Revelation 7:5

Revelation 7:5 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,

King James Version KJV

Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.

American Standard Version ASV

Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand;

Bible in Basic English BBE

Of the tribe of Judah were marked twelve thousand: of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand: of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand:

Free Bible Version FBV

twelve thousand from the tribe of Judah, twelve thousand from the tribe of Reuben, twelve thousand from the tribe of Gad,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Of the tribe of Iuda were sealed twelue thousande. Of the tribe of Ruben were sealed twelue thousande. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelue thousande.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

of the tribe of Judah twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand were sealed;

World English Bible WEB

of the tribe of Judah twelve thousand were sealed, of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand, of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Of the tribe of Juda, were twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Ruben, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Gad, twelve thousand signed:

Translation for Translators T4T

The angels marked 12,000 people from the tribe of Judah, 12,000 from the tribe of Reuben, 12,000 from the tribe of Gad,

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Revelation 7:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK εκ φυλης ιουδα δωδεκα χιλιαδες εσφραγισμεναι εκ φυλης ρουβιμ δωδεκα χιλιαδες εκ φυλης γαδ δωδεκα χιλιαδες

εκ ek G1537 out from Prep

φυλης phulē G5443 tribe Noun-GSF

ιουδα Iouda G2448 Judah Noun-GSM

δωδεκα dōdeka G1427 twelve Adj-NUI

χιλιαδες chilias G5505 thousand Noun-NPF

εσφραγισμεναι sphragizō G4972 to seal Verb-RPP-NPF

εκ ek G1537 out from Prep

φυλης phulē G5443 tribe Noun-GSF

ρουβιμ Rhoubēn G4502 Reuben Noun-PRI

δωδεκα dōdeka G1427 twelve Adj-NUI

χιλιαδες chilias G5505 thousand Noun-NPF

εκ ek G1537 out from Prep

φυλης phulē G5443 tribe Noun-GSF

γαδ Gad G1045 Gad Noun-PRI

δωδεκα dōdeka G1427 twelve Adj-NUI

χιλιαδες chilias G5505 thousand Noun-NPF

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Greek Word Reference — Revelation 7:5

εκ ek G1537 "out from" Prep

The preposition 'out from' shows movement or origin, like in John 6:31 and Acts 9:3. It helps us understand where people or things come from or are going.

