Apocalipse 5

Apocalipse 5

Meyer - Revelation 5:6 In the midst of the throne stood a Lamb as it had been slain. It is a marvellous combination, but how reassuring’ Not the throne without the Lamb, else sinners dare not venture nigh: not the Lamb without the throne, or we might question his victory, his omnipotence to succour and save. No; but the throne with the Lamb, the Lamb and the throne, the Lamb in its very midst. How does the Lamb come there? Surely meekness, humility, gentle submissiveness to an irresistible lot, are not the virtues that win thrones! Perhaps not in man’s world, but they do in God’s. In the eternal world the passive virtues are stronger than the active; sufferers wield more might than wrestlers; to yield is to overcome; to be vanquished is to conquer. It is because He was God’s Lamb that He is now God’s Anointed King, having seven horns for his omnipotence, seven eyes for omniscience, and seven spirits sent into all the world for omnipresence. But see: the marks of suffering, of agony and death, of sacrifice, are stamped upon his flesh. “A Lamb as it had been slain.” The redeemed ones that stand around tell the story; He purchased and cleansed them by his blood; He is worthy to fill the throne and rule for ever. He who could make Himself the supreme sacrifice and offering for the sins of the world is worthy to be the world’s King. The angels corroborate their verdict. In concentric rings they stand around the throne in their massed myriads. From ten thousand times ten thousand clear voices the acclamation rings out, Thou art worthy! Take the scroll of history, of empire, of our lives, O gentle, holy, victorious, mighty Lamb. Break the seals, and unroll it page by page. All must be well that passes beneath thy tender and mighty hand. Revelation 5:7 And He came and took the book out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. BGT Revelation 5:7 καὶ ἦλθεν καὶ εἴληφεν ἐκ τῆς δεξιᾶς τοῦ καθημένου ἐπὶ τοῦ θρόνου. KJV Revelation 5:7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. NET Revelation 5:7 Then he came and took the scroll from the right hand of the one who was seated on the throne, CSB Revelation 5:7 He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of the One seated on the throne. ESV Revelation 5:7 And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated on the throne. NIV Revelation 5:7 He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne. NLT Revelation 5:7 He stepped forward and took the scroll from the right hand of the one sitting on the throne. NRS Revelation 5:7 He went and took the scroll from the right hand of the one who was seated on the throne. NJB Revelation 5:7 The Lamb came forward to take the scroll from the right hand of the One sitting on the throne, NAB Revelation 5:7 He came and received the scroll from the right hand of the one who sat on the throne. YLT Revelation 5:7 and he came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who is sitting upon the throne. MIT Revelation 5:7 The lamb came and took the document from its position at the right side of the one seated on the throne. out: Rev 5:1 Rev 4:2-3 Related Passages: Daniel 7:13-14+ “I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And was presented before Him. 14 “And to Him was given dominion, Glory and a kingdom, That all the peoples, nations and men of every language Might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion Which will not pass away; And His kingdom is one Which will not be destroyed. THE LAMB TAKES THE SCROLL FROM THE FATHER Skip Heitzig entitles Revelation 5:1-7 "History's Greatest Real Estate Deal!" Obviously he believes the scroll represents the title deed to the earth. And He came (erchomai) and took (lambano) the book out of the right hand (dexios) of Him Who sat (kathemai) on the throne (thronos) - The picture above is an attempt to depict the incomprehensible, but might give you a foretaste of what we will see someday (I believe the Church will be on the scene in Heaven and will witness the incredible transfer of the scroll from the Father and the Son!) The Lamb approaches the Father's throne and took the book/scroll. The book is not in the Greek text, but is clearly indicated by the context. For Him Who sat on the throne see comments on Rev 4:2. This views the great, culminating act of history, the act that will signal the end of man’s day. -- John MacArthur HCSB Study Bible (BORROW) - The Lamb taking the scroll out of the right hand of the Father signifies a transfer of authority, allowing the Lamb to fulfill the contents of the scroll (i.e., the judgments and other events of the rest of the Apocalypse). For a parallel account, see Da 7:13-14+. From the moment the Lamb is put into the picture, John cannot take his eyes off Him. -- John Phillips (THOUGHT- Oh, to be like John!) John