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Samuel Johnson · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Johnson points out that "John does not attempt to describe the ‘Someone sitting on’ the throne (cf. 1Ki 22:19; 2Ch 18:18; Ps 47:8; Isa 6:1–5; Eze 1:26–28; Sir 1:8)” (See Revelation Commentary in Expositor's Bible Commentary) John will go on to only tell us what this One is LIKE. A T
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Johnson writes that "There are at least thirteen different views of their identity, ranging from the twenty-four ruling stars (or judges) in the heavens to the simple figure of wholeness and fullness (cf. I Saw a New Earth, p. 83)!" (See Revelation) Mark Hitchcock notes that "In Revelation there are 12 references to a group called the “twenty-four elders,” or “elders” (Rev 4:4,10; Rev 5:5,6,8,11,14; Rev 7:11, 13; Rev 11:16; Rev 14:3; Rev 19:4). There are three main views concerning their identities: (1) angelic beings; (2) all of the redeemed, including Israel (the 12 tribes) and the church (12 apostles); and (3) the church (ED: HE FAVORS THIS LATTER GROUP). (See his full discussion in 101 Answers to Questions About the Book of Revelation) It is clear from reviewing a number of commentaries by conservative writers that there is a major disagreement on the identity of these 24 elders, many favoring that they are 24 redeemed men (representative of all the redeemed) while others favor they are 24 celestial beings akin to angels. I think this is one of those sections of the Revelation where we will have to agree to disagree. And regardless of which side you come down on, it does not significantly affect the way one interprets the overall message of the Revelation. Below are some who favor each group. John