Counting the 4 living creatures and the 24 elders
Many wonder who are the 4 living creatures and the 24 elders of revelation. Here are the bible verses where they are introduced.
(Revelation 4:4-6) And round about the throne [there are] twenty-four thrones, and upon these thrones [I saw] seated twenty-four elders dressed in white outer garments, and upon their heads golden crowns. And out of the throne there are proceeding lightnings and voices and thunders; and [there are] seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, and these mean the seven spirits of God. And before the throne there is, as it were, a glassy sea like crystal. And in the midst of the throne and around the throne [there are] four living creatures that are full of eyes in front and behind.”
So who are these creatures? The book of revelation consists of 7 each of seals, trumpets, thunders, and bowls. 7×4=28. This is the same total for the 4 living creatures and 24 elders. So each of the 28 are angels or groups of angels (in reference to the first 4 seals) who present the final judgments of Jehovah God during the last days or re-creation.
