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Revelation 15:6
ESV and out of the sanctuary came the seven angels with the seven plagues, clothed in pure, bright linen, with golden sashes around their chests.
NIV Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues. They were dressed in clean, shining linen and wore golden sashes around their chests.
NASB and the seven angels who had the seven plagues came out of the temple, clothed in linen, clean and bright, and their chests wrapped with golden sashes.
CSB Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, dressed in pure, bright linen, with golden sashes wrapped around their chests.
NLT The seven angels who were holding the seven plagues came out of the Temple. They were clothed in spotless white linen with gold sashes across their chests.
KJV And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.

What does Revelation 15:6 mean?

Seven angels with seven plagues emerged from the sanctuary. John described the angels as clothed in pure, bright linen. This attire is reminiscent of what Jesus was wearing when He appeared to John (Revelation 1:13). The pure, bright linen represents purity. These angels, therefore, contrast sharply with the evil angels who followed Lucifer in rebellion against God. They represent Christ in His purity and are faithful messengers of God.

Their golden sashes also remind us of what Christ wore when He appeared to John on the island of Patmos. Revelation 1:13 says He wore a golden sash around His chest. Gold symbolizes purity. Exodus 25:11 describes the ark of the covenant as overlaid with pure gold. Also, the table of the presence and its four rings were made of pure gold (Exodus 25:26). Even the plates, dishes, flagons, and bowls used in worship were made of pure gold (Exodus 25:29). In the case of the risen Savior and the seven angels, gold represents both purity and the glory of God.
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