Bible Dictionary
Sea of glass
The sea of glass is a symbolic vision in Revelation, appearing before God’s throne and associated with fire. It portrays a majestic, calm, and heavenly scene before God’s presence.
Definition
The sea of glass is a symbolic, glass-like expanse appearing before God’s throne in Revelation. It is associated with fire and presents a majestic heavenly scene before God’s presence.
Biblical Usage
The expression occurs in visions of Revelation before God’s throne and in connection with those who have conquered the beast. It is a figurative feature of the heavenly vision.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A figurative expression used in Rev. 4:6 and 15:2. According to the interpretation of some, “this calm, glass-like sea, which is never in storm, but only interfused with flame, represents the counsels of God, those purposes of righteousness and love which are often fathomless but never obscure, always the same, though sometimes glowing with holy anger.” (Comp. Ps. 36:6; 77:19; Rom. 11:33-36.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>See GLASS, SEA OF.</p>