Revelation 7:16

Translations

Modern

‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’

Traditional

They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.

Literal

‘They will not hunger anymore, nor will they thirst anymore, nor shall the sun at all fall upon them, nor any scorching heat,’

Latin

…non esurient, neque sitient amplius, nec cadet super illos sol, neque ullus æstus:

Original

Greek

English

‘Never again will they hunger, and never will they thirst; nor will the sun beat down upon them, nor any scorching heat.’

Notes

Revelation 7:16–17

For those living in deserts, water and shade from the sun feel like paradise (see also Revelation 21:6; 22:1, 17; Psalm 23:1–2; Ezekiel 47:1–12; John 7:37–38).
in the center of the throne: The Lamb is closely connected with God.
Christ’s role as the shepherd of God’s people (compare Psalm 23; Matthew 15:24; John 10:3, 11, 14; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25) means he protects and provides for the sheep, bringing hope and salvation to his people (see Ezekiel 34:11–16, 23–24).

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

Famine The Promise of a Second Exodus Visions

Related verses

Isaiah 49:10
They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.
John 4:14
But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”
Psalm 121:6
The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Luke 6:21
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Revelation 21:4
‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”
Isaiah 41:17
The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Luke 1:53
He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.
Isaiah 25:4
For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,
Isaiah 4:5–6
Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,
Isaiah 65:13
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.
Song of Solomon 1:6
Do not stare because I am dark, for the sun has gazed upon me. My mother’s sons were angry with me; they made me a keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have neglected.

Glossary

Apocalyptic Book of Esther Book of Revelation Place of the Dead Rest

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Being Thirsty Consolation Under Affliction in Prospect of Death Heaven: Happiness of, Described Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Hunger: No Hunger in Heaven Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Future Glory and Power of Persecution of the Righteous Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Throne of Christ

Revelation 7:16

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