1 After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree.

A. After the sealing of all God’s people appear four angels (the 4 living creatures around the throne) holding the four winds.

B. The number 4 is dominant in this verse. The physical things of this earth are being discussed.

C. This is a picture of God delaying the destruction of this earth. Certain things must take place first. NOTE: God works on God’s schedule, not on our calendar. God had other things in His plan that must be done first.

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Old Testament