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Revelation 14

Revelation 14:3

The Lamb and the 144,000 · Revelation 14:1–5
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Translations

Modern
And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.
Traditional
And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
Literal
And they sing as a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one was able to learn the song except the one hundred forty-four thousand having been bought from the earth.
Latin
Et cantabant quasi canticum novum ante sedem, et ante quatuor animalia, et seniores: et nemo poterat dicere canticum, nisi illa centum quadraginta quatuor millia, qui empti sunt de terra.

Original

Greek
English
And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.

Notes

Revelation 14:2–3

This great choir sang a new song that only those redeemed from the earth could learn. These people had died and were already with the Lord. This might explain why John did not include the content of their refrain for readers still facing life's challenges (compare 2 Corinthians 12:4).

Revelation 14:1–5

The true lamb and his followers are very different from the evil trinity.

Revelation 12:1–14:20

The people of God are pictured as a woman who gives birth to the Messiah. Even though the devil has already been defeated, he continues to attack her and her children (Revelation 12:1–17). With his two followers, the beast and the false prophet, Satan tries to keep controlling the world (Revelation 13:1–18) before the final battle with the Lord (14:1–20).

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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Esther Book of Revelation Cherub, Cherubim Lucifer Mark of God, Mark of the Beast Ransom

Topics

Animals: Beasts Symbolical Celibacy: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Elder: Apocalyptic Vision of Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Music in Heaven Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise in Heaven Redemption: They Who Partake of Alone Can Learn the Songs of Heaven Throne of God Vision of John on the Island of Patmos: The Lamb on Mount Zion