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Revelation 5

Revelation 5:14

The Lamb Exalted · Revelation 5:11–14
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Translations

Modern
And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
Traditional
And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Literal
And the four living creatures kept saying, “Amen.” And the elders fell and worshiped.
Latin
Et quatuor animalia dicebant: Amen. Et viginti quatuor seniores ceciderunt in facies suas: et adoraverunt viventem in sæcula sæculorum.

Original

Greek
English
And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.

Notes

Revelation 5:14

The dramatic introduction of the lamb (Revelation 5:1–14) ends with the living beings (4:6–9). Their Amen affirms the truth of John's vision, while the twenty-four elders bow in worship.

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 Praise Rest

Topics

Amen used in Prayer Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Animals: Beasts Symbolical Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Elder: Apocalyptic Vision of God: Eternity of Jesus, the Christ: Eternity of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Worship of Praise in Heaven Shouting Shouting in Joy and Praise The Deity of Jesus The Excellency and Glory of Christ: Celebrated by the Redeemed