Revelation 19:1

¶ And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:

And {G2532} after {G3326} these things {G5023} I heard {G191} a great {G3173} voice {G5456} of much {G4183} people {G3793} in {G1722} heaven {G3772}, saying {G3004}, Alleluia {G239}; Salvation {G4991}, and {G2532} glory {G1391}, and {G2532} honour {G5092}, and {G2532} power {G1411}, unto the Lord {G2962} our {G2257} God {G2316}:

After these things, I heard what sounded like the roar of a huge crowd in heaven, shouting,

“Halleluyah!
The victory, the glory, the power of our God!

After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!

After these things I heard as it were a great voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, Hallelujah; Salvation, and glory, and power, belong to our God:

Revelation 19:1 marks a pivotal moment in the apocalyptic narrative, shifting from the judgments of God to the triumphant praise of heaven. This verse introduces a magnificent chorus of worship, celebrating God's justice and sovereignty after the preceding cataclysmic events.

Context

This verse immediately follows the detailed account of the destruction and judgment upon 'Babylon the Great' in Revelation chapters 17 and 18. Babylon, here symbolizing all anti-God systems and worldly corruption, has fallen. The "great voice of much people in heaven" signifies the heavenly response to this divine act of justice. It heralds a new phase of Revelation, setting the stage for the victorious return of Christ and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, which is described later in this chapter.

Key Themes

  • Divine Justice and Vindication: The praise erupts precisely because God has executed righteous judgment against evil and injustice. This reassures believers that God's plan for justice will ultimately prevail.
  • Sovereignty and Power of God: The declaration "Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God" firmly attributes ultimate authority and deliverance to God alone. It underscores His absolute control over all events, past, present, and future.
  • Heavenly Worship: This verse offers a glimpse into the fervent and unanimous worship of God in heaven. It portrays a multitude, likely angels, redeemed saints, or both, giving God the ultimate adoration He is due.
  • Salvation as God's Work: The term "Salvation" highlights that deliverance from sin and its consequences is entirely God's initiative and accomplishment.

Linguistic Insight: "Alleluia"

The word "Alleluia" (or Hallelujah) is a transliteration of a Hebrew phrase, hallĕlū-yāh, meaning "Praise ye the Lord" or "Praise Yah." It is a fervent imperative call to worship God. While common in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 150:6), its appearance in the New Testament is unique to Revelation chapter 19, where it is repeated four times (verses 1, 3, 4, 6). Its prominent use here emphasizes the profound joy and complete vindication felt in heaven at the culmination of God's judgments and the dawning of His ultimate reign.

Significance and Application

Revelation 19:1 reminds believers of God's unwavering character: He is just, sovereign, and worthy of all praise. For those enduring persecution or witnessing rampant injustice in the world, this verse offers immense encouragement, affirming that God sees, judges, and will ultimately triumph over all evil. It calls us to participate in this heavenly chorus, offering our own "Alleluia" in anticipation of God's final victory. Our worship, even amidst earthly challenges, aligns us with the eternal reality of God's glory and power, knowing that His salvation and justice will ultimately be revealed to all creation.

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.

  • Revelation 7:10

    And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

  • Revelation 7:12

    Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, [be] unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

  • Revelation 11:15

    And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become [the kingdoms] of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:11

    Thine, O LORD, [is] the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all [that is] in the heaven and in the earth [is thine]; thine [is] the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.

  • Matthew 6:13

    And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

  • 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.

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