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For you created all things, and they exist because you created what you pleased.” <a href="/esv/revelation/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” <a href="/bsb/revelation/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” <a href="/blb/revelation/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will, they existed and were created." <a href="/kjv/revelation/4.htm">King James Bible</a> Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/4.htm">New King James Version</a> “You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.” <a href="/nasb_/revelation/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.” <a href="/nasb/revelation/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/revelation/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “ <HL>Worthy art Thou, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for Thou didst create all things, and because of Thy will they existed, and were created.” <a href="/lsb/revelation/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.” <a href="/amp/revelation/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they exist, and were created and brought into being.” <a href="/csb/revelation/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Our Lord and God, you are worthy to receive glory and honor and power, because you have created all things, and by your will they exist and were created. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Our Lord and God, You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power, because You have created all things, and because of Your will they exist and were created. <a href="/asv/revelation/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Worthy art thou, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power: for thou didst create all things, and because of thy will they were, and were created. <a href="/cev/revelation/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Our Lord and God, you are worthy to receive glory, honor, and power. You created all things, and by your decision they are and were created." <a href="/erv/revelation/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Worthy art thou, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honour and the power: for thou didst create all things, and because of thy will they were, and were created. <a href="/gwt/revelation/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Our Lord and God, you deserve to receive glory, honor, and power because you created everything. Everything came into existence and was created because of your will." <a href="/gnt/revelation/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Our Lord and God! You are worthy to receive glory, honor, and power. For you created all things, and by your will they were given existence and life." <a href="/isv/revelation/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory, honor, and power, because you created all things; they came into existence and were created because of your will." <a href="/msb/revelation/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Worthy are You, our Lord and God, the Holy One, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.? <a href="/net/revelation/4.htm">NET Bible</a> "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, since you created all things, and because of your will they existed and were created!" <a href="/nheb/revelation/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive the glory, the honor, and the power, for you created all things, and because of your desire they existed, and were created." <a href="/wbt/revelation/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor, and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. <a href="/wey/revelation/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> saying, "It is fitting, O our Lord and God, That we should ascribe unto Thee the glory and the honor and the power; For Thou didst create all things, And because it was Thy will they came into existence, and were created." <a href="/web/revelation/4.htm">World English Bible</a> “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, the Holy One, to receive the glory, the honor, and the power, for you created all things, and because of your desire they existed and were created!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive the glory, and the honor, and the power, because You created all things, and because of Your will they existed and were created.” <a href="/blb/revelation/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will, they existed and were created." <a href="/ylt/revelation/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Worthy art Thou, O Lord, to receive the glory, and the honour, and the power, because Thou -- Thou didst create the all things, and because of Thy will are they, and they were created.' <a href="/slt/revelation/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power; for thou didst create all things, and by thy will they are, and they were created.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thou art worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory, and honour, and power: because thou hast created all things; and for thy will they were, and have been created. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you have created all things, and they became and were created because of your will.” <a href="/nabre/revelation/4.htm">New American Bible</a> “Worthy are you, Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things; because of your will they came to be and were created.” <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You are worthy, O our Holy LORD and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you have created all things, and by you, they are, and by your will, they are and were created. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “You are worthy, our Lord and Our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you have created all things, and by your pleasure they exist and were created.” <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Thou art worthy, Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and by thy will they exist, and were created. <a href="/godbey/revelation/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord truly our God, to receive glory and honor and power: because thou hast created all things, and through thy will they were, and were created. <a href="/haweis/revelation/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power; for thou hast created all things, and by thy will they exist, and were created.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> "thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power: for thou hast created all things, by thy WILL they subsist, and were created." <a href="/wey/revelation/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> saying, "It is fitting, O our Lord and God, That we should ascribe unto Thee the glory and the honor and the power; For Thou didst create all things, And because it was Thy will they came into existence, and were created." <a href="/worrell/revelation/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> "Worthy art Thou, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power; because Thou didst create all things; and, because of Thy will, they were, and were created." <a href="/worsley/revelation/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for thou hast created all things, and by thy will they exist, and were created. <a href="/parallel/revelation/4-11.