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And they cried: &#8220Amen, Hallelujah!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/revelation/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the twenty-four elders and the four living beings fell down and worshiped God, who was sitting on the throne. They cried out, “Amen! Praise the LORD!” <a href="/esv/revelation/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” <a href="/bsb/revelation/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!” <a href="/blb/revelation/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, the One sitting on the throne, saying: "Amen, Hallelujah!" <a href="/kjv/revelation/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/19.htm">New King James Version</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sat on the throne, saying, “Amen! Alleluia!” <a href="/nasb_/revelation/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” <a href="/nasb/revelation/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne saying, &#8220Amen. Hallelujah!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/revelation/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” <a href="/lsb/revelation/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” <a href="/amp/revelation/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures also fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah (praise the Lord)!” <a href="/csb/revelation/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who is seated on the throne, saying, Amen! Hallelujah! <a href="/hcsb/revelation/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the 24 elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who is seated on the throne, saying: Amen! Hallelujah! <a href="/asv/revelation/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the four and twenty elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshipped God that sitteth on the throne, saying, Amen; Hallelujah. <a href="/cev/revelation/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After this, the 24 elders and the four living creatures all knelt before the throne of God and worshiped him. They said, "Amen! Praise the Lord!" <a href="/erv/revelation/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the four and twenty elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshipped God that sitteth on the throne, saying, Amen; Hallelujah. <a href="/gwt/revelation/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The 24 leaders and the 4 living creatures bowed and worshiped God, who was sitting on the throne. They said, "Amen! Hallelujah!" <a href="/gnt/revelation/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. They said, "Amen! Praise God!" <a href="/isv/revelation/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures bowed down and worshipped God, who was sitting on the throne. They said, "Amen! Hallelujah!" <a href="/net/revelation/19.htm">NET Bible</a> The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures threw themselves to the ground and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne, saying: "Amen! Hallelujah!" <a href="/nheb/revelation/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying, "Amen. Hallelujah." <a href="/wbt/revelation/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the four and twenty elders and the four living beings fell down and worshiped God who sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. <a href="/wey/revelation/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the twenty-four Elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshipped God who sits upon the throne. "Even so," they said; "Hallelujah!"<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/revelation/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!” <a href="/web/revelation/19.htm">World English Bible</a> The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying, “Amen! Hallelujah!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and they worshiped God who is sitting on the throne, saying, “Amen! Hallelujah!” <a href="/blb/revelation/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, the One sitting on the throne, saying: "Amen, Hallelujah!" <a href="/ylt/revelation/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And fall down did the elders -- the twenty and four -- and the four living creatures, and they did bow before God who is sitting upon the throne, saying, 'Amen, Alleluia.' <a href="/slt/revelation/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell and worshipped God sitting upon the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the four and twenty ancients, and the four living creatures fell down and adored God that sitteth upon the throne, saying: Amen; Alleluia. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, sitting upon the throne, saying: “Amen! Alleluia!” <a href="/nabre/revelation/19.htm">New American Bible</a> The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sat on the throne, saying, “Amen. Alleluia.” <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who is seated on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God who sat on the throne, saying, Amen, Alleluia. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the 24 Elders and The Four Beasts fell down and worshiped our God who sits on the throne, and they were saying, “Amen! Hallelujah!”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the twenty-four elders, and the four living creatures, fell down, and worshiped God that sits upon the throne, saying: Amen, Alleluia. <a href="/godbey/revelation/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sitteth upon the throne, saying Amen; Hallelujah! <a href="/haweis/revelation/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the four and twenty presbyters fell prostrate, and the four living beings, and they worshipped God who was seated on the throne, saying, Amen; Hallelujah.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then the four and twenty elders, and the four animals fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, "amen; alleluia." <a href="/wey/revelation/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the twenty-four Elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshipped God who sits upon the throne. "Even so," they said; "Hallelujah!" <a href="/worrell/revelation/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down, and worshiped God, Who sitteth on the throne, saying, "Amen! Hallelujah!" <a href="/worsley/revelation/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the four and twenty elders, and the four animals fell down and worshipped God that sat upon the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. <a href="/parallel/revelation/19-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=3953" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/19.htm">Rejoicing in Heaven</a> …3And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.” 