Revelation 5
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 22
Chapter Summary
1 The book sealed with seven seals: 9 which only the Lamb that was slain is worthy to open.
Key Greek Words
Cross-References
- Daniel 7:13–14
- Isaiah 11:1–10
People & Context
Jesus, standing as slain with seven horns and eyes, alone worthy to take and open the sealed scroll
The seer who beholds the throne vision and weeps when no one is found worthy to open the scroll
The One sitting on the throne who holds the sealed scroll in His right hand
Enthroned around the throne; they fall before the Lamb with harps and bowls of incense and sing the new song
The four winged beings around the throne who fall before the Lamb in worship
Timeline
A scroll sealed with seven seals is held in the right hand of the One on the throne. No one in heaven, earth, or under the earth is found worthy to open it. John weeps greatly until an elder tells him the Lion of Judah has overcome.
Revelation 5:1-5A Lamb having been slain, with seven horns and seven eyes, takes the scroll. The living creatures and elders fall before Him singing a new song: 'Worthy are You, for You were slain and redeemed people from every tribe.' All creation joins the worship.
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