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Where did they come from?” <a href="/esv/revelation/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” <a href="/bsb/revelation/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then one of the elders addressed me: “These in white robes,” he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?” <a href="/blb/revelation/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And one of the elders answered, saying to me, "These having been clothed with the white robes, who are they, and from where have they come?" <a href="/kjv/revelation/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? <a href="/nkjv/revelation/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, “Who are these arrayed in white robes, and where did they come from?” <a href="/nasb_/revelation/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then one of the elders responded, saying to me, “These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and where have they come from?” <a href="/nasb/revelation/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, &#8220These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and where have they come from?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/revelation/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And one of the elders answered, saying to me, “These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and from where have they come?” <a href="/lsb/revelation/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, “These, clothed in the white robes, who are they, and from where have they come?” <a href="/amp/revelation/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then one of the elders responded, saying to me, “These who are dressed in the long white robes—who are they, and from where did they come?” <a href="/csb/revelation/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then one of the elders asked me, “Who are these people in white robes, and where did they come from? ” <a href="/hcsb/revelation/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then one of the elders asked me, &#8220Who are these people robed in white, and where did they come from?&#8221 <a href="/asv/revelation/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, These that are arrayed in the white robes, who are they, and whence came they? <a href="/cev/revelation/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> One of the elders asked me, "Do you know who these people are that are dressed in white robes? Do you know where they come from?" <a href="/erv/revelation/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, These which are arrayed in the white robes, who are they, and whence came they? <a href="/gwt/revelation/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> One of the leaders asked me, "Who are these people wearing white robes, and where did they come from?" <a href="/gnt/revelation/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> One of the elders asked me, "Who are these people dressed in white robes, and where do they come from?" <a href="/isv/revelation/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Who are these people wearing white robes," one of the elders asked me, "and where did they come from?" <a href="/msb/revelation/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then one of the elders addressed me: ?These in white robes,? he asked, ?who are they, and where have they come from?? <a href="/net/revelation/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Then one of the elders asked me, "These dressed in long white robes--who are they and where have they come from?" <a href="/nheb/revelation/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> One of the elders answered, saying to me, "These who are arrayed in white robes, who are they, and from where did they come?" <a href="/wbt/revelation/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And one of the elders answered, saying to me, Who are these that are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? <a href="/wey/revelation/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then, addressing me, one of the Elders said, "Who are these people clothed in the long white robes? And where have they come from?" <a href="/web/revelation/7.htm">World English Bible</a> One of the elders answered, saying to me, “These who are arrayed in the white robes, who are they, and where did they come from?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And one of the elders answered, saying to me, “These having been clothed with the white robes, who are they, and from where have they come?” <a href="/blb/revelation/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And one of the elders answered, saying to me, "These having been clothed with the white robes, who are they, and from where have they come?" <a href="/ylt/revelation/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And answer did one of the elders, saying to me, 'These, who have been arrayed with the white robes -- who are they, and whence came they?' <a href="/slt/revelation/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And one of the elders answered, saying to me, These having put round white robes, who are they? and whence came they.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And one of the ancients answered, and said to me: These that are clothed in white robes, who are they? and whence came they? <a href="/cpdv/revelation/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And one of the elders responded and said to me: “These ones who are clothed in white robes, who are they? And where did they come from?” <a href="/nabre/revelation/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Then one of the elders spoke up and said to me, “Who are these wearing white robes, and where did they come from?” <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And one of the elders answered and said to me, Who are these who are arrayed in white robes? And from whence did they come? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And one of The Elders responded and he said to me, “Who are these wearing white garments and from where have they come?