Revelation 5

King James Version · 14 verses · 574 cross-references linking it to 279 other chapters

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1And 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.29 cross-references: Ezekiel 2:9–10, Isaiah 29:11, Revelation 5:7, Daniel 12:4–9, Revelation 6:1
2And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?14 cross-references: Isaiah 29:11–12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 10:1, Isaiah 41:22–23, Psalms 103:20
3And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.6 cross-references: Revelation 5:13, Isaiah 40:13–14, Romans 11:34, Isaiah 41:28
4And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.3 cross-references: Daniel 12:8–9, Revelation 4:1
5And 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.48 cross-references: Isaiah 11:1, Jeremiah 23:5–6, Revelation 22:16, Hebrews 7:14, Romans 15:12
6And 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.56 cross-references: Zechariah 4:10, Revelation 5:12, John 1:29, Zechariah 3:9, Revelation 13:8
7And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.5 cross-references: Revelation 5:1, Revelation 4:2–3
8And 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.75 cross-references: Psalms 141:2, Revelation 8:3–4, Philippians 2:9–11, Revelation 4:10, Revelation 5:14
9And 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;175 cross-references: 1 Peter 1:18–19, Matthew 26:28, 1 John 1:7, Romans 3:24–26, Psalms 40:3
10And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.37 cross-references: Revelation 1:6, Daniel 7:27, Revelation 20:6, Revelation 22:5, Daniel 7:18
11And 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;49 cross-references: Daniel 7:10, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 4:6, Revelation 4:4, Psalms 148:2
12Saying 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.49 cross-references: Revelation 5:9, Revelation 19:1, Revelation 4:11, 2 Corinthians 8:9, John 17:2
13And 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.51 cross-references: Philippians 2:10, 1 Chronicles 29:11, Revelation 5:3, Psalms 148:2–13, Revelation 5:12
14And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.23 cross-references: Revelation 19:4, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 4:9–11, Revelation 5:6, Revelation 7:12

Explained connections

The Lion of the tribe of Judah Genesis 49:9 and Revelation 5:5
Jacob's dying blessing pictures Judah as a lion's cub, the tribe of royal strength. In John's vision the only one worthy to open the sealed scroll is announced as the Lion of Judah — who then appears as a slain Lamb, fusing royal and sacrificial imagery.
The Lamb as though slain Isaiah 53:7 and Revelation 5:6
Isaiah's servant goes like a lamb to the slaughter. In heaven's throne room John turns to see the Lion of Judah and sees a Lamb standing as though slain — Christ's victory comes through sacrifice.

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