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Book of Revelation - Chapter 7 - Verse 7

7:7
Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.

Meaning

The verse you are referring to is from the Book of Revelation in the New Testament. In this particular verse, it mentions the sealing of twelve thousand individuals from each of the tribes of Simeon, Levi, and Issachar. The act of being sealed in this context symbolizes God's protection and ownership over them. In biblical times, sealing was a way of marking and protecting something valuable. By sealing these individuals, God is signifying that they are set apart and secure in His care amidst the turbulent events described in the book of Revelation. The selection of these specific tribes is significant in biblical history as they were all part of the twelve tribes of Israel, descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob. Through this symbolic act of sealing, God is showing his faithfulness to His chosen people and his commitment to preserving them through trials and tribulations.

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