There was a rainbow round about the throne

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There was a rainbow round about the throne.”

Revelation 4

Revelation 4:2, 3

jasper of a rich and brilliant colour

Revelation 4:2, 3

and a sardine stone of blood red hue

Revelation 4:2, 3

Lest the brightness indicated by the jasper, and the fiery justice symbolised by the sardine stone, should repel the gaze of faith, the throne is surrounded by the covenant rainbow, in which the predominating colour is the gentle green, the ensign of mercy.

Revelation 4:4

These represent the church glorified in heaven. Royal ones, for they are crowned; priestly ones, and therefore clothed in white. “He hath made us unto our God kings and priests.”

Revelation 4:6

Probably representing some noble order of creatures which are very near to God, and serve him with great watchfulness and ardour. Perhaps above all angels, cherubim and seraphim, these four orders of beings rise into greater nearness to God.

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