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Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/7.htm">New King James Version</a> of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> from the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand, from the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand, and from the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand were sealed. <a href="/nasb/revelation/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> from the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand, from the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand, from the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand were sealed. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> from the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand, from the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand, from the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand were sealed. <a href="/lsb/revelation/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000, from the tribe of Joseph 12,000, from the tribe of Benjamin, 12,000 having been sealed. <a href="/amp/revelation/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> twelve thousand from the tribe of Zebulun, twelve thousand from the tribe of Joseph, and twelve thousand from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed (marked, redeemed, protected). <a href="/csb/revelation/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000 from the tribe of Joseph, 12,000 sealed from the tribe of Benjamin. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000 from the tribe of Joseph, 12,000 sealed from the tribe of Benjamin. <a href="/asv/revelation/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> Of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. <a href="/cev/revelation/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 12,000 from Zebulun, 12,000 from Joseph, and 12,000 from Benjamin. <a href="/erv/revelation/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> Of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand: Of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand: Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. <a href="/gwt/revelation/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000 from the tribe of Joseph, 12,000 from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed. <a href="/isv/revelation/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> 12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000 from the tribe of Joseph, and 12,000 from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed. <a href="/msb/revelation/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000, from the tribe of Joseph 12,000, and from the tribe of Benjamin 12,000. <a href="/net/revelation/7.htm">NET Bible</a> from the tribe of Zebulun, twelve thousand, from the tribe of Joseph, twelve thousand, from the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand were sealed. <a href="/nheb/revelation/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand, of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand, of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. <a href="/wbt/revelation/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. <a href="/wey/revelation/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Of the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000; Of the tribe of Joseph, 12,000; Of the tribe of Benjamin, 12,000. <a href="/web/revelation/7.htm">World English Bible</a> of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand, of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand, and of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed. <a href="/blb/revelation/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> out of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand, out of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand, out of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand having been sealed. <a href="/ylt/revelation/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand were sealed; of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed. <a href="/slt/revelation/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Of the tribe of Zabulon twelve thousand sealed. Of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand sealed. Of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand sealed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Of the tribe of Zabulon, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Joseph, twelve thousand signed: Of the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand signed. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> From the tribe of Zebulun, twelve thousand were sealed. From the tribe of Joseph, twelve thousand were sealed. From the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand were sealed. <a href="/nabre/revelation/7.htm">New American Bible</a> twelve thousand from the tribe of Zebulun, twelve thousand from the tribe of Joseph, and twelve thousand were marked from the tribe of Benjamin. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> from the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand, from the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand, from the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand sealed.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Of the tribe of Zab’u-lon, twelve thousand; of the tribe of Joseph, twelve thousand; of the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> From the tribe of Zebulon, 12,000; from the tribe of Joseph, 12,000; from the tribe of Benjamin, 12,000 sealed.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> of the tribe of Zabulon, twelve thousand were sealed: of the tribe of Joseph, twelve thousand were sealed: of the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand were sealed.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve thousand; of the tribe of Joseph, twelve thousand; of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. <a href="/haweis/revelation/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Of the tribe of Zebulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand, of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand, of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. <a href="/wey/revelation/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Of the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000; Of the tribe of Joseph, 12,000; Of the tribe of Benjamin, 12,000. <a href="/worrell/revelation/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Of the tribe of Zebulon, twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Joseph, twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Benjamin, twelve thousand were sealed. <a href="/worsley/revelation/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand: of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand: of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. <a href="/parallel/revelation/7-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=1469" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/7.htm">144,000 Sealed</a> …7from the tribe of Simeon 12,000, from the tribe of Levi 12,000, from the tribe of Issachar 12,000, 8<a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: Ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/5443.htm" title="5443: phylēs (N-GFS) -- A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan.">the tribe</a> <a href="/greek/2194.htm" title="2194: Zaboulōn (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Zabulon, a region of Palestine.">of Zebulun</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-NFP) -- Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.">12,000,</a> <a href="/greek/5505.htm" title="5505: chiliades (N-NFP) -- A thousand, the number one thousand. From chilioi; one thousand."