In the New Testament, the number 7 occurs a 88 times, of which 56 times in Revelation. This makes it clear that 7 in Revelation has a special function: 7 stars, 7 golden candlesticks, 7 churches, 7 messages, 7 seals, the Lamb has 7 horns and 7 eyes, 7 angels, 7 trumpets, 7 plagues, 7 spirits before the throne, 7 heads are seven mountains, 7 fiery torches, 7 Spirits of God, great reddish dragon with 7 heads with 7 crowns, etc.