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Revelation 5
Revelation 5
Commentary · verses 1-14
1And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the back, close sealed with seven seals.
1And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
Commentary · verse 1
John saw a book with seven seals.
2And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a great voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
3And no one in the heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look thereon.
4And I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open the book, or to look thereon:
2And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
3And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
4And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
Commentary · verses 2-4
A strong angel shouted a question of who was worthy to open this book and loose its seals. John wept because no man was found worthy.
5and one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not; behold, the Lion that is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath overcome to open the book and the seven seals thereof.
5And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Commentary · verse 5
An elder told John not to weep and that Jesus was worthy. The description of Jesus was Lion of Judah, Root of David, and the overcomer. Genesis 49:8-10 was Jacob's blessing over Judah being a lion and the lineage of the Messiah. Isaiah 11:1 (the verse prior to the seven Spirits of God) spoke of the root of Jesse (David's father). God made the Davidic Covenant in 2 Samuel 7:13 stating that the Messiah would come from David.
6And I saw in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, having seven horns, and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent forth into all the earth.
6And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
Commentary · verse 6
John saw Jesus: the Lamb.
7And he came, and he taketh it out of the right hand of him that sat on the throne.
7And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
Commentary · verse 7
Jesus took the book with seven seals.
8And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having each one a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
8And 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.
Commentary · verse 8
When Jesus took the book, the twenty-four elders and the four beasts worshipped Him with harps and incense. The incense was the prayer of the saints. Throughout the Bible, sacrifices and prayers were called a "sweet savor," they smelled good and appeased God's anger. In this case, where there was no anger to appease, the incense from the prayers of the saints smelled good.
9And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation, 10and madest them to be unto our God a kingdom and priests; and they reign upon the earth.
9And 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;
10And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Commentary · verses 9-10
This chapter finished with angels, creatures, and elders worshipping the Lamb (Jesus) because of His sacrificial death on the cross for all people.
11And I saw, and I heard a voice of many angels round about the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
11And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
Commentary · verse 11
The angels' voices were heard as they surrounded the throne, living creatures, and elders. Ten thousand times ten thousand is one hundred million. Thousands of thousands is millions. It looks like the number of angels was more than one hundred million and less than two hundred million.
12saying with a great voice, Worthy is the Lamb that hath been slain to receive the power, and riches, and wisdom, and might, and honor, and glory, and blessing.
13And every created thing which is in the heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and on the sea, and all things that are in them, heard I saying, Unto him that sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb, be the blessing, and the honor, and the glory, and the dominion, for ever and ever.
14And the four living creatures said, Amen. And the elders fell down and worshipped.
12Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
13And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
14And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Commentary · verses 12-14
So far, the perspective from heaven was that Jesus was worthy to open the book with seven seals because of His sacrificial death on the cross. These events took place immediately after the Pre-Tribulation Rapture of the Church, denoted by the "5".
This chapter presented the perspective from heaven immediately following the beginning of the Tribulation.