Revelation 14:4

Translations

Modern

These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.

Traditional

These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.

Literal

These are they who were not defiled with women; for they are virgins, these following the Lamb wherever He may go. These were bought out from men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.

Latin

Hi sunt, qui cum mulieribus non sunt coinquinati: virgines enim sunt. Hi sequuntur Agnum quocumque ierit. Hi empti sunt ex hominibus primitiæ Deo, et Agno:

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English

These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.

Notes

Revelation 14:4–5

These warriors were ceremonially pure (not … defiled) and morally blameless.
for they are virgins: Referring to men as virgins is a metaphor for the faithfulness of God’s people. The image might refer to the church as the virgin bride of Christ (see 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:25–27). It also suggests that the church members are like soldiers in a holy war who must abstain from sexual intercourse (see Deuteronomy 23:9–10; 1 Samuel 21:5).
These faithful people are a special offering, literally called firstfruits (see Exodus 13:14–16; 23:19; Leviticus 23:9–14; Numbers 3:40–51; 18:15–20; Luke 2:22–24), who have been purchased for God.
no lie was found in their mouths: John teaches that liars will never enter heaven (Revelation 21:8, 27; 22:15; see also John 8:44). The followers of Jesus speak and live the truth (see also John 8:32; 14:6).

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).

Theme notes and profiles

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Related verses

2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
Revelation 3:4
But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white.
James 1:18
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
John 10:27
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
John 12:26
If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
1 Corinthians 6:20
…you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
Revelation 7:15–17
For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.
Revelation 17:14
They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
Psalm 74:2
Remember Your congregation, which You purchased long ago and redeemed as the tribe of Your inheritance—Mount Zion, where You dwell.
Jeremiah 2:3
Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who devoured her were found guilty; disaster came upon them,’” declares the LORD.
John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Celibacy: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Continence: General Scriptures Concerning Decision: Saints Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Lamb Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Lamb of God: An Name of Jesus Obedience: Exemplified Redemption: They Who Partake of Alone Can Learn the Songs of Heaven Redemption: They Who Partake of are First-Fruits to God Righteous: Described The First Fruits: Church of Christ Virgin of Personal Purity Virginity Vision of John on the Island of Patmos: The Lamb on Mount Zion Woman: (Chaste and Holy) of Saints Women of Saints

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