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It is His humanity—His continual manhood—all through eternity and its glories, that makes Him the Shepherd of perfected souls. They follow Him because He is one of themselves, and He could not be the Shepherd unless He were the Lamb.
The Lamb will be the survivors' shepherd, and He will lead them to springs of living water. Perhaps the springs of living water allude to the river that Ezekiel saw flowing from the millennial Temple (Ezekiel 47:1).
What Does Revelation 7:17 Mean? for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes."
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The fate of Christians during the Great Tribulation
The people John identifies as “the great multitude” represent people from all areas of the world. He tells us their robes are white because they “washed their robes… in the blood of the Lamb.” It’s easy to construe that the great multitude represents Christians who, through Jesus’ sacrifice, have accepted Christianity and its fundamental tenets as their faith. The great multitude seemed to appear suddenly before the throne as if they had just arrived. In fact, John tells us they have “come ou...
The multitude wearing white robes
It is unclear whether the Great Multitude and the 144,000 (mentioned in the previous verses) are the same,but where the identity of the 144,000 can be debated, the identity of the Multitude is clear. They are Christians who came out of the Great Tribulation and were likely martyred for their beliefs. Although it is painful to learn that they were martyred, these verses hint at their reward – the multitude will dwell in heaven for eternity.
The Great Tribulation
The events witnessed during the Great Tribulation(as revealed by John when each seal is removed) will include conquest, warfare, famine, plague, great sadness, and fear. Interpretation of Christian status during this time varies between Christian sects. Some believe Christians will be present during the seven-year tribulation, while others believe Christians will be taken to heaven before or even during the event. Regardless, the period will be difficult for non-believers but will allow an op...
The symbolism of the white robes
Soiled articles of clothing are used throughout the Bible to represent defection from Christian tenets. Paradoxically, the white robes are white because they have been washed with the blood of Jesus. This metaphorical visual could hint that the multitude wearing white robes were those who died for their beliefs (martyrdom) but more likely portrays the purity that results from following Jesus.
Palm tree symbolism in Ancient East
In Leviticus 23:40, Moses indicated that branches from palm trees should be used to rejoice at the Feast of Tabernacles. Palm branches are mentioned in other verses as symbols of celebration and victory. From 140 BC to 70 AD, Jewish coins had pictures of palms with the inscription, “The redemption of Zion”.
NIV
The New International Version. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011. Print.
The Message
Peterson, Eugene H. The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 2005. Print.
The NET Bible
Biblical Studies Press. The NET Bible First Edition; Bible. English. NET Bible.; The NET Bible. Biblical Studies Press, 2006. Print.
for the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will be their Shepherd, and He will guide them to springs of the waters of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes [giving them eternal comfort].”
THE DIVINE SHEPHERD (Revelation 7:16-17 continued) Here is the promise of the loving care of the Divine Shepherd for his flock. The picture of the shepherd is something in which both the Old and New Testament delight.
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