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And one of the elders answered, and said to me: "Who are these that are clothed in white robes, and whence came they? <a href="/godbey/revelation/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And one of the elders responded, to me saying, Who are these who are clothed in white robes, and whence came they? <a href="/haweis/revelation/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And one of the presbyters addressed me, saying, Who are these persons who are clothed in white robes? and from whence came they? <a href="/mace/revelation/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then one of the elders spake, and said to me, who are those that are arrayed in white robes? and whence do they come? <a href="/wey/revelation/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then, addressing me, one of the Elders said, "Who are these people clothed in the long white robes? And where have they come from?" <a href="/worrell/revelation/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And one of the elders answered, saying to me, "These who are clothed in white robes, who are they, and whence did they come?" <a href="/worsley/revelation/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And one of the elders said unto me, Who are these that are clothed in white robes, and from whence did they come? <a href="/parallel/revelation/7-13.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=1532" 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> …12saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” 13<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</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.">of</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/611.htm" title="611: apekrithē (V-AIP-3S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">addressed</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me:</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Houtoi (DPro-NMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">“These</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4016.htm" title="4016: peribeblēmenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- From peri and ballo; to throw all around, i.e. Invest.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3022.htm" title="3022: leukas (Adj-AFP) -- White, bright, brilliant. From luke; white.">white</a> <a href="/greek/4749.htm" title="4749: stolas (N-AFP) -- A long robe, worn by the upper classes in the East. From stello; equipment, i.e., a stole or long-fitting gown.">robes,”</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">he asked,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tines (IPro-NMP) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are they,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4159.htm" title="4159: pothen (Adv) -- From the base of posis with enclitic adverb of origin; from which or what place, state, source or cause.">where</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- To come, go. ">have they come from?”</a> 14“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.…<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/6-11.htm">Revelation 6:11</a> Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed. <a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Revelation 19:8</a> She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Revelation 3:5</a> Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels. <a href="/revelation/22-14.htm">Revelation 22:14</a> Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. <a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a> Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/matthew/24-21.htm">Matthew 24:21</a> For at that time there will be great tribulation, unseen from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again. <a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Daniel 12:1</a> “At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a> “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/zechariah/3-3.htm">Zechariah 3:3-5</a> Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel. / So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” / Then I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So a clean turban was placed on his head, and they clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by. <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a> Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a> God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Romans 8:18</a> I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a> For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">2 Timothy 2:12</a> if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And one of the elders answered, saying to me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and from where came they?one.<a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Revelation 4:4,10</a> And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold… <a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5,11</a> And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof… arrayed.<a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a> After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;whence.<a href="/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8</a> And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai.<a href="/judges/13-6.htm">Judges 13:6</a> Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name:<a href="/john/7-28.htm">John 7:28</a> Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/12-19.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-5.htm">Addressing</a> <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/revelation/7-11.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/revelation/7-11.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/revelation/2-5.htm">Whence</a> <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">White</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/10-8.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Addressing</a> <a href="/revelation/9-7.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/revelation/7-14.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/genesis/3-23.htm">Whence</a> <a href="/revelation/7-14.htm">White</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>Then one of the elders addressed me: In the vision of Revelation, elders are often seen as representatives of the redeemed, possibly symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles, totaling twenty-four. This elder addressing John signifies a moment of revelation and teaching, emphasizing the importance of understanding the vision. Elders in biblical times were respected leaders, often associated with wisdom and authority, which aligns with their role in the heavenly throne room.