The twentyfour elders of revelation are a priestly order of angels which served as a pattern for the priestly rotation who ministered in solomons temple. They throw their victors crowns in front of the throne and say. This actually provides another clue to the fact that the 24 elders represent the church and not angels. I think god has done the same thing and in revelation 4 these 24 elders represent the newly raptured church beginning our rule and reign with christ. However, there is no verse in revelation that tells us plainly who they are. The old testament saints were raised with christ when he took paradise to heaven matt 27. Their identity is not given directly but much can be learned by the clues provided.
Who the 24 elders represent can be very important in regards to the pretrib rapture. The 24 elders first appear in revelation 4 and are described as sitting around the throne in heaven. The first clue is found in the apparel worn by the elders. There are three clues that the bible gives about the identity of the elders. Paramhansa yogananda stated that it is a book of yogic wisdom, and he wrote a yet. Around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and on the thrones i saw twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white robes. The second clue is found in the number of elders and their role in laying the foundations of the old and new. Divine council 24 elders k emilio revelation studies biblical patterning an interpretive tool to identify the twentyfour elders of revelation around the throne were twenty four thrones, and on the thrones i saw twentyfour elders sitting clothed in white robes and they had crowns of gold on their heads rev. The first impulse is to identify the 24 elders as angels, particularly a special elevated class of angels. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour. The book known by the name of the apocalypse, has seemed to be until now unintelligible, merely because people persisted to see in it a real prediction of the future, which every one has explained after his own fashion, and in which they have always found what they wanted, namely anything but that, what the book contained.
The 24 elders march 11, 2018 march 7, 2020 the throne room of god study of revelation during my study of the book of revelation, i decided to dig deeper into the identity of the 24 elders that are first introduced to john in revelation 4. An important interpretative issue in the book of revelation revolves around the identity of the 24 elders. It highlights a mysterious imagery of 24 elders surrounding the throne of god and 4 living creatures at 4 points around the throne. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. The 24 elders are not angels they are distinguished from angels in this verse. May 01, 2019 dear brother, i tried to guess who the 24 elders were for years until i discovered their names are all given in 1chron. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. He wrote, around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and on the thrones i saw twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white robes. The 24 elders are actually a union called god or allah. Revelation of the 24 elders part 1 by leo tavares the book of revelation, the last book of the bible, is the most mathematical book of the bible at its surface text. Who are the 24 elders mentioned in the book of revelation. Whats the difference between the lambs book of life and the book of life.
However, they are most likely representative of the. These clues, along with numerous other references, show us that the 24 elders are former jews and gentiles, prophets and apostles, who are in heaven as. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4. Around gods throne are four cherubim, twentyfour elders, and one hundred million angels. The twentyfour elders, then, are a part of the created heavenly host, that is, angels of high rank and honor. John, calling himself the elder, had met the 24 elders, and in doing so, presented a great mystery. In the first chapter you have just a presentation of christ and some general things about. The whole priesthood of old was represented by 24 elders 1chr. The identity of the twentyfour elders is shown not only by their actions and the place in which this occurs in the book but also by their number. The 24 elders in revelation what do the scriptures say. Nov 17, 2017 24 elders men, not 24 elder angels lets look at the key passage. In both visions, they refer to a heavenly group, a court of elders, that is sitting on thrones around god himself. The reference to the 24 elders in the book of revelation can be first found in revelation 4.
They are created spirit beings and have been given positions of responsibility in the government of god, through which he rules the universe. The book of revelation makes several references to a group called the twentyfour elders rev 4. Nov 29, 2019 the parallel between daniel 7 and revelation 5 is striking and leads to the conclusion that the 24 elders in the book of revelation are the same ones described in daniel 7. This page, the first in a series of four, will begin to explore the identity of. I t is most important to realize that the book of revelation is purely spiritual symbolism and not prophecy at all. There are three key descriptions that are said about them and i believe if we take a look at all three we can narrow the field down to one group, which represent the church of jesus christ. John walvoord former president of dallas theological seminary and unofficially recognized as the dean of pretribulationism wrote in his commentary on the book of revelation that the identity of the 24 elders was problematic because of the discrepancies in original documents and in no way did he attempt to equate the 24 elders with the raptured. There are some who falsely claim that the 24 elders are taken from saved mortals. The bible does not say in so many words who the 24 elders were but there is.
