The 144 Thousand

Bassnah

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In Revelation 7, the number 144,000 is mentioned as being sealed from each of the twelve tribes of Israel. This number is also referenced in Revelation 14, where they are described as being redeemed from the earth and following the Lamb wherever he goes. There are varying interpretations regarding the literal or symbolic nature of this number, with some interpreting it as a literal group of Jewish believers and others seeing it as a symbolic representation of all Christians.
 
This 144,000 just speaks of those of the people of Israel who came to Christ as the complete number before the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple. Jeremiah includes Rev 14 where, in verses 4-5, the 144,000 were the first fruits of redemption by Christ. There can no longer be firstfruits of those being saved through Christ.
 
I believe the 144000 is symbolical of the totality of the Spiritual Israel, or the Church, the Spiritual Seed of Abraham through Christ Gal 3:29

29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
 
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