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Revelation 5

Revelation 5:13

The Lamb Exalted · Revelation 5:11–14
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Translations

Modern
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
Traditional
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
Literal
And I heard every creature that is in heaven and upon the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and everything in them, saying: “To the One sitting on the throne, and to the Lamb, blessing and honor and glory and might to the ages of the ages!”
Latin
Et omnem creaturam, quæ in cælo est, et super terram, et sub terra, et quæ sunt in mari, et quæ in eo: omnes audivi dicentes: Sedenti in throno, et Agno, benedictio et honor, et gloria, et potestas in sæcula sæculorum.

Original

Greek
English
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Notes

Revelation 5:13

The second antiphonal response echoes from every creature, including those under the earth (the place of the dead) and in the sea (often linked with evil). This may suggest that even those rebelling against God must respond (Isaiah 45:23–25; Romans 14:11; Philippians 2:10–11).

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.

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Topics

Adoration Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Animals: Beasts Symbolical Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Do Animals Go to Heaven Exaltation Glorifying God: Shall be Universal Jesus, the Christ: Eternity of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Worship of Power of God: The Heavenly Host Magnified Praise in Heaven Shouting Shouting in Joy and Praise The Atonement: Saints Praise God For The Excellency and Glory of Christ: Celebrated by the Redeemed The Power of God: The Heavenly Host Magnify