Revelation 14:5

Translations

Modern

And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.

Traditional

And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.

Literal

And in their mouth no lie was found; they are blameless.

Latin

…et in ore eorum non est inventum mendacium: sine macula enim sunt ante thronum Dei.

Original

Greek

English

And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.

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

Ephesians 5:27
…and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.
Psalm 32:2
Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Zephaniah 3:13
The remnant of Israel will no longer do wrong or speak lies, nor will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. But they will feed and lie down, with no one to make them tremble.”
John 1:47
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”
1 Peter 3:10
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
Jude 1:24
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
Psalm 34:13
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.
Colossians 1:22
But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—
Daniel 6:4
Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.
Matthew 12:34
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.
Hosea 10:2
Their hearts are devious; now they must bear their guilt. The LORD will break down their altars and demolish their sacred pillars.
Proverbs 8:8
All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.

Glossary

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

Topics

Celibacy: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Continence: General Scriptures Concerning Deceit: Saints: Free From Obedience: Exemplified Righteous: Described Sincerity: The Redeemed Speaking: Wisdom In Throne of God Vision of John on the Island of Patmos: The Lamb on Mount Zion

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