Revelation 7:17

Translations

Modern

For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”

Traditional

For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Literal

…because the Lamb in the middle of the throne will shepherd them, ‘and He will lead them to fountains living of waters,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”

Latin

…quoniam Agnus, qui in medio throni est, reget illos et deducet eos ad vitæ fontes aquarum, et absterget Deus omnem lacrimam ab oculis eorum.

Original

Greek

English

For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’”

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

The Shepherd Visions

Related verses

John 7:37–38
On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.
Psalm 36:8–9
They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights.
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 23:1–2
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
John 4:11
“Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water?
Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Revelation 22:1
Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb
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.”
Revelation 21:6
And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.
Isaiah 25:8
He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.
John 10:11
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
John 10:14
I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

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 Fountain of the Salvation of the Gospel Heaven: Happiness of, Described Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Hunger: No Hunger in Heaven Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Lamb Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Future Glory and Power of Lamb of God: An Name of Jesus Persecution of the Righteous Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Tears: Wiped Away Throne of Christ Valley of the Shadow of Death Weeping: None in Heaven

Revelation 7:17

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