4<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1501.htm" title="1501: eikosi (Adj-NMP) -- Twenty. Of uncertain affinity; a score.">twenty-four</a> <a href="/greek/5064.htm" title="5064: tessares (Adj-NMP) -- Four. Or neuter tessara a plural number; four."></a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyteroi (Adj-NMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5064.htm" title="5064: tessara (Adj-NNP) -- Four. Or neuter tessara a plural number; four.">four</a> <a href="/greek/2226.htm" title="2226: zōa (N-NNP) -- An animal, living creature. Neuter of a derivative of zao; a live thing, i.e. An animal.">living creatures</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: epesan (V-AIA-3P) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">fell down</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: prosekynēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">worshiped</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: kathēmenō (V-PPM/P-DMS) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.">sits</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2362.htm" title="2362: thronō (N-DMS) -- From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate.">throne,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">saying:</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: Amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">“Amen,</a> <a href="/greek/239.htm" title="239: Hallēlouia (Heb) -- Hallelujah, Praise the Lord. Of Hebrew origin; praise ye Jah!, an adoring exclamation.">Hallelujah!”</a> 5Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/4-10.htm">Revelation 4:10-11</a> the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying: / “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” <a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8-14</a> When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. / And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. / You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” ... <a href="/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11-12</a> And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, / saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Revelation 11:16-17</a> And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, / saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9-10</a> As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-3</a> In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” <a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20-21</a> Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. / Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. <a href="/psalms/148-2.htm">Psalm 148:2</a> Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. <a href="/hebrews/1-6.htm">Hebrews 1:6</a> And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.” <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">1 Chronicles 16:29</a> Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a> You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. <a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a> Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? <a href="/psalms/29-1.htm">Psalm 29:1-2</a> A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.the four.<a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Revelation 4:4-10</a> And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold… <a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Revelation 5:8-11,14</a> 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… <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15,16</a> And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever… Amen.<a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Revelation 5:14</a> And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.<a href="/1_chronicles/16-36.htm">1 Chronicles 16:36</a> Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.<a href="/nehemiah/5-13.htm">Nehemiah 5:13</a> Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the LORD. And the people did according to this promise.Alleluia.<a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Revelation 19:1</a> And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/19-3.htm">Alleluia</a> <a href="/revelation/7-12.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/revelation/18-13.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/revelation/15-7.htm">Beings</a> <a href="/revelation/14-9.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/revelation/15-7.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/revelation/19-3.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/revelation/16-21.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/revelation/15-7.htm">Four</a> <a href="/revelation/19-3.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/revelation/18-5.htm">High</a> <a href="/luke/15-30.htm">Living</a> <a href="/revelation/19-3.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/revelation/14-16.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/revelation/16-10.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/revelation/17-15.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/revelation/17-15.htm">Sits</a> <a href="/revelation/17-15.htm">Sitteth</a> <a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Twenty-Four</a> <a href="/revelation/16-2.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/revelation/16-2.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/revelation/16-2.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/19-6.htm">Alleluia</a> <a href="/revelation/22-20.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/genesis/1-24.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/numbers/31-35.htm">Beings</a> <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/genesis/1-20.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/genesis/50-7.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/genesis/9-23.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Four</a> <a href="/revelation/19-6.htm">Hallelujah</a> <a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">High</a> <a href="/numbers/35-15.htm">Living</a> <a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/genesis/17-20.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Sits</a> <a href="/revelation/21-5.htm">Sitteth</a> <a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/genesis/6-3.htm">Twenty</a> <a href="/numbers/7-88.htm">Twenty-Four</a> <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 19</div>1. <a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">God is praised in heaven for judging the great harlot, and avenging the blood of his saints.</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">The marriage of the Lamb.</a> 10. <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">The angel will not be worshipped.