Revelation 5:14

And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four [and] twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

And {G2532} the four {G5064} beasts {G2226} said {G3004}, Amen {G281}. And {G2532} the four {G5064} and twenty {G1501} elders {G4245} fell down {G4098} and {G2532} worshipped {G4352} him that liveth {G2198} for {G1519} ever {G165} and ever {G165}.

The four living beings said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshipped.

And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.

And the four living creatures said, Amen. And the elders fell down and worshipped.

Commentary

Revelation 5:14 concludes a profound scene of cosmic worship in heaven, where all creation and the redeemed people of God unite in adoration before the throne. It depicts a powerful moment of affirmation and submission to the eternal God.

Context

This verse culminates the dramatic events of Revelation chapters 4 and 5, which meticulously describe God's throne room in heaven. Following the vision of God's majesty (Revelation 4) and the introduction of the Lamb (Jesus Christ) as the only one worthy to open the sealed scroll (Revelation 5:1-7), a crescendo of worship erupts. Verses Revelation 5:8-13 detail the praise offered first to the Lamb, then joined by countless angels, and finally by every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and in the sea. Revelation 5:14 serves as the resounding affirmation of this universal worship, directed towards God the Father.

Key Themes

  • Universal Acclamation: The "four beasts" (or living creatures, representing all creation, first introduced in Revelation 4:6-8) and the "four and twenty elders" (representing the redeemed church, seen earlier in Revelation 4:4) act as key figures in this heavenly liturgy. Their unified response highlights that all creation and all of God's people acknowledge and participate in divine worship.
  • Divine Affirmation: Their resounding "Amen" signifies complete agreement, solemn affirmation, and an emphatic "so be it." It's a powerful declaration of truth and acceptance of the worship offered to God and the Lamb.
  • God's Eternal Reign: The worship is directed specifically to "him that liveth for ever and ever," a title consistently applied to God the Father in Revelation (e.g., Revelation 1:18). This emphasizes God's everlasting nature, sovereignty, and supreme worthiness of all praise.
  • Humility in Worship: The act of the elders falling down signifies profound reverence, humility, and complete submission before the Almighty God.

Linguistic Insights

  • The word "Amen" (Greek: amēn, from Hebrew: āmēn) is transliterated directly into English. It is not merely a concluding word but a strong affirmation of truth and agreement, meaning "truly," "certainly," or "so be it." Its use here by the living creatures underscores the reality and truth of the worship and the worthiness of God.
  • The phrase "worshipped him" comes from the Greek word proskyneō, which literally means "to prostrate oneself before" or "to bow down." This action signifies deep reverence, submission, and adoration, indicating complete surrender to the one being worshipped.

Practical Application

Revelation 5:14 offers profound insights for believers today. It underscores the ultimate purpose of all creation: to worship God. This heavenly scene reminds us that our worship is part of a grand, cosmic reality, joining the chorus of angels, living creatures, and the redeemed. It calls us to consider the eternal nature of God and His supreme worthiness, inspiring us to offer our own lives in humble submission and fervent praise. Understanding this verse encourages us to live lives of worship, acknowledging God's sovereignty and anticipating the day when all creation will fully bow before Him, just as depicted in this glorious vision of heavenly worship.

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Cross-References

  • Revelation 19:4 (8 votes)

    And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.

  • Revelation 5:8 (6 votes)

    And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four [and] twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

  • Revelation 4:9 (6 votes)

    And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,

  • Revelation 4:11 (6 votes)

    Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

  • Revelation 5:6 (5 votes)

    ¶ And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

  • Revelation 7:12 (2 votes)

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