Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands — John's turning to see the source of the voice enacts the transition from audition to vision; the seven lampstands, as explained in verse 20, represent the seven churches. The lampstand recalls the menorah of the tabernacle (Exodus 25:31-39), signaling that the church fulfills Israel's priestly vocation as bearers of God's light.

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