Lectionary Calendar
Friday, April 26th, 2024
the Fourth Week after Easter
the Fourth Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Revelation 5". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/revelation-5.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on Revelation 5". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
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Introduction
1:1 place; (b-19) Aorist, lit. 'have taken place,' perhaps 'be accomplished.' signified (c-22) * Lit. 'made known by signs.'
Verse 1
5:1 sat (g-11) Or 'that sits.' It is the present tense, and is really a title, 'the sitter on the throne.'
Verse 6
5:6 Lamb (h-24) Arnion . a diminutive, used throughout Revelation. as John 21:15 .
Verse 7
5:7 sat (g-15) Or 'that sits.' It is the present tense, and is really a title, 'the sitter on the throne.'
Verse 8
5:8 having (i-19) 'Having' refers strictly only to 'elders.'
Verse 9
5:9 redeemed (k-27) Or 'bought,' as ch. 14.3,4.
Verse 10
5:10 kings (l-7) Some authorities here read 'a kingdom,' as in ch. 1.6, but it is rather here a title or name.
Verse 11
5:11 around (m-12) See Note, ch. 4.3.
Verse 14
5:14 homage. (a-15) See Note h, ch. 3.9.