></a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/5443.htm" title="5443: phylēs (N-GFS) -- A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan.">the tribe</a> <a href="/greek/2501.htm" title="2501: Iōsēph (N-GMS) -- Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">of Joseph</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-NFP) -- Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.">12,000,</a> <a href="/greek/5505.htm" title="5505: chiliades (N-NFP) -- A thousand, the number one thousand. From chilioi; one thousand."></a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">and from</a> <a href="/greek/5443.htm" title="5443: phylēs (N-GFS) -- A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan.">the tribe</a> <a href="/greek/958.htm" title="958: Beniamin (N-GMS) -- Benjamin, youngest son of Jacob, founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Benjamin, an Israelite.">of Benjamin</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-NFP) -- Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.">12,000</a> <a href="/greek/5505.htm" title="5505: chiliades (N-NFP) -- A thousand, the number one thousand. From chilioi; one thousand."></a> <a href="/greek/4972.htm" title="4972: esphragismenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- To seal, set a seal upon. From sphragis; to stamp for security or preservation; by implication, to keep secret, to attest."></a> 9After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/49-27.htm">Genesis 49:27</a> Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.” <a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23-26</a> The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. / The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali. ... <a href="/numbers/1-3.htm">Numbers 1:3-15</a> You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army. / And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you. / These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; ... <a href="/numbers/1-32.htm">Numbers 1:32-35</a> From the sons of Joseph: From the sons of Ephraim, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500. / And from the sons of Manasseh, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, ... <a href="/numbers/2-18.htm">Numbers 2:18-23</a> On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud, / and his division numbers 40,500. / The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, ... <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Numbers 10:22-27</a> Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command. / Gamaliel son of Pedahzur was over the division of the tribe of Manasseh, / and Abidan son of Gideoni was over the division of the tribe of Benjamin. ... <a href="/numbers/26-38.htm">Numbers 26:38-41</a> These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, / the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. / And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Deuteronomy 33:12</a> Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.” <a href="/deuteronomy/33-22.htm">Deuteronomy 33:22</a> Concerning Dan he said: “Dan is a lion’s cub, leaping out of Bashan.” <a href="/joshua/18-11.htm">Joshua 18:11-28</a> The first lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Benjamin. Their allotted territory lay between the tribes of Judah and Joseph: / On the north side their border began at the Jordan, went up past the northern slope of Jericho, headed west through the hill country, and came out at the wilderness of Beth-aven. / From there the border crossed over to the southern slope of Luz (that is, Bethel) and went down to Ataroth-addar on the hill south of Lower Beth-horon. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a> These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-6.htm">1 Chronicles 7:6-12</a> The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. / The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. / The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">1 Chronicles 12:29</a> From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time. <a href="/ezekiel/48-24.htm">Ezekiel 48:24-27</a> Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. / Zebulun will have one portion bordering the territory of Issachar from east to west. ... <a href="/ezekiel/48-31.htm">Ezekiel 48:31-34</a> the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. / On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan. / On the south side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Simeon, the gate of Issachar, and the gate of Zebulun. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/revelation/7-5.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/revelation/7-7.htm">Sealed</a> <a href="/revelation/7-7.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/revelation/7-7.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/revelation/7-7.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/matthew/4-15.htm">Zabulon</a> <a href="/matthew/4-15.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/matthew/4-15.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/genesis/30-24.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/revelation/20-3.htm">Sealed</a> <a href="/revelation/9-16.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/revelation/11-9.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/revelation/11-3.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Zabulon</a> <a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 7</div>1. <a href="/revelation/7-1.htm">An angel seals the servants of God in their foreheads.</a> 4. <a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">The number of those who were sealed of the tribes of Israel: 144,000.</a> 9. <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Of all the other nations an innumerable multitude, which stand before the throne.</a> 14. <a href="/revelation/7-14.htm">Their robes were washed in the blood of the Lamb.