Revelation 5:11

Translations

Modern

Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.

Traditional

And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;

Literal

And I saw, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, and of the living creatures, and of the elders; and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,

Latin

Et vidi, et audivi vocem angelorum multorum in circuitu throni, et animalium, et seniorum: et erat numerus eorum millia millium,

Original

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English

Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.

Notes

Revelation 5:11–12

A massive angelic choir, with thousands and millions of voices, responds in turn. All of heaven answers creation's acknowledgment of Christ's sacrifice.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Angels Celebration Pure Worship The Christ Hymn: Christ’s Divine Nature The Cross and Passover The Theater and Revelation Visions

Related verses

Daniel 7:10
A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.
Hebrews 12:22
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels
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.
Psalm 148:2
Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts.
Revelation 4:4
Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads.
Psalm 68:17
The chariots of God are tens of thousands—thousands of thousands are they; the Lord is in His sanctuary as He was at Sinai.
Revelation 19:6
And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.
Revelation 7:11
And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God,
2 Kings 6:16–18
“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Revelation 5:6
Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.
Revelation 4:9–10
And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,
Revelation 5:14
And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.

Glossary

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

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Angels Singing Angels: Celebrate the Praises of God Animals: Beasts Symbolical Elder: Apocalyptic Vision of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Praise in Heaven The Atonement: Saints Praise God For The Excellency and Glory of Christ: Celebrated by the Redeemed

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