And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. (Revelation 4:5)
Or, “seven fiery lamps.” See on ch. 5:6. Although these bear a superficial resemblance to the seven golden “candlesticks” of ch. 1:12, these are called “lamps” (lampades) rather than “candlesticks,” or “lampstands” (luchnia; see on ch. 1:12). Furthermore, they are clearly said to represent the seven Spirits of God, whereas those in ch. 1 represent the seven churches (see v. 20). On the basis of this symbolism some have identified the “door” (ch. 4:1) as one opening into the first apartment of the heavenly sanctuary.