1. Angel: The mystical representation of one not actually seen. So used of Jehovah (Matt. 18:10; Acts 12:15).
4. The Seven Spirits: The Holy Ghost in His varied operations of governmental power (Rev. 4:5). [Seven is spiritual completeness, the highest indivisible number.]
12. Seven Golden Candlesticks: [Lamp-stands] Responsible vessels of light on earth in their totality.
13. Garment Down to the Foot: Garb of priestly discrimination, not now in service, but judging.
Golden Girdle: Divine righteousness and faithfulness (Isa. 11:5).
14. White Like Wool. The divine glory of the ancient of days, viewed in that character (Dan. 7:9).
Eyes As a Flame of Fire: Attribute of searching, intelligent judgment; judicial discernment.
15. Feet Like Fine Brass: Righteousness in dealing with man in his responsibility.
Voice As the Sound of Many Waters: Overwhelming power and majesty (Ezek. 1:24; 43:2).
16. Seven Stars: Completeness of subordinate authority under Christ in light.
Sharp Two-Edged Sword: Searching judgment of the word of God (Isa. 49:2; Heb. 4:12).
Countenance As the Sun: Splendor of supreme authority.
18. Keys of Death and of Hades: Power over death and the departed state.
20. Angels of the Seven Churches: The moral representatives of the responsibility of the assemblies. A symbolical representation of the assembly viewed in those responsible in it.