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=995" 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/4.htm">Worship of the Creator</a> …10the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying: 11<a href="/greek/514.htm" title="514: Axios (Adj-NMS) -- Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable.">“Worthy</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are You,</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/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- 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: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: labein (V-ANA) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">to receive</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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: doxan (N-AFS) -- 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: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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: timēn (N-AFS) -- 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: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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: dynamin (N-AFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/2936.htm" title="2936: ektisas (V-AIA-2S) -- To create, form, shape, make, always of God. Probably akin to ktaomai; to fabricate, i.e. Found.">created</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/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all things;</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">Your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2307.htm" title="2307: thelēma (N-ANS) -- An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.">will</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">they exist</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2936.htm" title="2936: ektisthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To create, form, shape, make, always of God. Probably akin to ktaomai; to fabricate, i.e. Found.">came to be.”</a> <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="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. <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. <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6-9</a> By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. / He piles up the waters of the sea; He puts the depths into storehouses. / Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him. ... <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <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="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Hebrews 1:2</a> But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a> Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. <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="/psalms/104-24.htm">Psalm 104:24</a> How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. <a href="/acts/17-24.htm">Acts 17:24-25</a> The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. / Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. <a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">Isaiah 42:5</a> This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it: <a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a> yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. <a href="/psalms/148-5.htm">Psalm 148:5</a> Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created. <a href="/jeremiah/10-12.htm">Jeremiah 10:12</a> The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. <a href="/hebrews/11-3.htm">Hebrews 11:3</a> By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for you have created all things, and for your pleasure they are and were created.art.<a href="/revelation/5-2.htm">Revelation 5:2,9,12</a> And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? … <a href="/2_samuel/22-4.htm">2 Samuel 22:4</a> I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.<a href="/psalms/18-3.htm">Psalm 18:3</a> I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.to receive.<a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Revelation 14:7</a> Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a> He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.<a href="/1_chronicles/16-28.htm">1 Chronicles 16:28,29</a> Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength… for thou.<a href="/revelation/10-6.htm">Revelation 10:6</a> And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:<a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.<a href="/exodus/20-11.htm">Exodus 20:11</a> For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.and for.<a href="/proverbs/16-4.htm">Proverbs 16:4</a> The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.<a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a> For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. 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The use of "worthy" reflects the recognition of God's inherent value and authority. The title "our Lord and God" emphasizes a personal relationship with the divine, echoing the language of reverence found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/psalms/95-3.htm">Psalm 95:3</a>, which declares the Lord as a great God and King above all gods. This phrase also counters the Roman imperial cult of the time, which demanded worship of the emperor as a deity, affirming instead the exclusive divinity of the Christian God.to receive glory and honor and power The triad of "glory, honor, and power" signifies the totality of worship and reverence due to God. Glory refers to the divine radiance and majesty, honor to the respect and reverence owed, and power to the omnipotence of God. This echoes the heavenly worship scenes in <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a> and <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12</a>, where celestial beings ascribe similar attributes to God. The repetition of these terms throughout Revelation underscores the centrality of worship in the heavenly realm and the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty over all creation.for You created all things This phrase affirms God as the Creator, a foundational belief in Christian theology. It reflects <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a>, where God is depicted as the originator of the universe. The act of creation establishes God's authority and right to receive worship. In the context of Revelation, this serves as a reminder of God's ultimate control over history and the cosmos, providing assurance to believers facing persecution. The acknowledgment of God as Creator also contrasts with pagan creation myths, asserting the uniqueness and supremacy of the biblical God.by Your will they exist and were created This emphasizes the intentionality and purpose behind creation. Everything exists by God's will, highlighting divine sovereignty and the purposeful nature of creation. This aligns with <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a>, which states that all things were created through and for Christ, indicating that creation is not random but part of a divine plan. The phrase reassures believers of God's ongoing involvement in the world, affirming that nothing exists outside of His will. It also points to the sustaining power of God, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>, where Christ upholds the universe by His word.