Commentary

Revelation 4

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

The notes that made the Scofield Bible famous. They read Scripture through dispensationalism, a framework many Christians do not share: read with discernment.

Verses 1–5

Come up hither

This call seems clearly to indicate the fulfilment of 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17. The word "church" does not again occur in the Revelation till all is fulfilled.

Verses 6–7

beasts

living creatures. (See Scofield "Ezekiel 1:5").

Verse 8

beasts

beasts living creatures. (See Scofield "Ezekiel 1:5")

God Almighty Jehovah of hosts. Isaiah 6:3

Verses 9–11

beasts

living creatures. (See Scofield "Ezekiel 1:5")

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.