Revelation - Chapter 5

Revelation 5.1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. Revelation 5.2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? 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. Revelation 5.4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. Revelation 5.5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. Revelation 5.6 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 5.7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. Revelation 5.8 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 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 5.10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. Revelation 5.11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 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. 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. 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.

Revelation : Chapter 5

Revelation of the Worthy Lamb

Revelation chapter 5 reveals the Lamb worthy to open the sealed scroll. Who can thwart God's plans? This powerful passage presents a sealed scroll that no one can open until the Lamb—a symbol of Christ—appears. This chapter highlights Jesus' victory, the result of his sacrifice and his authority to execute divine judgments. The themes of redemption, universal worship, and the coming kingdom are its central elements.

Together, we invite you to explore five biblical passages that shed light on the profound meaning of this revelatory chapter.

Isaiah 11:1, 10

"A branch will come out of the stump of Jesse, and a shoot will sprout from his roots. [...] In that day, the nations will seek the root of Jesse, and he will be like a standard for the peoples." » This messianic prophecy relates to the description of Jesus as "the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David" in Revelation 5:5.

Genesis 49:9-10

"Judah is a lion's whelp; you have come from the hunt, my son. Like a lion he crouches and lies down; like a lioness, who dares to provoke him? The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor a ruler's staff from between his feet, until his own comes." » This blessing of Jacob over Judah is mentioned in Revelation 5:5, where Jesus is called "the Lion of the tribe of Judah."

John 1:29

"The next day John saw Jesus approaching and said, 'Look! It is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!' » » John the Baptist's description of Jesus as the Lamb of God is reflected in Revelation 5:6, where Jesus is seen as a slain lamb.

Daniel 7:10

"A river of fire flowed before him. Thousands of thousands ministered to him; millions upon millions stood before him. The tribunal began its trial, and the books were opened." » The scene of Daniel's judgment is echoed in Revelation 5:11, with the multitude of angels surrounding the throne.

Psalm 141:2

"Let my prayer be set before you like incense, and my hands like the evening sacrifice. » This psalm refers to Revelation 5:8, where the prayers of the saints are represented as incense in golden bowls.

May these passages guide us in our meditation and understanding of the importance of the Lamb in our Christian faith.