Symbolism in Revelation 1 JST, Revelation 1:4 Servants or leaders over the seven churches in Asia 4 Verse Reference 6 D&C 76:51-59Status of those who inherit.

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Symbolism in Revelation 1 JST, Revelation 1:4 Servants or leaders over the seven churches in Asia 4 Verse Reference 6 D&C 76:51-59Status 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 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 4:12The word of God, rendering judgment on the wicked and freeing the innocent 16 Verse Reference 18 2 Nephi 9:10-13Keys that unlock the doors of spiritual and physical death InterpretationSymbol Sharp, two-edged sword Keys of hell and death