Originally posted at A Little Perspective.
Read Revelation 4 at Bible Gateway.
Rev 4:2-11 chiastic structure
1a) Rev 4:2-3, The glory of the Lord + of His throne;
1b) Rev 4:4-6a, The thrones of the 24 elders / the glory of the throne room;
1c) Rev 4:6b-8a, The 4 living creatures in the midst of the throne;
1a.1) Rev 4:6b, In the midst of the throne + around the throne were 4 living creatures;
1a.2) Rev 4:6c, Full of eyes before + behind;
central axis) Rev 4:7, The 1st was like a lion + 2nd like a calf + 3rd had a face like a man + 4th was like a flying eagle;
2a.1) Rev 4:8a, The 4 living creatures, each one having 6 wings;
2a.2) Rev 4:8b, Are full of eyes around + within;
central axis) Rev 4:8b, And they do not rest day or night, saying: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!”
2c) Rev 4:9, When the living creatures give glory to Him who sits on the throne;
2b) Rev 4:10, The 24 elders worship Him + cast their crowns before the throne;
2a) Rev 4:11, Extolling the glory of the Lord + His majesty.
My notes on Revelation 4
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