Revelation 4 devotional
Summary of revelation chapter 4 and 5!
EXEGETICAL (ORIGINAL LANGUAGES)
Meyer's NT Commentary
Revelation 4:11. Not without significance, the elders who, as representatives of the redeemed, stand in a still closer relation to their Lord and God than the four beings, address the Enthroned One: ὁ κυρ.καὶ ὁ θεὸς ἡμῶν.[1832]
ἌΞΙΟς ΕἸ ΛΑΒΕἸΥ.
What are the 7 spirits of god in revelation 4
Cf. Revelation 5:12. That God not only when he is worshipped, but also when he exterminates his enemies, receives glory,[1833] does not belong here.
ΤῊΝ ΔΟΞ., Κ.Τ.Λ., the elders say, because in replying they look back in a certain respect to Revelation 4:8.[1834]
ΚΑῚ ΤῊΝ ΔΈΝΑΜΙΝ.
While the representatives of even creation are right in offering thanks(Revelation 4:8), especially suitable in the mouth of the elders, who although naturally also belonging to creation, yet with a certain objectivity regard the work of creation (ὅτι σὺ ἔκτισας, κ.τ.λ.), is the thankful acknowledgment of the powerof the Creator revealed therein.[1835]
ΚΑῚ ὉΙᾺ ΤῸ ΘΈΛΗΜΆ ΣΟΥ ἮΣΑΝ.
The Vulg., correctly: “On ac