Revelation 7:11

Translations

Modern

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,

Traditional

And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,

Literal

And all the angels stood around the throne, and the elders, and the four living creatures, and they fell before the throne upon their faces and worshiped God,

Latin

Et omnes angeli stabant in circuitu throni, et seniorum, et quatuor animalium: et ceciderunt in conspectu throni in facies suas, et adoraverunt Deum,

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English

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,

Notes

Revelation 7:11–12

The angels, elders, and four living beings all bowed before God. They responded together with a sevenfold doxology (complete praise) to honor God's eternal nature. The word Amen comes before and after the doxology, serving as a strong affirmation of God's victory.

Revelation 7:9–17

The second vision in the interlude shows heaven filled with a crowd so large that no one can count it. They rejoice because they are safe in Christ, and all their tears and sorrows have ended.

Revelation 7:1–17

Three interludes occur in Revelation 6–14 (Revelation 7; 10:1–11:14; 12:1–14:20). These interludes explain the place of God’s holy people and help readers understand the scenes that came before them. In this first interlude, which appears before the seventh seal is opened, two visions show how God protects his people and confirms his calling on them.

Revelation 6:1–8:1

The Lamb breaks the seven seals to reveal the significance of history from God’s point of view.

Theme notes and profiles

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Revelation 5:11–13
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.
Revelation 4:10
…the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
Revelation 19:4–6
And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!”
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.
Hebrews 1:6
And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”
Psalm 103:20–21
Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.
Revelation 11:16
And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God,
Psalm 148:1–2
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.
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.
John 5:23
…so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.
Matthew 4:10
“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”
Revelation 22:9
But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!”

Glossary

Book of Esther Book of Revelation Cherub, Cherubim Place of the Dead Praise Rest

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To John, on the Island of Patmos Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Angels: Celebrate the Praises of God Animals: Beasts Symbolical Elder: Apocalyptic Vision of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Future Glory and Power of Praise in Heaven Thankfulness: The Heavenly Host Engage In Thanksgiving: The Heavenly Host Engaged In The Excellency and Glory of Christ: Celebrated by the Redeemed Throne of Christ

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