Definition: ἐκ (ἐξ), prep. with genitive, from out of, from (see Addendum, p. 492).This entry is included here, but in the print version the entry is found on p. 492. ἐκ, before a vowel ἐξ, prep. with genitive, of motion outwards, separation from (opposite to εἰς; = Lat. e, ex), from out of, from among, from. __I. Of Place, __1. of motion, out of, forth from, off from: Jhn.6:31, Act.9:3, Gal.1:8, al.; esp. after verbs of motion, Mat.8:28 17:9, Mrk.1:25 7:28, Jhn.1:33 20:1, Act.12:7, 17 27:30, al.; constr. praeg., σώζειν (διας) ἐκ, Ju 5, Act.28:4. Metaphorical, Mat.7:4, 5, 1Pe.2:9; ἐκ τ. χειρός (-ῶν), before genitive of person(s), Luk.1:74, Jhn.10:28, 29, 39, Act.12:4 24:7, Rev.19:2; πίνειν (which see) ἐκ; of the place from which an action proceeds, Luk.5:3 (cf. 12:36, Jhn.13:4, 2Co.2:4). __2. Of change from one place or condition to another: Jhn.8:42, Rom.6:13 13:11, Rev.7:14, al.; with ellips. of verb of motion, 2Ti.2:26, 2Pe.2:21, Rev.2:21, al. __3. Of separation or distinction from a number, before collective or pl. nouns: Mat.13:47, 49, Jhn.12:1, Act.3:15, 1Pe.1:3, al.; after εἷς, Mat.10:29 Luk.17:15, al.; οὐδείς, Jhn.7:19, al.; πολλοί, Jhn.11:19, al.; τις, Luk.11:15, al.; τίς, Mat.6:27, al.; in partitive phrase as subject of sentence, Jhn.16:17; Hebraistically, ἐκ μέσου before genitive, = ἐκ (Heb. מִתּוֹךְ), Mat.13:49, al. __4. Of position or direction (so in cl. = ἔξω): ἐκ δεξιῶν (see: δεξιός); ἐξ ἐναντίας, Mrk.15:39 (metaphorically, Tit.2:8); ἐκ ῥιζῶν (i.e., utterly), Mat.11:20. __II. Of Time, __1. of the point of time from which, from, since: ἐκ γενετῆς, Jhn.9:1, cf. Mrk.10:20, Luk.23:8, Act.24:10, al. __2. Of succession in time: ἐκ δευτέρου, a second time, Mrk.14:72, al., cf. Mat.26:44; ἡμέραν ἐξ ἡμέρας, from day to day, 2Pe.2:8. __III. Of Origin, __1. of nativity, lineage, race: κοίτην (ἐν γαστρί) ἔχειν, Rom.9:10, Mat.1:18; γεννᾶν ἐκ, Mat.1:3ff.; γεννᾶσθαι (γίνεσθαι) ἐκ, Jhn.3:6 8:41, Gal.4:4; ἐκ πνεύματος (θεοῦ), Jhn.1:13 3:5ff., al. ἔρχεσθαι, εἶναι, etc., ἐκ τ. πολέως, Jhn.1:44; φυλῆς, Luk.2:36, al.; τ. ἐξουσίας Ἡρῴδου, Luk.23:7; ὁ ὢν ἐκ τ. γῆς, Jhn.3:31. __2. Of the author, occasion or source: Mat.5:37, Jhn.2:16, Rom.2:29, 1Co.8:6, Gal.5:8, al.; ἐκ (τ. θεοῦ, 1Co.7:7, 2Co.5:1, 1Jn.4:7; ἐκ τ. πατρός, Jhn.6:65, al.; ἐκ τ. γῆς ἐστιν, λαλεῖ, Jhn.3:31; εκ καρδίας, Rom.6:17, cf. Mrk.12:30, 1Ti.1:5; ἐκ ψυχῆς, Eph.6:6, Col.3:23; ἐκ πίστεως, Rom.14:23; κρίνειν ἐκ, Luk.19:22, Rev.20:12. __3. Of the agent, after passive verbs: Mat.15:5, Mrk.7:11, 2Co.2:2, al.; frequently in Re after αδικεῖσθαι (2:11), etc. __4. Of cause, dependence, source of supply: τ. πόνου (των), Rev.16:10, 11; τ. φωνῶν, Rev.8:13; ἐκ τούτου, Jhn.6:66 19:12 (but see Meyer, in ll.); ἐκ θεοῦ λαλεῖν, 2Co.2:17; ἐκ τ. ἀληθείας, Jhn.18:37, 1Jn.3:19; ὁ ἐκ πίστεως, Rom.3:26 4:16; οἱ (ὄντες) ἐκ περιτομῆς, Act.11:2, Rom.4:12, Gal.2:12, Col.4:11; πίνειν ἐκ, Mat.26:29, Mrk.14:25, Jhn.4:13, al.; θερίζειν, Gal.6:8; μετέχειν ἐκ (= partit. genitive), 1Co.10:13; with inf., ἐκ τοῦ ἔχειν, 2Co.8:11. __5. Of material: Mat.27:29, Jhn.2:15 19:2, Rom.9:21, 1Co.11:12, Rev.18:12, al.; allied to which is its use of price (= cl. genitive): Mat.27:7, cf. ib. 20:2, Act.1:18. __IV. By attraction = ἐν (cl.): τὰ ἐκ τ. οἰκιας, Mat.24:17; τ. ἐξ αὐτοῦ δύναμιν, Mrk.5:30 (see Field, in l.); ὁ πατὴρ ὁ ἐξ οὐρανοῦ, Luk.11:13. __V. Adverbial phrases: ἐξ ἀνάγκης, 2Co.9:7, Heb.7:12; ἐξ ἰσότητος, 2Co.8:13; ἐκ μέρους, 1Co.12:27 13:9-12; ἐκ μέτρου, Jhn.3:34; ἐκ συμφώνου, 1Co.7:5. __VI. in composition, ἐκ signifies, __1. procession, removal: ἐκβαίνω, ἐκβάλλω. __2. Opening out, unfolding: ἐκτείνω; metaphorically, ἐξαγγάλλω. __3. Origin: ἔκγονος. __4. Completeness: ἐξαπορέω (see M, Pr., 237), ἐκπληρόω, ἐκτελέω. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 753 NT verses. KJV: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:30; 3 John 1:11; 1 Peter 1:3.

