Apocalypse Explained (Whitehead) n. 442

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442. Verse 7. Of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand sealed; of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand sealed; of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand sealed. 7. "Of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand sealed," signifies obedience, and that all who are in obedience are in heaven and come into heaven (n. 443); "of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand sealed," signifies good works (n. 444); "of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand sealed," signifies faith and salvation (n. 445).


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