📖 Revelation — Chapter 5 (KJV)
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Revelation 5:1 And I saw in the right hand of him Rthat sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
Revelation 5:2 And I saw Ra strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
Revelation 5:3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
Revelation 5:4 And I wept much, Rbecause no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
Revelation 5:5 And Rone 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.
Revelation 5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, Rin 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.
Revelation 5:7 And he came and took the book Rout of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken the book, Rthe 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.
Revelation 5:9 And they Rsung 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;
Revelation 5:10 And hast made us unto our God Rkings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Revelation 5:11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of Rmany 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;
Revelation 5:12 Saying with a loud voice, RWorthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Revelation 5:13 And Revery 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.
Revelation 5:14 And the four beasts said, Amen. RAnd the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Revelation 5:1–5 — The sealed book and the worthy one
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
No one is found able to open the sealed book until John hears of the victorious Lion of Juda and Root of David.
Key Truth: Look to Christ rather than human sufficiency.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And I saw in the ____ hand of him that sat on the throne a book …” (Revelation 5:1)
Find it in Revelation 5:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And no man in ____ , nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able …” (Revelation 5:3)
Find it in Revelation 5:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And one of the ____ saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the …” (Revelation 5:5)
Find it in Revelation 5:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Revelation 5:6–10 — The Lamb and the new song
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
John sees the slain Lamb take the book, and heavenly worship celebrates redemption by his blood from every people.
Key Truth: Praise Christ for his redeeming sacrifice.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And I ____ , and, lo, in the midst of the throne and …” (Revelation 5:6)
Find it in Revelation 5:6 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And when he had ____ the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders …” (Revelation 5:8)
Find it in Revelation 5:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And hast ____ us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall …” (Revelation 5:10)
Find it in Revelation 5:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Revelation 5:11–14 — Universal praise to God and the Lamb
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Angels and every creature join the declaration of worthiness, blessing, honor, glory, and power to the enthroned God and Lamb.
Key Truth: Let worship center on God and the Lamb.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And I ____ , and I heard the voice of many angels round …” (Revelation 5:11)
Find it in Revelation 5:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and ____ , and glory, and blessing.” (Revelation 5:12)
Find it in Revelation 5:12 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And the ____ beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell …” (Revelation 5:14)
Find it in Revelation 5:14 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 53:7 — The servant described as a lamb connects with Revelation's slain Lamb.
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Reflect and Apply
How can gratitude for redemption reshape your worship and welcome of others?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Revelation 5:1–5 (The sealed book and the worthy one) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Revelation 5:6–10 (The Lamb and the new song) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Revelation 5:11–14 (Universal praise to God and the Lamb) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. Why is the one addressed worthy to take the book and open its seals?
5. To whom is the loud declaration of worthiness directed?
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