Revelation 4:9

Translations

Modern

And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,

Traditional

And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,

Literal

And whenever the living creatures will give glory and honor and thanksgiving to the One sitting upon the throne, the One living to the ages of the ages,

Latin

Et cum darent illa animalia gloriam, et honorem, et benedictionem sedenti super thronum, viventi in sæcula sæculorum,

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English

And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,

Notes

Revelation 4:9–11

The twenty-four elders, who speak in an antiphonal chorus (two groups taking turns), give a divine perspective on creation.
One seated on the throne: This shows a common Jewish practice of not speaking God’s name directly.

Revelation 4:1–11

The description of God’s throne room is beyond what people can easily imagine. It continues the visions in Isaiah 6:1–4, Ezekiel 1:4–28, and Daniel 7:9–10, where God is seen on a powerful and majestic throne. God’s throne is a central theme in Revelation. The worship that appears throughout the rest of the book begins from this scene. God’s greatness, grace, and glory form the foundation of the church’s worship.

Revelation 4:1–5:14

This section introduces upcoming visions and judgments. John presents God in his heavenly court, which is the setting for the drama of Revelation (Revelation 4:1–11). The Lamb also plays a central role (Revelation 5:1–14). John contrasts God's majesty with the supposed majesty of Caesar. God's power and splendor surpass any earthly ruler's ceremonial court.

Theme notes and profiles

Celebration The Theater and Revelation Visions

Related verses

Revelation 5:13–14
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
Revelation 10:6
And he swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and everything in it, the earth and everything in it, and the sea and everything in it: “There will be no more delay!
Revelation 7:11–12
And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God,
Revelation 15:7
Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.
Psalm 47:8
God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.
Revelation 1:18
…the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.
Daniel 4:34
But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
Hebrews 7:8
In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.
Exodus 15:18
The LORD will reign forever and ever!”
Psalm 48:14
For this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even till death.
Daniel 12:7
And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.”
Hebrews 7:25
Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Glossary

Book of Revelation Cherub, Cherubim Glorification King Praise Rest Throne

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Animals: Beasts Symbolical God is Declared to Be: Eternal God: Eternity of Praise in Heaven Praise: The Heavenly Host Engage In Purpose of Man Thankfulness: The Heavenly Host Engage In Thanksgiving: The Heavenly Host Engaged In Throne of Christ

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