φυλης phulē G5443 "tribe" Noun-GSF

A tribe or clan, like the tribes of Israel in Matthew 19:28 and Romans 11:1.

Definition: φυλή, ῆς, ἡ [in LXX chiefly for; מַטֶּה, also for שֵׁבֶט, מִשְׁפָּחָה, etc. ;] a body of men united by kinship or habitation, a clan or tribe: of the tribes of Israel, Mat.19:28, Luk.2:36 22:30, Act.13:21, Rom.11:1, Php.3:5, Heb.7:13-14, Jas.1:1, Rev.5:5 7:4-8 21:12; of the tribes of the earth, the peoples and nations, Mat.24:30, Rev.1:7 5:9 7:9 11:9 13:7 14:6.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 23 NT verses. KJV: kindred, tribe See also: Acts 13:21; Revelation 5:9; Hebrews 7:13.

ιουδα Iouda G2448 "Judah" Noun-GSM

Judah refers to a region in Palestine and its people, often called Jews, as seen in Matthew 2:2 and John 4:9. It can also describe Jewish Christians, like in Galatians 2:13. The term is used to identify those who follow Jewish customs and practices.

Definition: Ἰούδα, (a) Ἰουδαῖος, ὁ, a Jew: Jhn.4:9, Act.18:24, Rom.2:28; pl., Rev.2:9 3:9; οἱ Ἰ., Mat.2:2, Mrk.7:3, Jhn.2:6, al.; Ἰ. τε καὶ Ἕλληνες, Act.14:1, al.; κ. προσήλυτοι, Act.2:10; ἔθνη τε κ. Ἰ., Act.14:5; οἱ κατὰ τὰ ἔθνη, Act.21:21; of Jewish Christians, Gal.2:13; of the ruling class who opposed Jesus, Jhn.1:19 2:18 5:10 11:8 13:33, al.; __(b) Ἰουδαία, -ας, ἡ (sc. γῆ, χώρα, cf. Jhn.3:22, Mrk.1:5), (Heb. יְהוּדָה), Judæa: Mat.2:1, Luk.1:5, Jhn.4:3, al. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 6 NT verses. KJV: Judah See also: Hebrews 7:14; Matthew 2:6; Hebrews 8:8.

δωδεκα dōdeka G1427 "twelve" Adj-NUI

This word means the number twelve, like the twelve apostles in Matthew 10:1. It is used to describe a dozen of something in the Bible.

Definition: δώδεκα, οἱ, αἱ, τά indecl. numeral, twelve: Mat.9:20 10:1, al.; οἱ δ., the apostles, Mat.10:5, Mrk.4:10, al.; in Act.19:7 24:11, for Rec. δεκαδύο. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 59 NT verses. KJV: twelve See also: 1 Corinthians 15:5; Mark 8:19; James 1:1.

χιλιαδες chilias G5505 "thousand" Noun-NPF

A thousand is a large number, as seen in Luke 14:31 and Acts 4:4, where many people believed in Jesus. This number represents a big group or quantity.

Definition: χιλιάς, -άδος, ἡ (χίλιοι), [in LXX for אֶלֶף ;] the number one thousand, a thousand: Luk.14:31, Act.4:4, 1Co.10:8, Rev.5:11 7:4-8 11:13 14:1, 3 21:16.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 13 NT verses. KJV: thousand See also: 1 Corinthians 10:8; Revelation 7:6; Revelation 5:11.

εσφραγισμεναι sphragizō G4972 "to seal" Verb-RPP-NPF

To seal something means to stamp or mark it for security or preservation, as in Matthew 27:66 and Revelation 20:3. This term can also mean to keep something secret or to attest to its authenticity.

