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Revelation 5

Revelation 5:10

The Lamb Takes the Scroll · Revelation 5:1–10
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Translations

Modern
You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”
Traditional
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Literal
…and You made them a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth.”
Latin
…et fecisti nos Deo nostro regnum, et sacerdotes: et regnabimus super terram.

Original

Greek
English
You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”

Notes

Revelation 5:10

Describing God's people as a kingdom of priests who will achieve ultimate victory and reign with Christ reflects Jesus as both king (Romans 1:3) and high priest (Hebrews 6:20).

Revelation 5:9–10

  • The entire created order sings a new song of praise to the lamb (compare Revelation 14:1–5; Psalm 149:1; Isaiah 42:10).

  • The lamb is worthy because his sacrifice earned him the right to open the scroll's seals and carry out God's plans in history.

  • The song highlights the meaning of the good news about Jesus (1 Peter 1:18–25).

Revelation 5:1–14

John introduces the Lamb, Jesus Christ, who is the main figure in Revelation and God's chosen one to fulfill his plans.

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.

Glossary

Book of Revelation Cherub, Cherubim King Music Poetry, Biblical Praise Priesthood Rest

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Animals: Beasts Symbolical Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of a Kingdom Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: A Kingdom Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Doctrine of Heaven Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Praise in Heaven Priest: Figurative Racial Equality Redemption of Our Souls Song of Redemption The Atonement: Saints Praise God For The Excellency and Glory of Christ: Celebrated by the Redeemed The Keys to the Kingdom The Millennium The Reward of Saints: Reigning with Christ The Second Coming of Christ: Shall Reign with Him At