Revelation 4:8

Translations

Modern

And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Traditional

And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

Literal

And the four living creatures, one by one of them had six wings respectively, full of eyes all around and within; and they do not have rest day and night, saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, the One who was and who is and who is coming!”

Latin

Et quatuor animalia, singula eorum habebant alas senas: et in circuitu, et intus plena sunt oculis: et requiem non habebant die ac nocte, dicentia: Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus omnipotens, qui erat, et qui est, et qui venturus est.

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English

And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Notes

Revelation 4:8

Day and night: The four beings continuously praised God's main qualities:
- his holiness,
- his power (the Almighty), and
- his eternity (see study note on Revelation 1:4).
Holy, holy, holy comes from Isaiah 6:3 and is the highest form of worship in Scripture. Repeating something two times shows strong emphasis. Repeating it three times shows the highest level of emphasis.

Revelation 4:1–11

The description of God’s throne room is beyond what people can easily imagine. It continues the visions in Isaiah 6:1–4, Ezekiel 1:4–28, and Daniel 7:9–10, where God is seen on a powerful and majestic throne. God’s throne is a central theme in Revelation. The worship that appears throughout the rest of the book begins from this scene. God’s greatness, grace, and glory form the foundation of the church’s worship.

Revelation 4:1–5:14

This section introduces upcoming visions and judgments. John presents God in his heavenly court, which is the setting for the drama of Revelation (Revelation 4:1–11). The Lamb also plays a central role (Revelation 5:1–14). John contrasts God's majesty with the supposed majesty of Caesar. God's power and splendor surpass any earthly ruler's ceremonial court.

Theme notes and profiles

Celebration Symbolic Numbers The Theater and Revelation Visions

Related verses

Isaiah 6:2–13
Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.
Revelation 1:8
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
Revelation 4:6
And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back.
Ezekiel 10:21–22
Each had four faces and four wings, with what looked like human hands under their wings.
Revelation 15:3
…and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
Revelation 16:7
And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”
Psalm 91:1
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Revelation 11:17
…saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.
Ezekiel 1:6
…but each had four faces and four wings.
Revelation 3:7
To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.

Glossary

Book of Revelation Cherub, Cherubim Glorification God, Being and Attributes of Holiness King Praise Rest Throne

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Animals: Beasts Symbolical God is Declared to Be: Eternal God: Eternity of God: Holiness of Holiness of God Holy Praise in Heaven Praise: should be offered: Day and Night Repetitive Prayer The Holiness of God: Heavenly Hosts Adore The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Holy Throne of Christ Trinity: The Holy Vision of John on the Island of Patmos: The Four Living Creatures

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