Definition: σφραγίζω [in LXX chiefly for חָתַם (Deu.32:34, al.), also for סָתַם (Da TH Dan.8:26) ;] to seal, __(a) for security: Mat.27:66, Rev.20:3; τ. καρπὸν τοῦτον, figuratively (cf. Deiss., BS, 238 f.; MM, xxiv; DB, iv, 427a), Rom.15:28; __(b) for concealment, hence, metaphorically, to hide (Da TH Dan.9:24, Jhn.14:17): Rev.10:4 22:10; __(with) for distinction, Rev.7:3-8; metaphorically, Eph.4:30; mid., 2Co.1:22; __(d) for authentication (Est.8:8): Jhn.3:33 6:27 (cf. κατα-σφραγίζω).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 14 NT verses. KJV: (set a, set to) seal up, stop See also: 2 Corinthians 1:22; Revelation 7:4; Revelation 7:3.

εκ ek G1537 "out from" Prep

The preposition 'out from' shows movement or origin, like in John 6:31 and Acts 9:3. It helps us understand where people or things come from or are going.

φυλης phulē G5443 "tribe" Noun-GSF

A tribe or clan, like the tribes of Israel in Matthew 19:28 and Romans 11:1.

Usage: Occurs in 23 NT verses. KJV: kindred, tribe See also: Acts 13:21; Revelation 5:9; Hebrews 7:13.

ρουβιμ Rhoubēn G4502 "Reuben" Noun-PRI

Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob, and his name appears in Revelation 7:5. He was an important figure in the Bible and the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel.

Definition: Ῥουβήν, ὁ indecl., (Heb. רְאוּבֵן), Reuben: Rev.7:5.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: Reuben See also: Revelation 7:5.

δωδεκα dōdeka G1427 "twelve" Adj-NUI

This word means the number twelve, like the twelve apostles in Matthew 10:1. It is used to describe a dozen of something in the Bible.

Definition: δώδεκα, οἱ, αἱ, τά indecl. numeral, twelve: Mat.9:20 10:1, al.; οἱ δ., the apostles, Mat.10:5, Mrk.4:10, al.; in Act.19:7 24:11, for Rec. δεκαδύο. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 59 NT verses. KJV: twelve See also: 1 Corinthians 15:5; Mark 8:19; James 1:1.

χιλιαδες chilias G5505 "thousand" Noun-NPF

A thousand is a large number, as seen in Luke 14:31 and Acts 4:4, where many people believed in Jesus. This number represents a big group or quantity.

Usage: Occurs in 13 NT verses. KJV: thousand See also: 1 Corinthians 10:8; Revelation 7:6; Revelation 5:11.

εκ ek G1537 "out from" Prep

The preposition 'out from' shows movement or origin, like in John 6:31 and Acts 9:3. It helps us understand where people or things come from or are going.

φυλης phulē G5443 "tribe" Noun-GSF

A tribe or clan, like the tribes of Israel in Matthew 19:28 and Romans 11:1.

Usage: Occurs in 23 NT verses. KJV: kindred, tribe See also: Acts 13:21; Revelation 5:9; Hebrews 7:13.

γαδ Gad G1045 "Gad" Noun-PRI

Gad was a tribe of Israelites, named after one of Jacob's sons, as mentioned in Genesis 30:11 and Revelation 7:5. The tribe of Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. They were part of the Israelites who received land from God.

Definition: Γάδ, ὁ, indecl. (Heb. גָּד), Gad (Gen.30:11 49:13, al.): Rev.7:5.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 1 NT verses. KJV: Gad See also: Revelation 7:5.

δωδεκα dōdeka G1427 "twelve" Adj-NUI

This word means the number twelve, like the twelve apostles in Matthew 10:1. It is used to describe a dozen of something in the Bible.

Definition: δώδεκα, οἱ, αἱ, τά indecl. numeral, twelve: Mat.9:20 10:1, al.; οἱ δ., the apostles, Mat.10:5, Mrk.4:10, al.; in Act.19:7 24:11, for Rec. δεκαδύο. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 59 NT verses. KJV: twelve See also: 1 Corinthians 15:5; Mark 8:19; James 1:1.

