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Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/revelation/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> They sang, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength belong to our God forever and ever! Amen.” <a href="/esv/revelation/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” <a href="/bsb/revelation/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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="/blb/revelation/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> saying, "Amen! Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and strength, to our God, to the ages of the ages! Amen." <a href="/kjv/revelation/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/7.htm">New King James Version</a> saying: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom, Thanksgiving and honor and power and might, Be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” <a href="/nasb_/revelation/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> saying, “Amen, blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might belong to our God forever and ever. Amen.” <a href="/nasb/revelation/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> saying, &#8220Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/revelation/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> saying, “Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” <a href="/lsb/revelation/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> saying, “Amen, the blessing and the glory and the wisdom and the thanksgiving and the honor and the power and the strength, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” <a href="/amp/revelation/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and majesty and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might belong to our God forever and ever. Amen.” <a href="/csb/revelation/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> saying, Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> saying: Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/asv/revelation/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/cev/revelation/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and said, "Amen! Praise, glory, wisdom, thanks, honor, power, and strength belong to our God forever and ever! Amen!" <a href="/erv/revelation/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/gwt/revelation/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and said, "Amen! Praise, glory, wisdom, thanks, honor, power, and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen!" <a href="/gnt/revelation/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> saying, "Amen! Praise, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might belong to our God forever and ever! Amen!" <a href="/isv/revelation/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> saying, "Amen! Praise, glory, wisdom, thanks, honor, power, and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen!" <a href="/msb/revelation/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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="/net/revelation/7.htm">NET Bible</a> saying, "Amen! Praise and glory, and wisdom and thanksgiving, and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!" <a href="/nheb/revelation/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> saying, "Amen. Blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen." <a href="/wbt/revelation/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/wey/revelation/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Even so!" they cried: "The blessing and the glory and the wisdom and the thanks and the honor and the power and the might are to be ascribed to our God, until the Ages of the Ages! Even so!" <a href="/web/revelation/7.htm">World English Bible</a> saying, “Amen! Blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might, be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> saying, “Amen! The blessing, and the glory, and the wisdom, and the thanksgiving, and the honor, and the power, and the strength, [are] to our God through the ages of the ages! Amen!” <a href="/blb/revelation/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> saying, "Amen! Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and strength, to our God, to the ages of the ages! Amen." <a href="/ylt/revelation/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> saying, 'Amen! the blessing, and the glory, and the wisdom, and the thanksgiving, and the honour, and the power, and the strength, are to our God -- to the ages of the ages! Amen!' <a href="/slt/revelation/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Saying, Amen: praise, and glory, and wisdom, and gratitude, and honour, and power, and strength, to our God for ever and ever. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Saying: Amen. Benediction, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, honour, and power, and strength to our God for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> saying: “Amen. Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving, honor and power and strength to our God, forever and ever. Amen.” <a href="/nabre/revelation/7.htm">New American Bible</a> and exclaimed: “Amen. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, power, and might be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> singing, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power and might to our God for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Saying, “Amen! Glory and blessing and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and strength to our God for the eternity of eternities! Amen!<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> saying, Amen: blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God from age to age. Amen.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> saying, Amen: blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and strength, to our God unto the ages of the ages: Amen. <a href="/haweis/revelation/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> saying, Amen: blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might be to our God for ever and ever. Amen.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> praise, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might be to our God for ever and ever, amen. <a href="/wey/revelation/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Even so!" they cried: "The blessing and the glory and the wisdom and the thanks and the honor and the power and the might are to be ascribed to our God, until the Ages of the Ages! Even so!" <a href="/worrell/revelation/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> saying, "Amen. The blessing, and the glory, and the wisdom, and the thanksgiving, and the honor, and the power, and the strength, be to our God forever and ever. Amen!" <a href="/worsley/revelation/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and strength be ascribed to our God for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/parallel/revelation/7-12.