King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and [there were] seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Complete Jewish Bible:
From the throne came forth lightnings, voices and thunderings; and before the throne were seven flaming torches, which are the sevenfold Spirit of God.
Berean Standard Bible:
From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven Spirits of God.
American Standard Version:
And out of the throne proceed lightnings and voices and thunders. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} out of{G1537} the throne{G2362} proceeded{G1607} lightnings{G796} and{G2532} thunderings{G1027} and{G2532} voices{G5456}: and{G2532} there were seven{G2033} lamps{G2985} of fire{G4442} burning{G2545} before{G1799} the throne{G2362}, which{G3739} are{G1526} the seven{G2033} Spirits{G4151} of God{G2316}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Revelation 11:19
- And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.
Revelation 1:4
- John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
Revelation 8:5
- And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast [it] into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.
Revelation 16:17
- ¶ And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.
Revelation 16:18
- And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, [and] so great.
Revelation 5:6
- ¶ And I beheld, and, lo, in 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.
Exodus 19:16
- ¶ And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that [was] in the camp trembled.
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Commentary for Revelation 4:5
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion. - Strong's Number: G2362
There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θρόνος
Transliteration: thrónos
Pronunciation: thron'-os
Description: from (to sit); a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate:--seat, throne. - Strong's Number: G1607
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκπορεύομαι
Transliteration: ekporeúomai
Pronunciation: ek-por-yoo'-om-ahee
Description: from ἐκ and πορεύομαι; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project:--come (forth, out of), depart, go (forth, out), issue, proceed (out of). - Strong's Number: G796
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀστραπή
Transliteration: astrapḗ
Pronunciation: as-trap-ay'
Description: from ἀστράπτω; lightning; by analogy, glare:--lightning, bright shining. - Strong's Number: G1027
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βροντή
Transliteration: brontḗ
Pronunciation: bron-tay'
Description: akin to (to roar); thunder:--thunder(-ing). - Strong's Number: G5456
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φωνή
Transliteration: phōnḗ
Pronunciation: fo-nay'
Description: probably akin to φαίνω through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language:--noise, sound, voice. - Strong's Number: G2033
There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἑπτά
Transliteration: heptá
Pronunciation: hep-tah'
Description: a primary number; seven:--seven. - Strong's Number: G2985
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λαμπάς
Transliteration: lampás
Pronunciation: lam-pas'
Description: from λάμπω; a "lamp" or flambeau:--lamp, light, torch. - Strong's Number: G4442
There are 73 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πῦρ
Transliteration: pŷr
Pronunciation: poor
Description: a primary word; "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning):--fiery, fire. - Strong's Number: G2545
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καίω
Transliteration: kaíō
Pronunciation: kah'-yo
Description: apparently a primary verb; to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume:--burn, light. - Strong's Number: G1799
There are 89 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐνώπιον
Transliteration: enṓpion
Pronunciation: en-o'-pee-on
Description: neuter of a compound of ἐν and a derivative of ὀπτάνομαι; in the face of (literally or figuratively):--before, in the presence (sight) of, to. - Strong's Number: G3739
There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅς
Transliteration: hós
Pronunciation: ho
Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ. - Strong's Number: G1526
There are 146 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰσί
Transliteration: eisí
Pronunciation: i-see'
Description: 3rd person plural present indicative of εἰμί; they are:--agree, are, be, dure, X is, were. - Strong's Number: G4151
There are 350 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πνεῦμα
Transliteration: pneûma
Pronunciation: pnyoo'-mah
Description: from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή. - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).