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Revelation 5 Summary
The Worthy Lamb Who Was Slain
No one is found worthy to open the scroll. John weeps. Then: the Lion of Judah has triumphed; he can open the seals. John sees a Lamb looking as if it had been slain, with seven horns and seven eyes. The living creatures and elders fall before him, singing a new song: worthy is the Lamb who was slain.
Key themes
Key verses
Revelation 5:5
“And one 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 5:9-10
“And they sung 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 5:12
“Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.”
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