χιλιαδες chilias G5505 "thousand" Noun-NPF

A thousand is a large number, as seen in Luke 14:31 and Acts 4:4, where many people believed in Jesus. This number represents a big group or quantity.

Usage: Occurs in 13 NT verses. KJV: thousand See also: 1 Corinthians 10:8; Revelation 7:6; Revelation 5:11.

Study Notes — Revelation 7:5

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Revelation 7:5 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Revelation 7:5
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Revelation 7:5
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Revelation 7:5
Trapp's Commentary on Revelation 7:5
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Revelation 7:5
Cambridge Bible on Revelation 7:5
Barnes' Notes on Revelation 7:5
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Sermons on Revelation 7:5

Context — 144,000 Sealed

3“Do not harm the land or sea or trees until we have placed a seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God.” 4And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel:

5From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,

6from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, 7from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000,

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Exodus 1:2–4	Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher.
2	Numbers 10:14–27	First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun. Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it. Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command. Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai was over the division of the tribe of Simeon, and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad. Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival. Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command. Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh, and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin. Finally, the divisions of the camp of Dan set out under their standard, serving as the rear guard for all units, with Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai in command. Pagiel son of Ocran was over the division of the tribe of Asher, and Ahira son of Enan was over the division of the tribe of Naphtali.
3	Numbers 13:4–16	and these were their names: From the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur; from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori; from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh; from the tribe of Issachar, Igal son of Joseph; from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun; from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu; from the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel son of Sodi; from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph), Gaddi son of Susi; from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli; from the tribe of Asher, Sethur son of Michael; from the tribe of Naphtali, Nahbi son of Vophsi; and from the tribe of Gad, Geuel son of Machi. These were the names of the men Moses sent to spy out the land; and Moses gave to Hoshea son of Nun the name Joshua.
4	Numbers 1:4–15	And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you. These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab; from Issachar, Nethanel son of Zuar; from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur; from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni; from Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai; from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran; from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel; and from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.”
5	1 Corinthians 2:1–2	When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

Revelation 7:5 Summary

Revelation 7:5 tells us that God is sealing 12,000 people from each of the tribes of Israel, starting with the tribe of Judah. This means that God is choosing and protecting a specific group of people to fulfill His plan, just like He chose the Israelites in the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 7:6-8). The sealing is a sign of God's love and protection, and it reminds us that we are all part of God's bigger plan to redeem and restore the world, as seen in Revelation 21:1-4. As we read about the sealing of the tribes, we can remember that God is our Shepherd and Protector, and He will guide and care for us through all the challenges of life (Psalm 23:1-4).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the tribe of Judah being mentioned first in Revelation 7:5?

The tribe of Judah is mentioned first because Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, comes from this tribe, as seen in Revelation 5:5, and this emphasizes His role as the Savior of God's people, as prophesied in Genesis 49:10.

Why are the tribes of Israel being sealed in Revelation 7:5?

The tribes of Israel are being sealed to protect them from the coming judgment, as commanded in Revelation 7:3, and this sealing is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to bless all nations through his descendants, as seen in Genesis 12:3 and Galatians 3:8.

What does the number 12,000 represent in Revelation 7:5?

The number 12,000 represents a complete and perfect number of people from each tribe who are being sealed by God, emphasizing God's sovereignty and perfect plan, as also seen in the 12 apostles and the 12 gates of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:21.

How does Revelation 7:5 relate to the rest of the book of Revelation?

Revelation 7:5 is part of a larger vision given to John, showing the fulfillment of God's plan to redeem and restore His people, as seen in Revelation 7:9-10, and this vision is connected to the larger narrative of the book of Revelation, which describes the ultimate triumph of God over evil and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth, as seen in Revelation 21:1-4.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean to be 'sealed' by God, and how can I experience this in my own life?
How does the mention of specific tribes in Revelation 7:5 relate to my own identity and heritage as a child of God?
What does the perfection and completeness represented by the number 12,000 say about God's character and plan for His people?
How can I trust in God's sovereignty and perfect plan, even when I don't understand the circumstances of my life?
What hope and comfort can I find in the promise of God's protection and sealing, as seen in Revelation 7:5?

