Revelation 19:6

And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

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Then I heard what sounded like the roar of a huge crowd, like the sound of rushing waters, like loud peals of thunder, saying,

“Halleluyah!
Adonai, God of heaven’s armies,
has begun his reign!

And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunders, saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigneth.

Revelation 19:6 presents a powerful scene of heavenly worship and triumph, echoing with the resounding praise of a vast multitude. This verse marks a pivotal moment in the Book of Revelation, signifying the ultimate victory of God.

Context

This verse immediately follows the pronouncements of judgment on "Babylon the Great," symbolizing the world system opposed to God (Revelation 18). The heavenly hosts and the redeemed are now celebrating the justice of God and the establishment of His rightful reign. It sets the stage for the Marriage Supper of the Lamb and the subsequent return of Christ.

Key Themes

  • Unanimous Praise: The "voice of a great multitude" signifies the overwhelming and unified adoration from all who are in heaven, including angels and the redeemed. Their praise is described with immense power, like "many waters" and "mighty thunderings," indicating its majesty and authority.
  • Divine Sovereignty: The declaration "the Lord God omnipotent reigneth" is the central message. It affirms God's absolute power, control, and eternal kingship over all creation and events. Despite the chaos and evil seen in the world, God's ultimate authority is never challenged or diminished.
  • Triumph and Justice: This outburst of praise is a direct response to God's righteous judgments and the impending establishment of His kingdom. It is a celebration of justice served and evil overcome.

Linguistic Insights

  • Alleluia: This is a transliteration of the Hebrew phrase Hallelujah (הַלְלוּיָהּ), meaning "Praise ye the LORD" or "Praise Yah." Its repeated appearance in Revelation 19 (four times) underscores a unique, climactic moment of intense worship and recognition of God's sovereignty.
  • Omnipotent: The Greek word used here is pantokratōr (παντοκράτωρ), which literally means "all-ruling" or "Almighty." This term emphasizes God's absolute power and universal dominion, assuring believers that His reign is total and unchallenged. This same term is used in Revelation 1:8 and other places to describe God.
  • Voice like many waters/mighty thunderings: This imagery is often used in the Bible to describe the overwhelming and majestic presence or voice of God, conveying immense power and authority. Similar descriptions can be found in Ezekiel 43:2 and Psalm 29:3.

Practical Application

For believers today, Revelation 19:6 offers profound comfort and inspiration:

  • Assurance of God's Control: In a world often filled with uncertainty and injustice, this verse powerfully reminds us that "the Lord God omnipotent reigneth." His sovereignty is absolute, and He is ultimately in control, even when circumstances seem dire. His reign is eternal and unwavering.
  • Call to Worship: The heavenly multitude's spontaneous and powerful praise serves as a model for our own worship. We are called to recognize and declare God's kingship and power in our lives and through our praise.
  • Hope in the Future: This verse points to a future where all evil is vanquished and God's righteous rule is fully established. It encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective, knowing that the ultimate triumph belongs to God.
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 97:1

    ¶ The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad [thereof].

  • Revelation 14:2

    And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:

  • 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:

  • Psalms 93:1

    ¶ The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, [wherewith] he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.

  • Psalms 99:1

    ¶ The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth [between] the cherubims; let the earth be moved.

  • Revelation 6:1

    ¶ And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.

  • Ezekiel 1:24

    And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of an host: when they stood, they let down their wings.
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