1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne, a book written within and without, sealed with seven seals.
2 And I saw a strong angel, proclaiming with a loud voice: Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
3 And no man was able, neither in heaven, nor on earth, nor under the earth, to open the book, nor to look on it.
4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open the book, nor to see it.
5 And one of the ancients said to 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.
6 And I saw: and behold in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the ancients, a Lamb standing as it were slain, having seven horns and seven eyes: which are the seven Spirits of God, sent forth into all the earth.
7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat on the throne.
8 And when he had opened the book, the four living creatures, and the four and twenty ancients fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints:
9 And they sung a new canticle, saying: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to take the book, and to open the seals thereof; because thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God, in thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation.
10 And hast made us to our God a kingdom and priests, and we shall reign on the earth.
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne, and the living creatures, and the ancients; and the number of them was thousands of thousands,
12 Saying with a loud voice: The Lamb that was slain is worthy to receive power, and divinity, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and benediction.
13 And every 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: I heard all saying: To him that sitteth on the throne, and to the Lamb, benediction, and honour, and glory, and power, for ever and ever.
14 And the four living creatures said: Amen. And the four and twenty ancients fell down on their faces, and adored him that liveth for ever and ever.
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Revelation 5 is a chapter that describes the vision of the heavenly throne of God and the Lamb, which is worthy of opening the book sealed with seven seals. It is a chapter of worship and recognition of the sovereignty of God and the lamb. Here are five Bible verses that relate to the topics covered in Revelation 5:
Isaiah 53:7: "He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; as a lamb was taken to the slaughterhouse, and as the sheep changes before his shelters, he did not open his mouth." This verse describes the lamb that is taken to the sacrifice, which can be seen as a reference to the Lamb of God in Revelation 5.
Psalm 24:7-10: "Rise up, O doors, your heads; Rise up, O eternal entrances, that among the King of Glory. Who is this king of glory? Battle. Rise up, O doors, your heads; Rise up, O eternal entrances, that among the King of Glory. Who is this king of glory? The Lord of hosts; He is the king of glory. " This psalm describes the triumphal entry of the king of glory, which is similar to the description of the lamb in Revelation 5.
John 1:29: "The next day, John saw Jesus, who came to Him, and said, Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." John the Baptist presents Jesus as the Lamb of God, which can be a reference to the Lamb of Revelation 5.
Hebrews 9:12: "Not through the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, he entered once and all into the Holy of Holies, having obtained an eternal redemption." This verse speaks of the unique sacrifice of Christ, which is similar to the sacrifice of the Lamb in Revelation 5.
1 Peter 1:18-19: "Knowing that it was not through corruptible things, such as silver or gold, that you were rescued from your futile procedure that your parents have legislated you, but by the precious blood, as of a lamb without defect and without macula, the blood of Christ. " This verse speaks of the rescue of believers for the blood of Christ, which is similar to the idea of the Lamb of God in Revelation 5.
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