Gill's Exposition on Revelation 7:5

Of the tribe of Judah [were] sealed twelve thousand,.... Judah is mentioned first, because Christ sprung from that tribe, and the pure worship of God was preserved in it; and that itself was

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Revelation 7:5

Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. Judah (praise) stands first, as Jesus' tribe.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Revelation 7:5

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Trapp's Commentary on Revelation 7:5

5 Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. Ver. 5. Twelve thousand] Out of each tribe so many. God inclines towards all the elect with an equal good will; neither shall any one complain justly that others have been more regarded than he, as one well observeth here.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Revelation 7:5

Verse 5. - 8. Of the tribe of Juda, c.] First, we are to observe that the tribe of Levi is here mentioned, though that tribe had no inheritance in Israel but they now belonged to the spiritual priesthood. Secondly, That the tribe of Dan, which had an inheritance, is here omitted; as also the tribe of Ephraim. Thirdly, That the tribe of Joseph is here added in the place of Ephraim. Ephraim and Dan, being the principal promoters of idolatry, are left out in this enumeration.

Cambridge Bible on Revelation 7:5

5–8. Were sealed is not genuine except in the first and last clauses: and even then it is strictly a participle, not a verb: read “of the tribe of Judah, 12,000 sealed, of the tribe of Reuben, 12,000, of the tribe of Gad, 12,000, &c.… of the tribe of Benjamin 12,000 sealed.” It is a question whether there is any principle in the order of the names. Judah is no doubt named first, as the tribe of David and of the Son of David: then Reuben as the eldest son of Israel, while Joseph and Benjamin, the two youngest, come last. Gad and Asher, Simeon and Levi, Issachar and Zebulun are also mentioned in pairs, according to their parentage and the order of their births: but the pairs themselves are not grouped either in order of age or of the dignity of the mother. It is curious, and has never been really satisfactorily accounted for, that while we have Joseph given under that name, instead of Ephraim, we have Manasseh mentioned coordinately as one of the twelve tribes: room being made for him, not as in many O. T. enumerations, by the omission of Levi, who had no part nor inheritance with his brethren, but by the omission of Dan. Numbers 13:11 is some sort of analogy for the name of Joseph being appropriated to one of the two tribes descended from him: for the omission of Dan, the nearest analogy is the omission of Simeon in the blessing of Moses, Deuteronomy 33. The traditional view is, that Dan is omitted because Antichrist will come of that tribe: but the grounds for that opinion are very slight; it rests mainly on this omission itself, for no one would naturally understand Genesis 49:17 as implying that Dan would be an evil power. Others have suggested that Dan is omitted because they early fell into idolatry (Judges 18); but all Israel fell into worse idolatry, sooner or later: others again imagine that this tribe had been long extinct, because it is omitted in the enumeration of the tribes in the early chapters of Chronicles: but Zebulun is also omitted there, though both tribes were powerful in David’s time, 1 Chronicles 12:33; 1 Chronicles 12:35. The case is not quite parallel where, in Revelation 21:12; Revelation 21:14, we have only room for the names of twelve tribes and twelve apostles: it will follow from Ezekiel 48:31-34, that Dan is there included, and that Joseph only counts as one: and though either the name of St Paul or St Matthias (probably the former) must be omitted to keep the number of the apostles down to twelve, yet the omission is not pointed or express. We have no occasion to ask there why St Paul is omitted, while here we cannot help asking why Dan is: probably there is a reason, but we had better confess we do not know it. It is worth noticing that in Revelation 7:7 there is some authority for the reading Isaschar—the name is always so spelt in the O.

Barnes' Notes on Revelation 7:5

Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand - That is, a selection was made, or a number sealed, as if it had been made from one of the tribes of the children of Israel - the tribe of Judah.

Whedon's Commentary on Revelation 7:5

IV. THE SEVEN , Revelation 7:1 to Revelation 20:10.Of the trumpets, the first four are mundane, or earthly; each of the four blasts draws down a judgment upon some creational point, as earth, sea,

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