King James Version:
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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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
One of the elders said to me, “Don’t cry. Look, the Lion of the tribe of Y’hudah, the Root of David, has won the right to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
Berean Standard Bible:
Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
American Standard Version:
and one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not; behold, the Lion that is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath overcome to open the book and the seven seals thereof.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} one{G1520} of{G1537} the elders{G4245} saith{G3004} unto me{G3427}, Weep{G2799} not{G3361}: behold{G2400}, the Lion{G3023} of{G5607}{G1537} the tribe{G5443} of Juda{G2455}, the Root{G4491} of David{G1138}, hath prevailed{G3528} to open{G455} the book{G975}, and{G2532} to loose{G3089} the seven{G2033} seals{G4973} thereof{G846}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 11:1
- ¶ And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
Jeremiah 23:5
- Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
Jeremiah 23:6
- In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this [is] his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Revelation 22:16
- I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, [and] the bright and morning star.
Hebrews 7:14
- For [it is] evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
Romans 15:12
- And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
Isaiah 11:10
- ¶ And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
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Commentary for Revelation 5:5
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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: G1520
There are 235 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἷς
Transliteration: heîs
Pronunciation: hice
Description: a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also εἷς καθ’ εἷς, μηδείς, μία, οὐδείς. - 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: G4245
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρεσβύτερος
Transliteration: presbýteros
Pronunciation: pres-boo'-ter-os
Description: comparative of (elderly); older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter":-- elder(-est), old. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G3427
There are 227 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοί
Transliteration: moí
Pronunciation: moy
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my. - Strong's Number: G2799
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κλαίω
Transliteration: klaíō
Pronunciation: klah'-yo
Description: of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently):--bewail, weep. - Strong's Number: G3361
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μή
Transliteration: mḗ
Pronunciation: may
Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ. - Strong's Number: G2400
There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἰδού
Transliteration: idoú
Pronunciation: id-oo'
Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see. - Strong's Number: G3023
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέων
Transliteration: léōn
Pronunciation: leh-ohn'
Description: a primary word; a "lion":--lion. - Strong's Number: G5607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὤν
Transliteration: ṓn
Pronunciation: on
Description: present participle of εἰμί; being:--be, come, have. - Strong's Number: G5443
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φυλή
Transliteration: phylḗ
Pronunciation: foo-lay'
Description: from φύω (compare φύλλον); an offshoot, i.e. race or clan:--kindred, tribe. - Strong's Number: G2455
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰούδας
Transliteration: Ioúdas
Pronunciation: ee-oo-das'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוּדָה); Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and its region:--Juda(-h, -s); Jude. - Strong's Number: G4491
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ῥίζα
Transliteration: rhíza
Pronunciation: hrid'-zah
Description: apparently a primary word; a "root" (literally or figuratively):--root. - Strong's Number: G1138
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Δαβίδ
Transliteration: Dabíd
Pronunciation: dab-eed'
Description: of Hebrew origin (דָּוִד); Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king:--David. - Strong's Number: G3528
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νικάω
Transliteration: nikáō
Pronunciation: nik-ah'-o
Description: from νίκη; to subdue (literally or figuratively):--conquer, overcome, prevail, get the victory. - Strong's Number: G455
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνοίγω
Transliteration: anoígō
Pronunciation: an-oy'-go
Description: from ἀνά and (to open); to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications):--open. - Strong's Number: G975
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βιβλίον
Transliteration: biblíon
Pronunciation: bib-lee'-on
Description: a diminutive of βίβλος; a roll:--bill, book, scroll, writing. - Strong's Number: G3089
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λύω
Transliteration: lýō
Pronunciation: loo'-o
Description: a primary verb; to "loosen" (literally or figuratively):--break (up), destroy, dissolve, (un-)loose, melt, put off. Compare ῥήγνυμι. - 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: G4973
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σφραγίς
Transliteration: sphragís
Pronunciation: sfrag-ece'
Description: probably strengthened from φράσσω; a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively:--seal. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.