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They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/nlt/revelation/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living beings. And they fell before the throne with their faces to the ground and worshiped God. <a href="/esv/revelation/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/bsb/revelation/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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, <a href="/blb/revelation/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And all the angels stood around the throne, and the elders, and the four living creatures, and they fell upon their faces before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/kjv/revelation/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, <a href="/nkjv/revelation/7.htm">New King James Version</a> All the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/nasb_/revelation/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/nasb/revelation/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/nasb77/revelation/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/lsb/revelation/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And all the angels were standing around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/amp/revelation/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the [twenty-four] elders and the four living creatures; and they fell to their faces before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/csb/revelation/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> All the angels stood around the throne, and along with the elders and the four living creatures they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/hcsb/revelation/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> All the angels stood around the throne, the elders, and the four living creatures, and they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/asv/revelation/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And all the angels were standing round about the throne, and about the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, <a href="/cev/revelation/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The angels who stood around the throne knelt in front of it with their faces to the ground. The elders and the four living creatures knelt there with them. Then they all worshiped God <a href="/erv/revelation/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And all the angels were standing round about the throne, and about the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, <a href="/gwt/revelation/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All the angels stood around the throne with the leaders and the four living creatures. They bowed in front of the throne with their faces touching the ground, worshiped God, <a href="/gnt/revelation/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> All the angels stood around the throne, the elders, and the four living creatures. Then they threw themselves face downward in front of the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/isv/revelation/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> All the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell on their faces in front of the throne and worshipped God, <a href="/msb/revelation/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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, <a href="/net/revelation/7.htm">NET Bible</a> And all the angels stood there in a circle around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they threw themselves down with their faces to the ground before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/nheb/revelation/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All the angels were standing around the throne, the elders, and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before the throne, and worshiped God, <a href="/wbt/revelation/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And all the angels stood around the throne, and about the elders and the four living beings, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God, <a href="/wey/revelation/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> All the angels were standing in a circle round the throne and round the Elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces in front of the throne and worshipped God. <a href="/web/revelation/7.htm">World English Bible</a> All the angels were standing around the throne, the elders, and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before his throne, and worshiped God, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And all the messengers stood around the throne, and the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces and worshiped God, <a href="/blb/revelation/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And all the angels stood around the throne, and the elders, and the four living creatures, and they fell upon their faces before the throne and worshiped God, <a href="/ylt/revelation/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And all the messengers stood around the throne, and the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell upon their face, and bowed before God, <a href="/slt/revelation/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all the angels stood round about the throne, and the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell before the throne upon their faces, and worshipped God,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And all the angels stood round about the throne, and the ancients, and the four living creatures; and they fell down before the throne upon their faces, and adored God, <a href="/cpdv/revelation/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And all the Angels were standing around the throne, with the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell upon their faces in view of the throne, and they worshipped God, <a href="/nabre/revelation/7.htm">New American Bible</a> All the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They prostrated themselves before the throne, worshiped God, <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before his throne on their faces, and worshipped God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And all of the Angels were standing around the throne and The Elders and The Four Beasts, and they fell before the throne on their faces,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And all the angels stood round about the throne and the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before the throne, and worshiped God, <a href="/godbey/revelation/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And all the angels stood round about the throne, and the elders, and the four living creatures, and fell down before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God, <a href="/haweis/revelation/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And all the angels stood in a circle about the throne, and the presbyters and the four living beings, and fell on their faces before the throne, and worshipped God, <a href="/mace/revelation/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and all the angels who stood round about the throne, and about the elders, and the four animals fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, saying, amen: <a href="/wey/revelation/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> All the angels were standing in a circle round the throne and round the Elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces in front of the throne and worshipped God. <a href="/worrell/revelation/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And all the angels stood around the throne, and around the elders, and the four living creatures; and they fell before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God, <a href="/worsley/revelation/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And all the angels stood round the throne, and round the elders, and the four animate beings; and fell on their faces before the throne, and worshipped God, saying, Amen: <a href="/parallel/revelation/7-11.