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Revelation 5

Revelation 5:8

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

Modern
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Traditional
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
Literal
And when He took the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell before the Lamb, each having a harp and golden bowls being full of incenses, which are the prayers of the saints.
Latin
Et cum aperuisset librum, quatuor animalia, et viginti quatuor seniores ceciderunt coram Agno, habentes singuli citharas, et phialas aureas plenas odoramentorum, quæ sunt orationes sanctorum:

Original

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English
When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Notes

Revelation 5:8

  • fell down before the Lamb: The crucified and risen Christ has the divine authority to start the events of this age. He is fully worthy of worship.

  • The prayers of God's people play a significant role in the judgments and plagues (Revelation 6:9–11; 8:2–5).

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 Incense King Malachi, Book of Perfume Praise Rest

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Animals: Beasts Symbolical Burning Incense Elder: Apocalyptic Vision of Harp: Heard in Heaven, in John's Apocalyptic Vision Harps Incense: Prayer Incense: Symbolical of the Prayers of Saints Intercession of Saints Intercession: Intercessional Influence of the Righteous Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Lamb Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Worship of Music in Heaven Music of Heavenly Felicity Prayer: Ascends to Heaven Prayer: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praying to Saints Praying to the Dead Psaltery used in Religious Services Saints The Excellency and Glory of Christ: Celebrated by the Redeemed Vision of John on the Island of Patmos: The Golden Vials