Seven Eyes
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The concept of the "Seven Eyes" appears in several passages of the Bible, symbolizing divine omniscience, wisdom, and the comprehensive vision of God. This imagery is primarily found in the prophetic and apocalyptic literature of the Old and New Testaments.

Zechariah 3:9
In the book of Zechariah, the "Seven Eyes" are first mentioned in the context of a vision concerning Joshua the high priest. Zechariah 3:9 states, "See the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave on it an inscription,’ declares the LORD of Hosts, ‘and I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day." Here, the "Seven Eyes" on the stone symbolize God's perfect knowledge and His watchful presence over His people. The stone is often interpreted as a messianic symbol, pointing to Christ as the cornerstone of God's redemptive plan.

Zechariah 4:10
Further elaboration is found in Zechariah 4:10 , which reads, "For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand." This passage emphasizes God's active involvement and oversight in the rebuilding of the temple, signifying His approval and guidance in the seemingly small beginnings of His divine purposes.

Revelation 5:6
The imagery of the "Seven Eyes" is also present in the New Testament, specifically in the book of Revelation. Revelation 5:6 describes a vision of the Lamb: "Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth." In this apocalyptic vision, the "Seven Eyes" are associated with the seven Spirits of God, indicating the fullness of the Holy Spirit and His pervasive presence and insight throughout the earth. The Lamb, representing Jesus Christ, embodies divine authority and perfect wisdom.

Theological Significance
The "Seven Eyes" serve as a powerful symbol of God's omniscience and His intimate involvement in the affairs of the world. They reflect the completeness and perfection of God's vision, suggesting that nothing escapes His notice. In the context of biblical prophecy, the "Seven Eyes" assure believers of God's sovereign control and His ability to execute His plans with precision and care.

Symbolism in Biblical Literature
The number seven in biblical literature often signifies completeness or perfection, further reinforcing the idea that God's vision and understanding are perfect and all-encompassing. The "Seven Eyes" thus convey a message of hope and assurance to the faithful, reminding them of God's vigilant presence and His ultimate authority over creation.

In summary, the "Seven Eyes" in the Bible symbolize the perfect and all-seeing wisdom of God, His active presence in the world, and His comprehensive understanding of all things. This imagery underscores the divine attributes of omniscience and omnipresence, providing comfort and assurance to believers throughout the ages.
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Seven Churches

Seven Spirits

Seven Stars

Seven: Days: Dedication of the Temple Lasted Double

Seven: Days: Defilements Lasted For

Seven: Days: Ezekiel Sits by the Chebar River in Astonishment For

Seven: Days: Fasts of

Seven: Days: Mourning for Jacob Lasted For

Seven: Days: Noah in the Ark Before the Great Flood For

Seven: Days: Noah Remains in the Ark After Sending Forth the Dove For

Seven: Days: Paul Stays at Puteoli For

Seven: Days: Paul Waits at Tyre For

Seven: Days: Saul Directed by Samuel to Stay at Gilgal Awaiting the Prophet's Command For

Seven: Days: The Consecration of Priests and Altars Lasted For

Seven: Days: The Elders of Jabesh-Gilead Ask for a Truce of

Seven: Days: The Feast of Ahasuerus Continued For

Seven: Days: The Feast of Tabernacles Lasted For

Seven: Days: The Firstborn of Flocks and Sheep Must Remain With Their Mothers, Before Being offered

Seven: Days: The Israelites Encircled Jericho For

Seven: Days: The Passover Lasted For

Seven: Days: The Plague of Bloody Waters in Egypt Lasted For

Seven: Days: The Sympathy for Job by Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar For

Seven: Days: Week Consists of

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens of Liberality

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens of Many Sons

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens of the Ceremonially Clean Creatures Taken Into Noah's Ark

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Abraham Gives Abimelech Seven Lambs

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Elisha's Servant Looked Seven Times for the Appearance of Rain

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Naaman Was Required to Wash in the Jordan River Seven Times

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Rams and Bullocks to the Number of, Required in Sarifices

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Angels With Seven Plagues

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Angels With Seven Trumpets

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Chamberlains at the Court of Ahasuerus

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Congregations in Asia

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Counsellors at the Court of Artaxerxes

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Cows and Seven Ears of Grain in Pharaoh's Vision

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Eyes of the Lord

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Golden Lampstands

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Golden Vials

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Heads and Seven Crowns

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Horns and Seven Eyes

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Kings

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Lamps and Pipes

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Magi (Wise Men)

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Maidens Given to Esther

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Plagues

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Princes

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Seals

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Servants (Greek: Diakonoi) in the Jerusalem Congregations

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Shepherds to be Sent Forth Against Assyria

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Spirits

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Stars

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Thunders

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Seven Women Will Seek a Polyandrous Marriage

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Silver Was Purified Seven Times

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: The Heat of Nebuchadnezzars Furnace Was Intensified Sevenfold

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: The Light of the Sun Was Intensified Sevenfold

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: The Scarlet-Colored Beast Having Seven Heads

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: The Seven Steps in the Temple Seen in Ezekiel's Vision

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: The Sprinkling of Blood Seven Times

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: The Sprinkling of Oil Seven Times

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: The Threatened Punishment of Israel Was Sevenfold

Seven: Miscellany of Sevens: Worshiping Seven Times a Day

Seven: Months: Holy Convocations in the Seventh Month

Seven: The Israelites Surrounded Jericho Seven Times, and on the Seventh Day Sounding Seven Trumpets

Seven: Weeks in Daniel's Vision Concerning the Coming of the Messiah For

Seven: Weeks: Ten Times For

Seven: Weeks: The Period Between the Passover Feast and the Feast of Pentecost

Seven: Years of Abundance For

Seven: Years: A Famine Lasted in Canaan For

Seven: Years: A Famine Lasted in Egypt For

Seven: Years: Jacob Serves for Each of his Wives For

Seven: Years: Seven Times, the Period Between the Jubilees

Seven: Years: The Insanity of Nebuchadnezzar For

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