The Seven Lampstands (Candlesticks) – These represent the seven churches (Revelation 1:20).
The Seven Stars – These symbolize the angels (or messengers) of the seven churches (Revelation 1:20).
The Sword out of Christ’s Mouth – Symbolizes the Word of God (Revelation 1:16, 19:15).
The Seven Spirits of God – Refers to the fullness of the Holy Spirit (Revelation 1:4, 3:1, 4:5, 5:6).
The Golden Bowls of Incense – Represent the prayers of the saints (Revelation 5:8).
The Dragon – Identified as Satan or the Devil (Revelation 12:9, 20:2).
The Beast from the Sea – Represents a kingdom or empire (Revelation 13:1-10).
The Beast from the Earth – Also called the False Prophet, symbolizes religious deception and leadership (Revelation 13:11-18; 16:13; 19:20).
The Woman Clothed with the Sun – Often interpreted as representing Israel (Revelation 12:1).
The Child Born to the Woman – Symbolizes Christ (Revelation 12:5).
The Great Prostitute (Harlot) – Also called “Babylon the Great,” represents first century Israel (Revelation 17:1-5).
The Ten Horns – Symbolize ten kings or rulers who will receive authority with the beast (Revelation 17:12).
The Waters – Represent peoples, multitudes, nations, and languages (Revelation 17:15).
The Scarlet Beast – Represents first century Rome (Revelation 17:3, 17:8-13).
The Heads of the Beast – Represent seven mountains (first century Rome) and also seven kings (emperors from the ministry of Christ to the fall of Jerusalem) (Revelation 17:9-10).
The Lake of Fire – Defined as the second death (Revelation 20:14-15).
The New Jerusalem – Described as the Bride of the Lamb, symbolizing the Church or redeemed people of God (Revelation 21:2, 21:9-10).
The Fine Linen – Represents the righteous acts of the saints (Revelation 19:8).
The White Horse – Symbolizes false Christs or Messiahs (Revelation 6:2; 19:11).
The Pale Horse – Symbolizes death, with Hades following close behind (Revelation 6:8).
The Four Living Creatures – Often interpreted as angelic beings around God’s throne (Revelation 4:6-8).
The White Robes – Symbolize purity and are worn by the martyrs and the redeemed (Revelation 6:11; 7:9, 13-14).
The Lamb – Represents Jesus Christ, the sacrificial Lamb who is victorious (Revelation 5:6, 7:17, etc.).
The Seals on the Scroll – Represent God’s judgments and the unfolding of prophetic events (Revelation 5-8).
The 144,000 – Represent a specific group sealed from the tribes of Israel (Revelation 7:4).
The Two Witnesses – Represent two prophetic figures who would prophesy and perform signs (Revelation 11:3-12).
The Trumpets – Represent judgments and divine announcements (Revelation 8-11).
The Bowls (Vials) of Wrath – Symbolize the completion of God’s wrath being poured out on the earth (Revelation 16).
The Great Earthquake – Often symbolizes divine intervention and judgment (Revelation 6:12, 8:5, 11:13, 16:18).
The Woman Drunk with the Blood of the Saints – Symbolizes first century Jerusalem who had killed those sent to her (Revelation 17:6).
The River of Life – Represents the life-giving grace and blessings from God (Revelation 22:1).
The Tree of Life – Symbolizes eternal life and healing for the nations (Revelation 22:2).
The Morning Star – Symbolizes Christ Himself (Revelation 22:16).
The Seven Eyes – Represent the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth (Revelation 5:6).
The Keys of Death and Hades – Symbolize Christ’s authority over death and the grave (Revelation 1:18).
The Golden Censers – Represent the prayers of the saints (Revelation 8:3-4).
The Rod of Iron – Symbolizes the authority and rule of Christ (Revelation 12:5; 19:15).