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Revelation 7:12

in Revelation 7

saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

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The same verse in ASV and KJV ▾

ASV

saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

KJV

Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

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This verse in Revelation 7

Commentary

13 notes on this verse
Saying, Amen,.... As approving and confirming what the great multitude of men had said in Rev 7:10; in ascribing the glory of salvation to God, and the Lamb: the angels, though they have no part in it themselves, yet highly approve of it as right and just, that men should give the glory of it where it is due. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

This site's exposition

all the angels stood around

on Revelation 7:11-12

The angels fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, answering the multitude's cry. Their praise has seven parts, Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength, as the Lamb's praise at 5:12.

This site's exposition

Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks

Gill notes that the angels have no share in this salvation, yet they say Amen to the praise the redeemed give. Jamieson, Fausset and Brown count seven terms and read the number as completeness. The two Amens frame the praise.

The record, by era

The Church Fathers2 voices

A commentator

Primasius of Hadrumetum

COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 7:11-12 · Written before 560.

proposed

Whatever this multitude might be, by expressing these names he indicates the universal church.… Through the naming of these seven virtues, we are exhorted to inquire after the reason why he named those things here in which God desires his church to participate. It is …

A commentator

Oecumenius

Commentary on Revelation · Written before 550.

proposed

Then also the divine angels themselves bring a hymn to God, honoring Him with seven praises, which, as mentioned before, signifies the unending praise of the angels' glorification; for the number seven is perfect.

The Medieval Church2 voices

A commentator

Bede

Commentary on Revelation · Written before 735.

proposed

Blessing and glory and wisdom, etc. The Church offers to the Lord a sevenfold praise of virtues, which it confesses to have received from him in each of its members.

A commentator

Alcuin of York

COMMENTARY ON REVELATION · Written before 804.

proposed

And all the angels stood round about the throne, and the ancients, and the four living creatures; and they fell down before the throne upon their faces. The angels as well as the throne and the ancients, and also the living creatures, symbolize the Church. …

The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice

A commentator

John Wesley

1703–1791

Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament (1755)

Now he is upon opening the last seal, and the seven angels are going to receive seven trumpets, in order to make the kingdoms of the world subject to God.
5 more voices on this verse

The Puritans and the Awakening2 voices

A commentator

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

Here observe, (1.) The posture of these praising saints: they stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, before the Creator and the Mediator. In acts of religious worship we come nigh to God, and are to conceive ourselves as in his special presence; and we must come to God by Christ. The throne of God would be inaccessible to sinners were it not for a Mediator.

A commentator

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

(2.) Their posture, which is very humble, and expressive of the greatest reverence: They fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God. Behold the most excellent of all the creatures, who never sinned, who are before him continually, not only covering their faces, but falling down on their faces before the Lord!

The Nineteenth Century3 voices

A commentator

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

1802–1910

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)

Greek, "The blessing, the glory, the wisdom, the thanksgiving, the honor, the power, the might [the doxology is sevenfold, implying its totality and completeness], unto the ages of the ages."

A commentator

Adam Clarke

1762–1832

Commentary on the Bible · Written before 1832.

proposed

Saying, Amen - Giving their most cordial and grateful assent to the praises attributed to God and the Lamb. Blessing, and glory, etc. - There are here seven different species of praise attributed to God, as in Rev 5:12 (note).
Saying, Amen - See the notes on Rev 1:7. The word “Amen” here is a word strongly affirming the truth of what is said, or expressing hearty assent to it. It may be uttered, as expressing this, either in the beginning or end of a sentence. Thus, wills are commonly commenced, “In the name of God, Amen.” Blessing, and glory, ... - Substantially the same ascription of praise occurs in Rev 5:12. See the notes on that verse. The general idea is, that the highest kind of praise is to be ascribed to God; everything excellent in character is to be attributed to him; every blessing which is received is to be traced to him. The order of the words indeed is changed, but the sense is substantially the same. In the former case Rev 5:12 the ascription of praise is to the Lamb - the Son of God; here it is to God. In both instances the worship is described as rendered in heaven; and the use of the language shows that God and the Lamb are regarded in heaven as entitled to equal praise. The only words found here which do not occur in Rev 5:12 are thanksgiving and might - words which require no particular explanation.

The words behind it

31 Greek words

Every Greek word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.

A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.

Related verses

18 in all, six open

The number beside each verse is how many compiled reference works tie it to this one. The strongest six stand open.

2 Corinthians 1:20For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.17 worksRevelation 5:12–14In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”13 worksJude 1:25to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.12 worksPsalms 41:13Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.11 worksColossians 3:17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.10 worksPsalms 100:4Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.10 works
The other 12 cross-references, with their words ▾
Ephesians 1:17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.10 worksRevelation 19:4And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!”9 worksJonah 2:9But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”8 worksPsalms 147:7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,8 worksPsalms 107:22Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.8 worksPsalms 96:7Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.8 worksPsalms 72:19And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.7 worksPsalms 138:5They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.7 worksColossians 3:15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.7 works1 Timothy 6:16He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.7 worksIsaiah 25:1O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.7 worksPsalms 89:52Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen.6 works

The walk

8 stops

Each card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.

  • Through

    Colossians 3:17

    And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

    it leads to

    • 1 Corinthians 10:31

      So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

    • Colossians 3:23

      Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,

    • Proverbs 3:6

      in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

    • Ephesians 5:20

      always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    • 1 Thessalonians 5:18

      Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

  • Through

    Psalms 100:4

    Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.

    it leads to

    • Colossians 3:16–17

      Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to…

    • Hebrews 13:15

      Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

    • 1 Chronicles 29:13

      Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.

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About Revelation

The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, Jan and Hubert van Eyck, about 1430 to 1432. Public domain.
The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, Jan and Hubert van Eyck, about 1430 to 1432. Public domain.
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This page draws on Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Bible; Albert Barnes, Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869); Alcuin of York, COMMENTARY ON REVELATION; Bede, Commentary on Revelation; Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible; John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748); John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament; John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament; Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible; Oecumenius, Commentary on Revelation and Primasius of Hadrumetum, COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 7:11-12.

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