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>from the tribe of Zebulun 12,000 The tribe of Zebulun, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was named after the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. Zebulun's territory was located in the northern part of Israel, near the Sea of Galilee, which was significant for trade and commerce. This tribe is mentioned in <a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a>, where Jacob prophesies that Zebulun will dwell by the seashore and become a haven for ships. The inclusion of Zebulun in <a href="/revelation/7-8.htm">Revelation 7:8</a> highlights the fulfillment of God's promises to the tribes of Israel, emphasizing their role in the eschatological gathering of God's people. The number 12,000 symbolizes completeness and perfection, representing a full contingent from each tribe.from the tribe of Joseph 12,000 Joseph, one of Jacob's sons, is often represented by his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, who were adopted by Jacob as his own (<a href="/genesis/48-5.htm">Genesis 48:5</a>). In Revelation, the tribe of Joseph is mentioned instead of Ephraim, possibly due to Ephraim's association with idolatry (<a href="/hosea/4-17.htm">Hosea 4:17</a>). Joseph's inclusion signifies the preservation and restoration of the tribes, despite their historical failings. The number 12,000 again symbolizes completeness, indicating the full inclusion of Joseph's descendants in the redeemed community. Joseph's life is a type of Christ, as he was a savior to his family during famine, paralleling Christ's role as the Savior of humanity.and from the tribe of Benjamin 12,000 Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, was known for his fierce warriors (<a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Judges 20:16</a>). The tribe of Benjamin held a strategic position in Israel, with its territory including Jerusalem. Benjamin's inclusion in <a href="/revelation/7-8.htm">Revelation 7:8</a> underscores the unity and restoration of all tribes in the end times. The number 12,000 signifies the complete and perfect gathering of Benjamin's descendants. Benjamin's story is intertwined with that of Saul, Israel's first king, and the Apostle Paul, both of whom were Benjamites, highlighting the tribe's historical and spiritual significance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_zebulun.htm">Tribe of Zebulun</a> One of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Zebulun, the sixth son of Jacob and Leah. Known for its maritime activities and trade. 2. <a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_joseph.htm">Tribe of Joseph</a> In this context, it likely refers to the tribe of Ephraim, as Joseph's inheritance was divided between his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. Joseph was Jacob's eleventh son, known for his faithfulness and leadership in Egypt. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_benjamin.htm">Tribe of Benjamin</a> The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Benjamin's tribe was known for its warriors and played a significant role in Israel's history. 4. <a href="/topical/1/144,000_sealed.htm">144,000 Sealed</a> This event describes the sealing of 12,000 individuals from each of the twelve tribes of Israel, symbolizing God's protection and preservation of His people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_great_tribulation.htm">The Great Tribulation</a> The broader context of <a href="/bsb/revelation/7.htm">Revelation 7</a> involves the period of great suffering and trial before the final establishment of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> The sealing of the tribes demonstrates God's unwavering commitment to His covenant with Israel. Believers can trust in God's promises in their own lives. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_identity_and_heritage.htm">Spiritual Identity and Heritage</a> Understanding our spiritual heritage in Christ is crucial. Just as the tribes have a unique identity, so do believers as part of God's family. <a href="/topical/p/protection_and_preservation.htm">Protection and Preservation</a> The sealing signifies divine protection. In times of trial, believers can find assurance in God's protective care. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The inclusion of all tribes highlights the unity and diversity within God's people. The church today should reflect this unity amidst diversity. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_tribulation.htm">Endurance through Tribulation</a> The context of the Great Tribulation encourages believers to endure hardships with the hope of ultimate redemption and victory in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 7</a> <a href="/q/jacob's_prophecies_in_the_bible.htm">What are Jacob's prophecies in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_work.htm">Who are the Sons of Jacob?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_ephraim_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ephraim in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/does_144,000_conflict_with_lost_tribes.htm">Revelation 7:4 states 144,000 are sealed from the tribes of Israel; does this number conflict with historical records of the 'lost' tribes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand, Ephraim is omitted, while Manasses is inserted. Wordsworth considers that this is on account of the rebellions character of the tribe of Ephraim (see <a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">1 Kings 12:25</a>; <a href="/isaiah/7-9.htm">Isaiah 7:9, 17</a>; <a href="/hosea/5.htm">Hosea 5</a>, etc.). But Ephraim is sometimes identical with Joseph (cf. <a href="/psalms/78-67.htm">Psalm 78:67</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/37-16.htm">Ezekiel 37:16</a>), who here finds a place among the twelve. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/7-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>from Ἐκ (Ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] tribe φυλῆς (phylēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5443.htm">Strong's 5443: </a> A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan. of Zebulun Ζαβουλὼν (Zaboulōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2194.htm">Strong's 2194: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Zabulon, a region of Palestine. 12,000 {}, δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] tribe φυλῆς (phylēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5443.htm">Strong's 5443: </a> A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan. of Joseph Ἰωσὴφ (Iōsēph) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2501.htm">Strong's 2501: </a> Joseph, a proper name. Of Hebrew origin; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites. 12,000 {}, δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen. [and] from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] tribe φυλῆς (phylēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5443.htm">Strong's 5443: </a> A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan. of Benjamin Βενιαμὶν (Beniamin) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_958.htm">Strong's 958: </a> Benjamin, youngest son of Jacob, founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Benjamin, an Israelite. 12,000 {}. δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. 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