Revelation 4:5

Lightnings and thunderings and voices. A favorite expression with John (see chs. 8:5; 11:19; 16:18), probably portraying power and majesty (see Job 37:4, 5; Ps. 29:3, 4; Eze. 1:13).

Seven lamps of fire. Or, “seven fiery lamps.” See on ch. 5:6. Although these bear a superficial resemblance to the seven golden “candlesticks” of ch. 1:12, these are called “lamps” (lampades) rather than “candlesticks,” or “lampstands” (luchnia; see on ch. 1:12). Furthermore, they are clearly said to represent the seven Spirits of God, whereas those in ch. 1 represent the seven churches (see v. 20). On the basis of this symbolism some have identified the “door” (ch. 4:1) as one opening into the first apartment of the heavenly sanctuary.

Seven Spirits. See on ch. 1:4.