God’s Word Translation
Revelation 5:14
14The four living creatures said, “Amen!” Then the leaders bowed and worshiped.
Revelation 5:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
- New International Version (NIV)The four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And the four living creatures said, "Amen!" and the elders fell down and worshiped.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever.
Context of Revelation 5:14
12In a loud voice they were singing, “The lamb who was slain deserves to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise.” 13I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and on the sea. Every creature in those places was singing, “To the one who sits on the throne and to the lamb be praise, honor, glory, and power forever and ever.” The four living creatures said, “Amen!” Then the leaders bowed and worshiped.
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καὶ τὰ τέσσαρα ζῷα ἔλεγον· ἀμήν. καὶ οἱ πρεσβύτεροι ἔπεσαν καὶ προσεκύνησανRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- theὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- theζῷονzōon · living thingG2226
- fourτέσσαρεςtessares tessara · fourG5064
- saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- Amenἀμήνamēn · amenG281
- theπρεσβύτεροςpresbuteros · elder (leader)G4245
- fourεἴκοσιeikosi · twentyG1501
- eldersπρεσβύτεροςpresbuteros · elder (leader)G4245
- fell downπίπτωpiptō petō · to collapseG4098
- worshippedπροσκυνέωproskuneō · to worshipG4352
- him that livethζάωzaō · to liveG2198
- forεἰςeis · towardG1519
- everαἰώνaiōn · an age: ageG165
Cross-references for Revelation 5:14
Commentaries on Revelation 5:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14The four beasts said, Amen - Acknowledged that what was attributed to Christ was his due. The four and twenty elders - The word , twenty-four, is wanting in the most eminent MSS. and versions. Fell down and worshipped - · Fell down on their knees, and then prostrated themselves before the throne. This is the eastern method of adoration: first, the person worshiping fell down on his knees; and then, bowing down touched the earth with his forehead. This…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14And the four beasts said, Amen - The voice of universal praise came to them from abroad, and they accorded with it, and ascribed honor to God. And the four and twenty elders fell down, - The living creatures and the elders began the work of praise Revelation 5:8, and it was proper that it should conclude with them; that is, they give the last and final response (Prof. Stuart). The whole universe, therefore, is sublimely represented as in a state of…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-14Verses 8-14 It is matter of joy to all the world, to see that God deals with men in grace and mercy through the Redeemer. He governs the world, not merely as a Creator, but as our Saviour. The harps were instruments of praise; the vials were full of odours, or incense, which signify the prayers of the saints: prayer and praise should always go together. Christ has redeemed his people from the bondage of sin, guilt, and Satan. He has not only purchased…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14The dramatic introduction of the lamb (Revelation 5:1–14) ends with the living beings (4:6–9). Their Amen affirms the truth of John's vision, while the twenty-four elders bow in worship.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. said--So A, Vulgate, and Syriac read. But B and Coptic read, "(I heard) saying." Amen--So A reads. But B reads, "the (accustomed) Amen." As in Re 4:11, the four and twenty elders asserted God's worthiness to receive the glory, as having created all things, so here the four living creatures ratify by their "Amen" the whole creation's ascription of the glory to Him. four and twenty--omitted in the oldest manuscripts: Vulgate supports it. him that liveth…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Revelation 5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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