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Nicolaitanes
From Greek, "nikao", "to conquer," and Greek, "laos", "the people," or "laity." There is no ancient authority for a sect of the Nicolaitanes. If the word is symbolic, it refers to the earliest form of the notion of a priestly order, or "clergy," which later divided an equal brotherhood (Matthew 23:8) into "priests" and "laity." What in Ephesus was "deeds" (Revelation 2:6) had become in Pergamos a "doctrine (Revelation 2:15).
Nicolaitanes
Contrast (1 Peter 5:2); (1 Peter 5:3); (Matthew 24:49).
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angel
( See Scofield) - (Hebrews 1:4).
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angel
( See Scofield) - (Hebrews 1:4).
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The "doctrine" of Balaam
The doctrine of Balaam
Compare ( See Scofield) - (2 Peter 2:15);
( See Scofield) - (Jude 1:11)
was his teaching Balak to corrupt the people who could not be cursed. (Numbers 31:15); (Numbers 31:16); (Numbers 22:5); (Numbers 23:8) by tempting them to marry women of Moab, defile their separation, and abandon their pilgrim character. It is that union with the world and the church which is spiritual unchastity. (James 4:4). Pergamos had lost the pilgrim character and was "dwelling" (Revelation 2:13) "where Satan's throne is," in the world. (John 12:31); (John 14:30); (John 16:11).
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a white stone
Signifies approval.
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angel
( See Scofield) - (Hebrews 1:4).