And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
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Gill's Exposition
And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal,.... By which is meant, not heaven, nor the souls of the blessed there, nor the multitude of the holy angels, nor the first converts to…
Barnes' Notes
And before the throne there was a sea of glass - An expanse spread out like a sea composed of glass: that is, that was pellucid and transparent like glass. It is not uncommon to compare the sea with…
Adam Clarke
Four beasts - Τεσσαρα ζωα· Four living creatures or four animals. The word beast is very improperly used here and elsewhere in this description. Wiclif first used it, and translators in general have…
We have here an account of a second vision with which the apostle John was favoured: After this, that is, not only "after I had seen the vision of Christ walking in the midst of the golden…
Cambridge Bible
a sea of glass As there was a brazen "sea" in front of Solomon's Temple, 1Ki 7:23 &c. We find from Rev 11:19; Rev 15:5, &c. that St John was now in front of the heavenly Temple whether the Throne was…
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