# stars

These stars are symbols that represent the seven angels of the seven churches. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])

# lampstands

The lampstands are symbols that represent the seven churches. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:12](./12.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])

# the angels of the seven churches

Possible meanings are 1) heavenly angels who protect the seven churches or 2) human messengers to the seven churches.

# seven churches

This refers to seven churches that actually existed in Asia Minor at that time. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:11](./11.md).