Revelation 5:9

Translations

Modern

And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Traditional

And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

Literal

And they sing a new song, saying, “Worthy are You to take the scroll and to open its seals, because You were slain, and You purchased for God by Your blood, out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,

Latin

…et cantabant canticum novum, dicentes: Dignus es, Domine, accipere librum, et aperire signacula ejus: quoniam occisus es, et redemisti nos Deo in sanguine tuo ex omni tribu, et lingua, et populo, et natione:

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English

And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

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

Related verses

1 Peter 1:18–19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,
1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Matthew 26:28
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Romans 3:24–26
…and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 40:3
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.
Revelation 5:12
In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
Revelation 14:6
Then I saw another angel flying overhead, with the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation and tribe and tongue and people.
1 Corinthians 6:20
…you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
Matthew 20:28
…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

Glossary

Book of Revelation Cherub, Cherubim Day of Atonement King Music Passion Poetry, Biblical Praise Ransom Rest

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Animals: Beasts Symbolical Atonement: Made by Jesus: Redemption By Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Blood of Christ Christ is God: As God, he Redeems and Purifies the Church to Himself Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Worship of Language: Called: Tongue Music in Heaven Music of Heavenly Felicity Praise in Heaven Racial Equality Redemption is by the Blood of Christ Redemption of Our Souls Redemption: They Who Partake of Praise God For Singing New Songs Song of Redemption The Atonement: Redemption By The Atonement: Saints Praise God For The Excellency and Glory of Christ: Celebrated by the Redeemed

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