“And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.”
And I saw in the right hand of the one seated on the throne a scroll written on the inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals — the scroll (biblion) represents God's eschatological plan, sealed (sphragi) to preserve its contents until the appointed time. The seven seals suggest complete sealing; inside and outside writing indicates fullness of content. Only one worthy can open it.
Church Fathers on Revelation 5:1
“And I saw in the right hand of Him that sat upon the throne, a book written within and without, sealed with seven seals.” This book signifies the Old Testament, which has been given into the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ, who received from the Father judgment.
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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