13

Covenant hand, hand of favor and honor, symbol of power

16-17

Verse Reference

16 JST, Revelation 1:20

Another image of the presiding officers of the seven churches

InterpretationSymbol

Right hand

Seven stars

Symbolism in Revelation 1

Hebrews 4:12 The word of God, rendering judgment on the wicked and freeing the innocent

16

Verse Reference

18 2 Nephi 9:10-13 Keys that unlock the doors of spiritual and physical death

InterpretationSymbol

Sharp, two-edged sword

Keys of hell and death