Revelation 15:3

And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous [are] thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true [are] thy ways, thou King of saints.

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They were singing the song of Moshe, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb:

“Great and wonderful are the things you have done,
Adonai, God of heaven’s armies!
Just and true are your ways,
king of the nations!

and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!

And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty; righteous and true are thy ways, thou King of the ages.

Revelation 15:3 presents a powerful scene of worship in heaven, following the vision of the seven last plagues. Those who have overcome the beast and his image stand victoriously on a sea of glass, singing a dual hymn of praise to God.

Context

This verse is found within Revelation's apocalyptic narrative, specifically after the description of the seven angels with the seven last plagues, which embody God's final wrath. The scene immediately preceding this song (Revelation 15:2) shows the victorious saints who have triumphed over the forces of evil, standing on a "sea of glass mingled with fire," a symbol of divine judgment and purity. Their song is a response to God's righteous acts and an affirmation of His character, anticipating the pouring out of the bowls of wrath.

Key Themes

  • Divine Sovereignty and Power: The declaration "Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty" extols God's unparalleled power and the awe-inspiring nature of His deeds throughout history, especially in delivering His people and executing justice. This title, "Lord God Almighty" (Pantokrator), emphasizes His absolute dominion over all creation and events.
  • Divine Justice and Truth: "Just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints" affirms God's perfect righteousness and faithfulness in all His dealings. His actions, though sometimes mysterious to human understanding, are always rooted in justice and truth. The title "King of saints" (some manuscripts read "King of the nations" or "King of the ages") highlights His rightful rule over His redeemed people and His eternal reign.
  • Worship and Deliverance: The combination of "the song of Moses" and "the song of the Lamb" is highly symbolic.
    • The Song of Moses (Exodus 15) was sung by the Israelites after their miraculous deliverance from Pharaoh and the Egyptian army through the Red Sea. It is a hymn of triumph over oppression.
    • The Song of the Lamb signifies salvation achieved through Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection. It is a hymn of victory over sin, death, and the forces of evil.
    Together, these songs celebrate God's historical and redemptive acts of salvation, culminating in the ultimate victory through Christ.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek words translated "great and marvellous" are megala kai thaumasta, conveying a sense of immense scale and profound wonder at God's actions. "Just and true" comes from dikaiai kai alēthinai, emphasizing God's inherent righteousness and His unwavering faithfulness. The phrase "King of saints" (KJV) is notable; while some ancient manuscripts read "King of the nations" (ethnōn) or "King of the ages" (aiōnōn), "King of saints" powerfully focuses on God's sovereignty over His redeemed people, aligning with the identity of those singing the song.

Practical Application

This verse offers profound encouragement and a model for worship. For believers today, it reminds us that despite the chaos and injustice in the world, God remains just and true in all His ways. The song of Moses and the Lamb teaches us to look back at God's past deliverances (like the Exodus) and forward to the ultimate victory secured by Christ, finding hope and motivation to persevere. It calls us to worship God not only for His mighty works of creation and judgment but especially for His redemptive work through Jesus, which guarantees the final triumph of good over evil and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. Our worship should reflect both awe at His power and trust in His unfailing character.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Psalms 111:2

    The works of the LORD [are] great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

  • Exodus 15:1

    ¶ Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

  • Exodus 15:18

    The LORD shall reign for ever and ever.

  • Psalms 139:14

    I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well.

  • Revelation 5:9

    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 5:13

    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, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, [be] unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

  • Psalms 145:17

    The LORD [is] righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

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