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=1507" 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> …10And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 11<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</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/32.htm" title="32: angeloi (N-NMP) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angels</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: heistēkeisan (V-LIA-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stood</a> <a href="/greek/2945.htm" title="2945: kyklō (Prep) -- A circle, ring. As if dative case of kuklos; i.e. In a circle, i.e. all around.">around</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> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and around</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyterōn (Adj-GMP) -- 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: tōn (Art-GNP) -- 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: tessarōn (Adj-GNP) -- Four. Or neuter tessara a plural number; four.">four</a> <a href="/greek/2226.htm" title="2226: zōōn (N-GNP) -- An animal, living creature. Neuter of a derivative of zao; a live thing, i.e. An animal.">living creatures.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</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.">they fell facedown</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpa (N-ANP) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person."></a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">before</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> <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> 12saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”…<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/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11-12</a> Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / 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!” <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="/daniel/7-10.htm">Daniel 7:10</a> 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="/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="/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="/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="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a> See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven. <a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Luke 2:13-14</a> And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: / “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!” <a href="/job/38-7.htm">Job 38:7</a> while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? <a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">1 Kings 22:19</a> Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left. <a href="/ezekiel/1-24.htm">Ezekiel 1:24</a> When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings. <a href="/psalms/148-2.htm">Psalm 148:2</a> Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. <a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">Hebrews 12:22</a> Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">1 Timothy 5:21</a> I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality. <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,all.<a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6</a> And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.<a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11-13</a> And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; … <a href="/revelation/19-4.htm">Revelation 19:4-6</a> And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia… and fell.<a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Revelation 11:16</a> And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,and worshipped.<a href="/revelation/4-10.htm">Revelation 4:10</a> The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,<a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a> Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.<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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/7-2.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/revelation/6-8.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/revelation/6-6.htm">Beings</a> <a href="/romans/11-4.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-13.htm">Circle</a> <a href="/revelation/6-6.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/revelation/6-16.htm">Face</a> <a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/revelation/6-13.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">Four</a> <a href="/revelation/4-10.htm">Front</a> <a href="/revelation/7-10.htm">High</a> <a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Round</a> <a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/revelation/7-10.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/revelation/7-10.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/8-2.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/revelation/9-4.htm">Beings</a> <a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/revelation/20-9.htm">Circle</a> <a href="/revelation/8-9.htm">Creatures</a> <a href="/revelation/7-13.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Face</a> <a href="/revelation/9-7.htm">Faces</a> <a href="/revelation/8-7.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/revelation/9-13.htm">Four</a> <a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Front</a> <a href="/revelation/7-15.htm">High</a> <a href="/revelation/8-2.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Round</a> <a href="/revelation/7-13.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/revelation/7-15.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/revelation/10-5.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/revelation/8-2.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/revelation/7-15.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/revelation/9-20.