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=1519" 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/7.htm">Praise from the Great Multitude</a> …11And 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, 12<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/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2129.htm" title="2129: eulogia (N-NFS) -- Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. ">Blessing</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4678.htm" title="4678: sophia (N-NFS) -- Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom.">wisdom</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2169.htm" title="2169: eucharistia (N-NFS) -- Thankfulness, gratitude; giving of thanks, thanksgiving. From eucharistos; gratitude; actively, grateful language.">thanks</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5092.htm" title="5092: timē (N-NFS) -- A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself.">honor</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamis (N-NFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2479.htm" title="2479: ischys (N-NFS) -- Strength (absolutely), power, might, force, ability. From a derivative of is; forcefulness.">strength</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.">be to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</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/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnas (N-AMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnōn (N-GMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">ever!</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Amen.”</a> 13Then one of the elders addressed me: “These in white robes,” he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?”…<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/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-13</a> In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” <a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20</a> and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11-13</a> Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. / Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name. <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a> Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a> For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. <a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21</a> to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <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="/jude/1-25.htm">Jude 1:25</a> to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen. <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18-19</a> Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. / And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. <a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20-22</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. / Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul! <a href="/psalms/145-10.htm">Psalm 145:10-11</a> All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. / They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might, <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a> 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="/isaiah/42-12.htm">Isaiah 42:12</a> Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. <a href="/isaiah/43-21.htm">Isaiah 43:21</a> The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise. <a href="/isaiah/61-11.htm">Isaiah 61:11</a> For as the earth brings forth its growth, and as a garden enables seed to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God for ever and ever. Amen.Amen.<a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Revelation 1:18</a> I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.<a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13,14</a> 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… <a href="/revelation/19-4.htm">Revelation 19:4</a> And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.Blessing.<a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12,13</a> 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… thanksgiving.<a href="/nehemiah/12-8.htm">Nehemiah 12:8,46</a> Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren… <a href="/psalms/50-14.htm">Psalm 50:14</a> Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:<a href="/psalms/95-2.htm">Psalm 95:2</a> Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Ascribed</a> <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/revelation/7-10.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/revelation/7-2.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/revelation/4-9.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/revelation/4-9.htm">Thanksgiving</a> <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/10-6.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/revelation/19-4.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">Ascribed</a> <a href="/revelation/14-13.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/revelation/10-3.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/revelation/10-6.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/revelation/11-13.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/revelation/13-14.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/revelation/9-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/11-17.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/revelation/11-17.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Thanksgiving</a> <a href="/revelation/13-18.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 7</div>1. <a href="/revelation/7-1.htm">An angel seals the servants of God in their foreheads.</a> 4. <a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">The number of those who were sealed of the tribes of Israel: 144,000.</a> 9. <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Of all the other nations an innumerable multitude, which stand before the throne.</a> 14. <a href="/revelation/7-14.htm">Their robes were washed in the blood of the Lamb.</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/7.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/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>saying, “Amen! The word "Amen" is a declaration of affirmation, often used to express agreement or truth. In biblical context, it signifies certainty and is used to conclude prayers or doxologies. It is a Hebrew word that has been transliterated into Greek and then into English, maintaining its original meaning. The use of "Amen" at both the beginning and end of this verse emphasizes the truth and importance of the statement being made.Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength This sevenfold doxology is a form of praise that attributes various aspects of divine perfection to God. Each term highlights a different attribute of God: Blessing: Acknowledges God's generosity and the good He bestows upon creation. Glory: Refers to God's majestic presence and the honor due to Him. Wisdom: Recognizes God's perfect knowledge and understanding, often contrasted with human wisdom. Thanks: Expresses gratitude for God's actions and character. Honor: Denotes the respect and reverence owed to God. Power: Acknowledges God's omnipotence and sovereign control over all things. Strength: Emphasizes God's enduring might and ability to sustain creation. The number seven in biblical literature often symbolizes completeness or perfection, suggesting the totality of God's attributes.be to our God This phrase personalizes the doxology, indicating a relationship between the worshippers and God. It reflects the covenant relationship God has with His people, as seen throughout the Old and New Testaments. The possessive "our" signifies a communal acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and attributes.forever and ever! This expression of eternity underscores the everlasting nature of God's reign and attributes. It is a common biblical phrase used to describe the eternal nature of God, contrasting the temporal nature of human life. This eternal perspective is a recurring theme in Revelation, emphasizing the ultimate victory and unchanging nature of God.Amen.” The repetition of "Amen" at the end of the verse serves as a bookend to the doxology, reinforcing the truth and certainty of the praise offered to God. It is a liturgical affirmation that what has been declared is trustworthy and true, inviting the reader or listener to join in the affirmation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a> In the context of <a href="/bsb/revelation/7.htm">Revelation 7</a>, angels are present around the throne of God, worshiping Him and serving as messengers and servants of His divine will. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elders.htm">Elders</a> The elders are often seen as representatives of the redeemed, possibly symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles, thus representing the fullness of God's people. 3. <a href="/topical/f/four_living_creatures.htm">Four Living Creatures</a> These beings are symbolic of all creation, continuously worshiping God and acknowledging His sovereignty and holiness. 4. <a href="/topical/t/throne_of_god.htm">Throne of God</a> The central place of authority and worship in heaven, where God is seated and from which He rules the universe. 5. <a href="/topical/g/great_multitude.htm">Great Multitude</a> This refers to the multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and the Lamb, signifying the universality of salvation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_worship.htm">The Nature of Worship</a> Worship is a central theme in <a href="/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12</a>, emphasizing that true worship involves acknowledging God's attributes—blessing, glory, wisdom, thanks, honor, power, and strength. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_praise.htm">Eternal Praise</a> The repetition of "Amen" at the beginning and end of the verse underscores the certainty and eternal nature of God's praise. Believers are called to live lives of continuous worship. <a href="/topical/a/attributes_of_god.htm">Attributes of God</a> Each attribute mentioned in the verse highlights a different aspect of God's character, encouraging believers to reflect on and incorporate these attributes into their daily lives. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The great multitude from every nation worshiping together illustrates the unity of believers in Christ, transcending cultural and ethnic boundaries. <a href="/topical/r/response_to_salvation.htm">Response to Salvation</a> The context of <a href="/bsb/revelation/7.htm">Revelation 7</a> shows that worship is a response to the salvation and protection God provides, motivating believers to live in gratitude and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 7</a> <a href="/q/what_leads_your_heart_to_truth.htm">What does the Bible say about aging?</a> <a href="/q/does_job_42_contradict_divine_justice.htm">Why does the final chapter (Job 42) seemingly contradict earlier statements about divine justice and fairness, hinting that God's blessing can be won through passive endurance?</a> <a href="/q/what_will_we_do_in_heaven.htm">What activities will we engage in Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_ascend_to_paradise_that_day.htm">Did Jesus ascend to Paradise on the crucifixion day? Yes, per Luke 23:43. No, per John 20:17.</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Saying, Amen. In <a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Revelation 5:14</a> the four living creatures respond "Amen" to the praises uttered by the angels; here, in response to the praise offered by the redeemed in ver. 10, the angels utter "Amen," preparatory to joining in the universal adoration. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God forever and ever. Amen. The blessing, etc.; that is, "all blessing," etc. (see on Revelation 4:11). The terms of the ascription are the same as those in <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12</a>, except that we have here εὐχαριστία, "thanksgiving," substituted for πλοῦτος, "riches" (see on Revelation 5:12). The sevenfold character of the ascription of praise denotes its universal and all-embracing character (see on Revelation 1:4; 5:1). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/7-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>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. Blessing εὐλογία (eulogia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2129.htm">Strong's 2129: </a> Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. glory δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. wisdom σοφία (sophia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4678.htm">Strong's 4678: </a> Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. thanks εὐχαριστία (eucharistia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2169.htm">Strong's 2169: </a> Thankfulness, gratitude; giving of thanks, thanksgiving. From eucharistos; gratitude; actively, grateful language. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. honor τιμὴ (timē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5092.htm">Strong's 5092: </a> A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. power δύναμις (dynamis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. strength ἰσχὺς (ischys) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2479.htm">Strong's 2479: </a> Strength (absolutely), power, might, force, ability. From a derivative of is; forcefulness. to 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. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. 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. forever αἰῶνας (aiōnas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. [and] τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. ever! αἰώνων (aiōnōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/7-12.htm">Revelation 7:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/7-12.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 7:12 Saying Amen! (Rev. 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