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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/revelation/5.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/revelation/5.htm">New International Version</a> He went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne. <a href="/nlt/revelation/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> He stepped forward and took the scroll from the right hand of the one sitting on the throne. <a href="/esv/revelation/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated on the throne. <a href="/bsb/revelation/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And He came and took the scroll from the right hand of the One seated on the throne. <a href="/blb/revelation/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He came and took it out of the right hand of the One sitting on the throne. <a href="/kjv/revelation/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. <a href="/nasb/revelation/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He came and took the book out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He came, and He took it out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. <a href="/lsb/revelation/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sits on the throne. <a href="/amp/revelation/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He came and took the scroll from the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. <a href="/csb/revelation/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He went and took the scroll out of the right hand of the one seated on the throne. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of the One seated on the throne. <a href="/asv/revelation/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he came, and he taketh it out of the right hand of him that sat on the throne. <a href="/cev/revelation/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Lamb went over and took the scroll from the right hand of the one who sat on the throne. <a href="/erv/revelation/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he came, and he taketh it out of the right hand of him that sat on the throne. <a href="/gwt/revelation/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He took the scroll from the right hand of the one who sits on the throne. <a href="/gnt/revelation/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Lamb went and took the scroll from the right hand of the one who sits on the throne. <a href="/isv/revelation/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> He went and took the scroll from the right hand of the one who sits on the throne. <a href="/msb/revelation/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And He came and took the scroll from the right hand of the One seated on the throne. <a href="/net/revelation/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Then he came and took the scroll from the right hand of the one who was seated on the throne, <a href="/nheb/revelation/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then he came, and he took it out of the right hand of him who sat on the throne. <a href="/wbt/revelation/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. <a href="/wey/revelation/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So He comes, and now He has taken the book out of the right hand of Him who is seated on the throne. <a href="/web/revelation/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Then he came, and he took it out of the right hand of him who sat on the throne. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who is sitting on the throne. <a href="/blb/revelation/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He came and took it out of the right hand of the One sitting on the throne. <a href="/ylt/revelation/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who is sitting upon the throne. <a href="/slt/revelation/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he came and took the book from the right hand of him sitting upon the throne.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat on the throne. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he approached and received the book from the right hand of the One sitting upon the throne. <a href="/nabre/revelation/5.htm">New American Bible</a> He came and received the scroll from the right hand of the one who sat on the throne. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He went and took the scroll from the right hand of the one who was seated on the throne.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he came and took the book from the right hand of him who sat upon the throne. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he came and took the scroll from the hand of him who sat on the throne.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he came, and took the book out of the right hand of him that sits on the throne. <a href="/godbey/revelation/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he came and took the book out of the right hand of the one sitting upon the throne. <a href="/haweis/revelation/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that was seated upon the throne. <a href="/mace/revelation/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sate upon the throne. <a href="/wey/revelation/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So He comes, and now He has taken the book out of the right hand of Him who is seated on the throne. <a href="/worrell/revelation/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He came, and hath taken it out of the right hand of Him Who sitteth upon the throne. <a href="/worsley/revelation/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He came and took the book out of the right hand of Him that sat upon the throne. <a href="/parallel/revelation/5-7.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=1082" 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/5.htm">The Lamb is Worthy</a> …6Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth. 7<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">He came</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: eilēphen (V-RIA-3S) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">took the scroll</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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/1188.htm" title="1188: dexias (Adj-GFS) -- On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.">right hand</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the One</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: kathēmenou (V-PPM/P-GMS) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.">seated</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: tou (Art-GMS) -- 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: thronou (N-GMS) -- From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate.">throne.</a> 8When 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.…<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="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/hebrews/10-12.htm">Hebrews 10:12-13</a> But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” <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="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-22</a> which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a> For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. <a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a> The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Acts 2:33-36</a> Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. / For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ ... <a href="/1_peter/3-22.htm">1 Peter 3:22</a> who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him. <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a> The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. <a href="/john/5-22.htm">John 5:22-23</a> Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, / so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. <a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6-8</a> “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” / I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. / Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat on the throne.out.<a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">Revelation 5:1</a> 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.See on ch.<a href="/revelation/4-2.htm">Revelation 4:2,3</a> And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Book</a> <a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">High</a> <a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">Right</a> <a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Scroll</a> <a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/revelation/4-9.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/5-8.htm">Book</a> <a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">High</a> <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Right</a> <a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/revelation/6-14.htm">Scroll</a> <a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 5</div>1. <a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">The book sealed with seven seals,</a> 9. <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">which only the Lamb that was slain is worthy to open.