</a> 17. <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">The birds called to the great slaughter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures The twenty-four elders are often interpreted as representing the complete church, encompassing both Old and New Testament believers, symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. The four living creatures are reminiscent of the cherubim described in <a href="/ezekiel/1.htm">Ezekiel 1</a> and the seraphim in <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6</a>, representing all of creation in its worship of God. Their presence around the throne signifies the unity of heavenly and earthly worship.fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne This act of falling down is a sign of deep reverence and submission, a common posture in biblical worship (e.g., <a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6</a>). The throne is a central image in Revelation, symbolizing God's sovereign rule and authority over the universe. The worship of God on the throne emphasizes His ultimate power and the rightful response of creation to His majesty.saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!” "Amen" is a term of agreement or affirmation, often used to conclude prayers, meaning "so be it" or "truly." "Hallelujah" is a Hebrew word meaning "Praise the Lord," and is a call to worship. This phrase encapsulates the response of the heavenly beings to God's righteous judgments and the celebration of His eternal reign, echoing themes found throughout the Psalms and prophetic literature.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/twenty-four_elders.htm">Twenty-Four Elders</a> These figures are often interpreted as representing the fullness of God's people, possibly symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. They are seen as leaders in heavenly worship. 2. <a href="/topical/f/four_living_creatures.htm">Four Living Creatures</a> These beings are described earlier in Revelation as having features of a lion, ox, man, and eagle. They are often understood as representing all of creation, continually worshiping God. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_who_sits_on_the_throne.htm">God Who Sits on the Throne</a> This refers to the sovereign God, the central figure of worship in heaven, emphasizing His authority and majesty. 4. <a href="/topical/w/worship.htm">Worship</a> The act of falling down and worshiping signifies deep reverence and submission to God's authority. 5. <a href="/topical/a/amen,_hallelujah.htm">Amen, Hallelujah</a> "Amen" is a term of agreement or affirmation, while "Hallelujah" is a call to praise God, derived from Hebrew roots meaning "Praise Yahweh."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_worship.htm">The Universality of Worship</a> Worship is a central theme in the heavenly realm, involving all of creation. As believers, we are called to join in this eternal worship, recognizing God's sovereignty in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_agreement_in_worship.htm">The Role of Agreement in Worship</a> The use of "Amen" signifies agreement with God's will and purposes. In our worship, we should align our hearts with God's truth and express our agreement with His plans. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_praise.htm">The Call to Praise</a> "Hallelujah" is a call to praise God. Our lives should be a continuous expression of praise, not just in words but in actions that reflect God's glory. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reverence.htm">The Importance of Reverence</a> The act of falling down in worship highlights the importance of reverence and humility before God. We should approach God with a heart of humility, acknowledging His greatness. <a href="/topical/t/the_symbolism_of_the_elders_and_creatures.htm">The Symbolism of the Elders and Creatures</a> The presence of the elders and living creatures in worship reminds us of the unity and diversity in the body of Christ. We are all called to worship, regardless of our roles or backgrounds.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 19</a> <a href="/q/what_is_god's_throne.htm">What is God's throne?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_prayers_of_the_saints.htm">What are the Prayers of the Saints?</a> <a href="/q/do_rev_4_4_elders_align_with_other_leaders.htm">How do the twenty-four elders from Revelation 4:4 align with or contradict other biblical notions of heavenly beings or leadership?</a> <a href="/q/inconsistencies_in_ezekiel_1_vs._isaiah_6.htm">Are there any inconsistencies between Ezekiel's vision (Ezekiel 1) and visions of divine glory in other scriptural passages, such as Isaiah 6 or Revelation 4?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) And the four and twenty . . .--The twenty-four elders, the representatives of the Church, and the four living beings, the representatives of nature, fell down and worshipped God who sitteth (not "sat," as in the English version) on the throne. These, too, join in the chorus of praise.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. (On "the twenty-four elders" as representing the Church of God, and "the four living beings" as typical of creation, see on Revelation 4:4, 6.) God that sitteth (present tense, as in ver. 3) on the throne; as he is described in <a href="/revelation/4-2.htm">Revelation 4:2</a> and Revelation 5:13. Amen; Hallelujah (see <a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Psalm 106:48</a>). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/19-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. twenty-four εἴκοσι (eikosi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1501.htm">Strong's 1501: </a> Twenty. Of uncertain affinity; a score. elders πρεσβύτεροι (presbyteroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. four τέσσαρα (tessara) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5064.htm">Strong's 5064: </a> Four. Or neuter tessara a plural number; four. living creatures ζῷα (zōa) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2226.htm">Strong's 2226: </a> An animal, living creature. Neuter of a derivative of zao; a live thing, i.e. An animal. fell down ἔπεσαν (epesan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. worshiped προσεκύνησαν (prosekynēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. God Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. who τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sits καθημένῳ (kathēmenō) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2521.htm">Strong's 2521: </a> To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. throne, θρόνῳ (thronō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2362.htm">Strong's 2362: </a> From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. saying: λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Amen, Ἀμήν (Amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. Hallelujah!” Ἁλληλουϊά (Hallēlouia) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_239.htm">Strong's 239: </a> Hallelujah, Praise the Lord. 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