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_and_god.htm">The Lord and God</a> The central figure in this verse, recognized as the Creator and Sustainer of all things. This title emphasizes His sovereignty and divine authority. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_twenty-four_elders.htm">The Twenty-Four Elders</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the ones who proclaim this worship in the heavenly vision. They represent the redeemed of all ages, offering praise to God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_throne_room_of_heaven.htm">The Throne Room of Heaven</a> The setting of this verse, where John witnesses the worship of God. It symbolizes God's ultimate authority and the center of divine governance. 4. <a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a> The act of God bringing all things into existence. This highlights God's omnipotence and the purposefulness of His will. 5. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of Revelation, who receives this vision while exiled on the island of Patmos. His role is to convey the divine revelation to the churches.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_worthiness.htm">God's Worthiness</a> Recognize that God alone is worthy of our worship, glory, honor, and power. Our lives should reflect this truth in our daily worship and devotion. <a href="/topical/t/the_purpose_of_creation.htm">The Purpose of Creation</a> Understand that everything exists by God's will and for His purpose. This should encourage us to seek His will in our lives and align our actions with His divine purpose. <a href="/topical/s/sovereignty_and_authority.htm">Sovereignty and Authority</a> Acknowledge God's ultimate authority over all creation. This should bring comfort and assurance, knowing that our lives are in the hands of a sovereign God. <a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response.htm">Worship as a Response</a> Our response to God's creative power and sustaining will should be one of worship and adoration. Cultivate a heart of gratitude and praise in all circumstances. <a href="/topical/l/living_for_god's_glory.htm">Living for God's Glory</a> Strive to live in a way that brings glory to God, recognizing that our existence is meant to reflect His greatness and majesty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 4</a> <a href="/q/what_will_we_do_in_heaven.htm">What activities will we engage in Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/is_god_excessively_self-centered.htm">Is God excessively self-centered?</a> <a href="/q/is_god_inherently_self-centered.htm">Is God inherently self-centered?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_man's_purpose.htm">What is man's purpose?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) The doxology is three-fold. (See Note on <a href="/revelation/1-6.htm" title="And has made us kings and priests to God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.">Revelation 1:6</a>.) It should run--"Worthy art Thou, O Lord, and our God,To receive the glory, and the honour, and the power,Because Thou didst create all things,And through (or, owing to--i.e., because of) Thy will they were (not ' are') and were created."The existence of all things was owing to the will of God, as also was the creation of all things, which was the realisation or manifestation of that will.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Thou art worthy, O Lord; or, thou art worthy, our Lord and our God. In 13, the Syriac, Andreas, Arethas, Theodore-Stud., Arm., and many others, ἅγιος, "the holy one," is added. To receive glory and honour and power (τήν δόξαν, etc.). The presence of the article either (1) denotes universality, and the expression is thus equivalent to "all glory," "all honour," "all power; or (2) refers to the glory and honour mentioned in ver. 9. The former view seems more probable (cf. <a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Revelation 1:6</a>). The Church is represented as ascribing to God all power (δύναμιν); that power which he exercises in its fulness in heaven, and which, though partially abrogated on earth, he will nevertheless again take up, as foretold in <a href="/revelation/11-17.htm">Revelation 11:17</a>. For thou hast created all things; or, for thou didst create all things (τὸ πάντα) - the universe. The representatives of creation thank God for their existence; the Church sees in his creation reason to ascribe power to him. Thus the reason for the doxology is given - "because thou didst create." And for thy pleasure; much better, as in the Revised Version, and because of thy will (διὰ τὸ θέλμα). When God willed it, the universe had no existence; again, when he willed it, the universe came into being. They are, and were created; or, they were, and were created (Revised Version). There are three variations in the reading of this passage: (1) η΅σαν is read in א al40 fere Vulgate, Coptic, Syriac, Arethas, Primasius (in another version), anon-Augustine, Haymo; . . . <a href="/commentaries/revelation/4-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“You are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. worthy, Ἄξιος (Axios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_514.htm">Strong's 514: </a> Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable. 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. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. God, Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. to receive λαβεῖν (labein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. glory δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative 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. honor τιμὴν (timēn) Noun - Accusative 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, δύναμιν (dynamin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. You σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. created ἔκτισας (ektisas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2936.htm">Strong's 2936: </a> To create, form, shape, make, always of God. Probably akin to ktaomai; to fabricate, i.e. Found. all things; πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter 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. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will θέλημά (thelēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2307.htm">Strong's 2307: </a> An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. they exist, ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. came to be.? ἐκτίσθησαν (ektisthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2936.htm">Strong's 2936: </a> To create, form, shape, make, always of God. 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