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.

And {G2532} every {G3956} creature {G2938} which {G3739} is {G2076} in {G1722} heaven {G3772}, and {G2532} on {G1722} the earth {G1093}, and {G2532} under {G5270} the earth {G1093}, and {G2532} such as {G3739} are {G2076} in {G1909} the sea {G2281}, and {G2532} all {G3956} that are in {G1722} them {G846}, heard I {G191} saying {G3004}, Blessing {G2129}, and {G2532} honour {G5092}, and {G2532} glory {G1391}, and {G2532} power {G2904}, be unto him that sitteth {G2521} upon {G1909} the throne {G2362}, and {G2532} unto the Lamb {G721} for {G1519} ever {G165} and ever {G165}.

And I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth and on the sea — yes, everything in them — saying,

“To the One sitting on the throne
and to the Lamb
belong praise, honor, glory and power
forever and ever!”

And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

And every created thing which is in the heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and on the sea, and all things that are in them, heard I saying, Unto him that sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb, be the blessing, and the honor, and the glory, and the dominion, for ever and ever.

Revelation 5:13 presents a breathtaking vision of universal worship, where all creation unites in praise of God the Father and Jesus Christ, the Lamb. This verse serves as a climactic declaration following the Lamb's worthiness to open the seven-sealed scroll, solidifying His central role in God's redemptive plan.

Context

This verse is the culmination of a profound worship scene initiated in Revelation chapter 4, where the apostle John is granted a vision of God's throne room in heaven. After seeing the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures worshiping "Him that sat on the throne," chapter 5 introduces a sealed scroll and the search for one worthy to open it. Only the Lamb, Jesus Christ, who was slain, is found worthy (Revelation 5:9). The preceding verses (Revelation 5:11-12) describe myriads of angels joining in worship of the Lamb. Verse 13 expands this worship beyond heavenly beings to encompass the entirety of creation.

Key Themes

  • Universal Adoration: The phrase "every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea" emphasizes that all of creation—animate and inanimate, visible and invisible—will ultimately acknowledge and praise God and the Lamb. This speaks to a future state of perfect harmony and submission to divine authority.
  • Co-equality in Worship: Significantly, the same blessing, honour, glory, and power are ascribed to "Him that sitteth upon the throne" (God the Father) and "unto the Lamb" (Jesus Christ). This underscores the divine nature of Jesus and His co-equality with the Father, receiving the same eternal worship.
  • Sovereignty and Worthiness: The worship is a recognition of God's ultimate sovereignty and the Lamb's unique worthiness to execute God's plan. It is a declaration that all power and authority belong to them for eternity.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek phrase for "every creature" is pan ktisma (πᾶν κτίσμα), which means "all creation" or "every created thing." This emphasizes the comprehensive scope of the worship, leaving nothing out. The phrase "for ever and ever" (eis tous aionas ton aionon - εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων) is a superlative expression signifying eternity, indicating that this worship is unending and timeless.

Practical Application

Revelation 5:13 offers profound comfort and inspiration. It reminds believers that despite present chaos or opposition, God and the Lamb are ultimately in control and will receive universal recognition. This verse encourages believers to align their lives with this eternal reality, offering their own worship and submission now. It also provides a glimpse into the glorious future where all discord will cease, and creation will perfectly reflect the glory of its Creator. This vision of collective praise anticipates the day when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

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.

  • Philippians 2:10

    That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven, and [things] in earth, and [things] under the earth;

  • 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.

  • Revelation 5:3

    And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.

  • Psalms 148:2

    Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

  • Psalms 148:13

    Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory [is] above the earth and heaven.

  • Revelation 5:12

    Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

  • Romans 11:36

    For of him, and through him, and to him, [are] all things: to whom [be] glory for ever. Amen.
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