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# Revelation 05 General Notes #
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#### Structure and formatting ####
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Some translations indent each line of poetry to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with the poetry in 4:8, 11.
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#### Special concepts in this chapter ####
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##### Sealed scroll #####
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A sealed scroll contains a written message hidden and waiting to be read. The scroll can only be read by the person with the authority to open it.
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##### Twenty-four elders #####
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This is probably a reference to church leaders, but the identity of the twenty-four elders is uncertain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])
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##### Christian prayers #####
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The prayers of Christians are connected with incense. Christian prayers have a good smell to God. He is pleased when Christians pray.
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##### Seven spirits of God #####
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The exact meaning of this phrase is unclear. It is possibly a symbolic reference to the Holy Spirit with the number seven symbolizing "completeness." It may also not be symbolic, and reference seven spirits surrounding the throne of God.
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#### Important figures of speech in this chapter ####
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##### Metaphor #####
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The "Lion of the tribe of Judah" and the "Root of David" are references to Jesus. They are metaphors and they function as titles for Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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## Links: ##
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* __[Revelation 05:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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__[<<](../04/intro.md) | [>>](../06/intro.md)__
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