There are seven references in revelation to this group and what they are doing. The 24 elders in revelation 45 are a good testcase for methods of interpretation in this unusual book. Aug 12, 2019 the 24 elders are symbolic of the entire 144,000, who are to be corulers with jesus, in jehovah gods heavenly kingdom. Obviously, the 24 elders meet these three criteria of the priesthood.
In chapter five of the book of revelation, the four living creatures and the twentyfour elders are singing of the worthy lamb. There are a few unusual views for the 24 elders we should probably set aside early on. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. From the text, we can understand the following things about them.
Harps are frequently associated with worship in the old testament, as well as with prophecy 2 kings 3. It had a great and high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels. Saint john described the scene, before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal. Who could possibly be the 24 elders mentioned in revelation 5. The twentyfour 24 elders in revelation who are they.
In an earlier lesson, i mentioned that in studying revelation 4 i hold the position that the 24 elders are humans, not angels. Based on these descriptions, these twentyfour elders represent those who worship the lord. Apr, 2018 the 24 elders in revelation 45 are a good testcase for methods of interpretation in this unusual book. Therefore, there is no biblical precept for spiritualizing the 24 elders as anything but 24 elders. This erroneous teaching comes from a mistranslation of revelation 5. So, the 24 elders represents the 144,000 in their glorious heavenly position. Out of the 24 elders, one of them is the leader who is the patriach of this 25000 years cycle we are on the 15,101 year, the next leader will be a woman. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. The twentyfour elders repeatedly worship the father see commentary on. The 24 elders of the book of revelation revised youtube. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. The 24 elders fall down in front of him who sits upon the throne and worship the living one for the eternity of eternities, amen, and cast their crowns before the throne saying, gods word translation the 24 leaders bow in front of the one who sits on the throne and worship the one who lives forever and ever. Revelation of the 24 elders part 1 mathematical monotheism.
The book of revelation makes several references to a group called the twenty four elders rev 4. Divine council 24 elders k emilio revelation studies biblical patterning an interpretive tool to identify the twentyfour elders of revelation around the throne were twenty four thrones, and on the thrones i saw twentyfour elders sitting clothed in white robes and they had crowns of. Governing council in full submission to the godhead. The only other mention of thrones plural in this book are those occupied by saints who take. The ancient origins of angels could have certainly earned them the title elder, but then this would have been the only time in the bible where angels are called elders. And i beheld, and i heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders. Twentyfour elders appear in the book of revelation 4. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The twentyfour elders of revelation revealed at last written august 19, 2011 upgraded june 12, 2016 by dj. Nov 19, 2015 the book of revelation does not tell us distinctly who these 24 elders are, but in chapter 21 we learn about the 12 tribes of israel the names of the patriarchs and the twelve apostles. Jan 02, 2020 along with the twentyfour elders, they have harps and golden vials full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints revelation 5.
In chapter 5, there is a passage that has been interpreted in a number. Around the throne was a halo as brilliant as an emerald. The twentyfour elders are not redeemed human beings because no man except jesus christ john 3. Are the 24 elders of revelation past kings of judah and. These smaller groups were sufficient to carry out the necessary duties and represented the entire priesthood while on duty. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odors, which are the prayers of saints. What is important in this vision is the worship god receives from all of creation. Since the church is a kingdom of priests, these 24 elders represent the church as a whole. A throne was there in heaven, and on the throne sat 3 one whose appearance sparkled like jasper and carnelian.
Please explain the twentyfour elders standing around the throne of god. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, is the most mathematical book of the bible at its surface text. More specifically, they may either represent 1 the church, 2 representatives of israel, or 3 the twelve patriarchs and twelve apostles matthew 19. Rather, it is a book of mystical teaching, relating especially to the esoteric experiences of the evolving consciousness. The last words of jesus featuring very special guests dr. God upon his throne is surrounded by these 24 elders and their thrones revelation 4. Further, the elders also worship the lord revelation 4. I also mentioned my belief that the 24 elders of revelation most easily represent the churchage believers in heaven. When john foresaw his rapture into heaven in revelation chapter 4, he saw four. However, the 24 elders are seen as separate from this groupalongside the four creatures v. The 24 elders are mentioned five times in the book of revelation as follows. However, angels are seen in distinction from the 24 elders. The figure 24 is probably taken from 1 chronicles 1chr.