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Worshipped</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>And all the angels stood around the throne This phrase highlights the presence of a vast number of angels in the heavenly realm, emphasizing their role as servants and worshipers of God. The throne represents God's sovereign authority and majesty. The imagery of angels surrounding the throne is consistent with other biblical visions, such as <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6:1-3</a> and <a href="/daniel/7-10.htm">Daniel 7:10</a>, where heavenly beings are depicted in service and adoration of God. This setting underscores the divine order and the centrality of God's throne in the heavenly court.and around the elders The elders are often interpreted as representing the redeemed people of God, possibly symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles, thus encompassing the entirety of God's covenant people. Their presence around the throne signifies their honored status and their role in the divine council. The elders' proximity to the throne indicates their intimate relationship with God and their participation in heavenly worship, as seen in <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Revelation 4:4</a>.and the four living creatures The four living creatures are symbolic of all creation, often associated with the cherubim described in <a href="/ezekiel/1.htm">Ezekiel 1</a> and the seraphim in <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6</a>. They represent the fullness of creation's worship and the attributes of God, such as His omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence. Their position around the throne highlights their role in leading and participating in the worship of God, reflecting the harmony and order of the heavenly realm.And they fell facedown before the throne This act of falling facedown is a gesture of deep reverence, submission, and worship. It is a common biblical expression of humility and acknowledgment of God's supreme authority, as seen in passages like <a href="/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3</a> and <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Matthew 17:6</a>. The physical posture of prostration signifies the angels' and heavenly beings' recognition of God's holiness and their complete devotion to Him.and worshiped God Worship is the central theme of this scene, emphasizing the rightful response to God's majesty and sovereignty. The worship of God by the angels, elders, and living creatures reflects the ultimate purpose of all creation, as stated in passages like <a href="/psalms/148.htm">Psalm 148</a> and <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>. This worship is not only an acknowledgment of God's power but also an expression of love, adoration, and gratitude for His redemptive work through Jesus Christ, as seen throughout the book of Revelation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/angels.htm">Angels</a> Heavenly beings created by God, often serving as His messengers and worshipers. In this verse, they are depicted as surrounding the throne of God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/throne.htm">Throne</a> Represents the seat of God's authority and sovereignty. It is central to the heavenly scene described in Revelation. 3. <a href="/topical/e/elders.htm">Elders</a> Typically understood as twenty-four elders, representing the redeemed people of God, possibly symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. 4. <a href="/topical/f/four_living_creatures.htm">Four Living Creatures</a> These are symbolic beings that are often associated with the cherubim and seraphim, representing all of creation in worship before God. 5. <a href="/topical/w/worship.htm">Worship</a> The act of reverence and adoration directed towards God, demonstrated here by the angels falling facedown.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_worship.htm">The Centrality of Worship</a> Worship is the primary activity in heaven, emphasizing its importance in the life of believers. We are called to prioritize worship in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a> The throne symbolizes God's ultimate authority. Recognizing His sovereignty should lead us to trust and submit to His will. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a> The presence of angels, elders, and living creatures shows a unified worship of God. Believers are encouraged to seek unity in worship within the church. <a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a> The angels' posture of falling facedown is a model of humility. We are reminded to approach God with reverence and humility in our prayers and worship. <a href="/topical/a/anticipation_of_heaven.htm">Anticipation of Heaven</a> This scene gives us a glimpse of heavenly worship, encouraging us to live with an eternal perspective and hope.<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_does_christianization_mean.htm">What are ministering spirits?</a> <a href="/q/can_angels_fit_and_dance_on_a_pinhead.htm">Can angels fit and dance on a pinhead?</a> <a href="/q/are_angels_real.htm">Are angels real?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_ministering_spirits.htm">What are ministering spirits?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) And all the angels . . .--Translate, And all the angels were standing round the throne, and the elders, and the four living beings . . . saying, Amen. The great concourse of angels--those among whom there has been joy in heaven when a sinner has repented--now add their "Amen" to the cry of the redeemed, and then raise the seven-fold ascription of praise--"Amen!The blessing, and the glory, and the wisdom,And the thanksgiving,And the honour, and the power, and the strength,(Is) unto our God Unto the ages of the ages.Amen!"The seven-fold form of the doxology, which implies a divine completeness, is appropriate to this vision, which shows us the close of the Church's agony, and is in itself a slight indication that the view which would limit the seals to some short period of Church history is incorrect, as it is assuredly inadequate.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts; were standing... the four living beings. (For a consideration of the positions here indicated, see on Revelation 5:11.) The throne in the centre with the four living beings was surrounded by the elders, having the Lamb in the midst, between the throne and the elders. Forming a circle round the whole were the angels. (On the elders as representing the Church, and the four living creatures as symbolical of creation, see on Revelation 4:4, 6.) And fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God. As in <a href="/revelation/5-14.htm">Revelation 5:14</a> and Revelation 11:16, 17, praise is accompanied by adoration and worship. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/7-11.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. all πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. 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. angels ἄγγελοι (angeloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. stood εἱστήκεισαν (heistēkeisan) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. around κύκλῳ (kyklō) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2945.htm">Strong's 2945: </a> A circle, ring. As if dative case of kuklos; i.e. In a circle, i.e. all around. 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. and [around] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the 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. elders πρεσβυτέρων (presbyterōn) Adjective - Genitive 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 τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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 τεσσάρων (tessarōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5064.htm">Strong's 5064: </a> Four. Or neuter tessara a plural number; four. living creatures. ζῴων (zōōn) Noun - Genitive 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. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they fell facedown 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. before ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. 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. 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/7-11.htm">Revelation 7:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/7-11.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 7:11 All the angels were standing around (Rev. 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