</a> 12. <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Therefore the elders praise him, and confess that he redeemed them with his blood.</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/5.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/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And He came This phrase signifies the approach of Jesus Christ, often referred to as the Lamb, towards the throne of God. In the context of Revelation, this action is significant as it demonstrates His authority and readiness to fulfill the divine plan. The imagery of coming is reminiscent of Old Testament theophanies where God approaches His people, such as in <a href="/exodus/19-20.htm">Exodus 19:20</a> when God descends on Mount Sinai.and took the scroll The scroll represents the divine will and the unfolding of God's plan for the end times. In ancient times, scrolls were used to record important decrees and legal documents. The act of taking the scroll indicates that Jesus is the only one worthy to execute God's plan, as no one else in heaven or on earth was found worthy (<a href="/revelation/5-3.htm">Revelation 5:3-5</a>). This act fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a>, where the Son of Man is given authority and a kingdom.from the right hand The right hand is a symbol of power and authority in biblical literature. It signifies the place of honor and strength. In <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>, the Messiah is invited to sit at the right hand of God, indicating a position of co-regency and shared authority. The act of taking the scroll from the right hand underscores the transfer of authority to execute judgment and redemption.of the One seated on the throne This phrase identifies God the Father as the sovereign ruler of the universe, seated on His throne. The throne is a central image in Revelation, symbolizing God's ultimate authority and control over all creation. The scene echoes <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6:1</a>, where the prophet sees the Lord seated on a high and exalted throne, emphasizing His majesty and holiness. The interaction between the One on the throne and the Lamb highlights the unity and distinct roles within the Trinity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lamb.htm">The Lamb</a> This refers to Jesus Christ, depicted as the Lamb who is worthy to take the scroll. The imagery of the Lamb is significant in Revelation, symbolizing Jesus' sacrificial role and His victory over sin and death. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_one_seated_on_the_throne.htm">The One Seated on the Throne</a> This is God the Father, who holds the scroll. The throne represents His sovereign authority and power over all creation. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_scroll.htm">The Scroll</a> The scroll is a symbol of God's ultimate plan and purpose for the world. It is sealed, indicating that its contents are hidden and can only be revealed by one who is worthy. 4. <a href="/topical/h/heavenly_throne_room.htm">Heavenly Throne Room</a> The setting is the heavenly throne room, a place of divine majesty and worship, where the events of Revelation unfold. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_taking_the_scroll.htm">The Act of Taking the Scroll</a> This event signifies the transfer of authority and the initiation of the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_worthiness_of_christ.htm">The Worthiness of Christ</a> Jesus is uniquely worthy to take the scroll because of His sacrificial death and resurrection. This underscores His divine authority and role as the mediator of God's plan. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_plan.htm">God's Sovereignty and Plan</a> The scroll represents God's sovereign plan for history. Believers can trust that God is in control and His purposes will be fulfilled in His perfect timing. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_worship.htm">The Role of Worship</a> The heavenly scene is filled with worship, reminding believers of the importance of worshiping God and acknowledging His authority in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_redemption.htm">The Assurance of Redemption</a> The act of taking the scroll assures believers of the certainty of redemption and the ultimate victory of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 5</a> <a href="/q/how_is_jesus_both_lamb_and_god.htm">How can Jesus be both the Lamb receiving the scroll (Revelation 5:7) and also God on the throne if they appear as separate entities? </a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_rev_5's_scroll_in_other_texts.htm">If the scroll in Revelation 5 is so central to end-time events, why is there no corresponding mention or artifact in other historical texts or archaeology?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_true_identity_and_how_to_get_it.htm">What does 'every tribe and tongue' mean in salvation?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_god's_throne.htm">What is God's throne?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) And he came . . .--Better, And He came, and He has taken (omit the words "the book," and supply) it (i.e., the roll) out of the right hand of Him that sitteth upon the throne. There is a change of tense ("came," "has taken"), which seems to be due to the rapt attention of the seer, whose narrative trembles with his own intensity of feeling. He wept awhile ago; now he need not weep. The Lamb conquered; He came; He has taken the roll. He is the wisdom of the Church; among all pre-eminent; all things will be reconciled in Him; the purpose and meaning of all life's mysteries and sorrows will be made plain in Him. (Comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm" title="But to them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.">1Corinthians 1:24</a>; <a href="/context/ephesians/1-9.htm" title="Having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he has purposed in himself:">Ephesians 1:9-10</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm" title=" And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.">Colossians 1:18</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And he came and took the book; or, and he came and he hath taken it. "Hath taken" is perfect (εἴληφε), while "came" is the aorist (η΅λθε). If the differ-once is intentionally significant, it renders the description somewhat more vivid. (For the consideration of the question how the Lamb could do this, see on ver. 6.) Wordsworth contrasts the spontaneous act of the Lamb in taking the book of his own accord as his right, with the call to St. John to take the little book (<a href="/revelation/10-8.htm">Revelation 10:8</a>). Out of the right hand. The position of power and honour. He to whom all power was given in heaven and in earth (<a href="/matthew/28.htm">Matthew 28</a>.) is the only One who can penetrate the mysteries and dispense the power of God's right hand. Of him that sat upon the throne; of him that sitteth. That is, the Triune God (see on Revelation 4:2). The Son in his human capacity, as indicated by his sacrificial form of the Lamb, can take and reveal the mysteries of the eternal Godhead in which he, as God, has part. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/5-7.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. He came ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. took [the scroll] εἴληφεν (eilēphen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. right hand δεξιᾶς (dexias) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1188.htm">Strong's 1188: </a> On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. of the [One] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. seated καθημένου (kathēmenou) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive 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 τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. θρόνου (thronou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2362.htm">Strong's 2362: </a> From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/5-7.htm">Revelation 5:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/5-7.htm">Revelation 5:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/5-7.htm">Revelation 5:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/5-7.htm">Revelation 5:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/5-7.htm">Revelation 5:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/5-7.htm">Revelation 5:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/5-7.htm">Revelation 5:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/5-7.htm">Revelation 5:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/5-7.htm">Revelation 5:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/5-7.htm">Revelation 5:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/5-7.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 5:7 Then he came and he took it (Rev. 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