“These in white robes,” White robes are symbolic of purity, righteousness, and victory. In the context of Revelation, they often represent those who have been redeemed and cleansed by the blood of the Lamb. White garments are a recurring theme in Scripture, symbolizing holiness and divine approval (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a>, <a href="/revelation/3-5.htm">Revelation 3:5</a>). The imagery of white robes also connects to the priestly garments in the Old Testament, indicating a status of sanctification and service to God.he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?” This question serves to draw attention to the identity and origin of the multitude in white robes. It invites reflection on the nature of salvation and the journey of the faithful. The inquiry highlights the mystery of God's redemptive plan and the diverse backgrounds of those who are saved. The question also echoes the prophetic tradition of seeking understanding of divine visions, as seen in <a href="/daniel/7-16.htm">Daniel 7:16</a>, where Daniel seeks interpretation of his vision. The emphasis on "where have they come from" suggests a focus on the trials and tribulations they have endured, pointing to the theme of perseverance and faithfulness in the face of adversity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/o/one_of_the_elders.htm">One of the Elders</a> In the heavenly vision, John sees twenty-four elders seated around the throne of God. These elders are often interpreted as representing the redeemed people of God, possibly symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Revelation, who is receiving this vision. He is often considered the last surviving apostle and is exiled on the island of Patmos. 3. <a href="/topical/t/those_in_white_robes.htm">Those in White Robes</a> These individuals are described as wearing white robes, symbolizing purity and righteousness. They are identified later in the chapter as those who have come out of the great tribulation. 4. <a href="/topical/h/heavenly_throne_room.htm">Heavenly Throne Room</a> The setting of this vision is the throne room of God, a place of divine majesty and worship, where the elders and other heavenly beings are present. 5. <a href="/topical/g/great_tribulation.htm">Great Tribulation</a> A period of intense suffering and persecution that believers are said to endure before the final establishment of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_white_robes.htm">Symbolism of White Robes</a> White robes symbolize purity, righteousness, and victory. Believers are called to live lives that reflect these qualities, striving for holiness in their daily walk with Christ. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_tribulation.htm">Endurance Through Tribulation</a> The passage highlights the importance of enduring through trials and tribulations. Christians are encouraged to remain faithful, trusting in God's ultimate deliverance and reward. <a href="/topical/h/heavenly_perspective.htm">Heavenly Perspective</a> The vision of the heavenly throne room reminds believers of the eternal perspective. Earthly struggles are temporary, and the ultimate reality is the worship and presence of God. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> The question posed by the elder invites reflection on our identity in Christ. Believers are part of a larger account of redemption and are called to live in a way that reflects their heavenly citizenship.<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_it_mean_to_embody_love.htm">What do white garments symbolize in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_tribulation_saints.htm">Who are the Tribulation Saints?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_tribulation.htm">What is the Tribulation?</a> <a href="/q/do_rev_4_4_elders_align_with_other_leaders.htm">How do the twenty-four elders from Revelation 4:4 align with or contradict other biblical notions of heavenly beings or leadership?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) And one of the elders answered, saying unto me.--The seer had asked no question, but the elder answers the wondering thoughts and questionings which fill his mind. Perhaps this scene was in Dante's mind when he described himself in Paradise:"Silent was I, yet desireWas painted in my looks; and thus I spakeMy wish more earnestly than language could."--Paradiso, iv. 10-12.The elder asks the question which he knows St. John would fain ask. These who are clothed in white robes, who are they, and whence came they? The question brings the white robes into prominence. Is it, as has been suggested, that the wonder of the seer is excited more by the emblem of holiness and innocence than anything else? He recognises the multitudes as men and women out of every nation and tribe of sinful humanity, and he sees them clothed in the garb of holiness. Who are these countless throngs of holy ones?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - And one of the elders answered. The elder speaks because he is typical of the Church, concerning which the exposition which he delivers is to be made (see on Revelation 4:4). Where an explanation is made of visions which refer to the Church, the active part is taken by the elders, while angels introduce visions of which the signification is unexplained (cf. <a href="/revelation/5-2.htm">Revelation 5:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/7-1.htm">Revelation 7:1, 2</a>; <a href="/revelation/8.htm">Revelation 8</a>; <a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Revelation 10:1, 3</a>, etc.; and Revelation 5:5). Saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? The elder questions that he may teach (Bede). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/7-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of 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 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'. addressed ἀπεκρίθη (apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. me: μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. “These Οὗτοι (Houtoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. in περιβεβλημένοι (peribeblēmenoi) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4016.htm">Strong's 4016: </a> From peri and ballo; to throw all around, i.e. Invest. white λευκὰς (leukas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3022.htm">Strong's 3022: </a> White, bright, brilliant. From luke; white. robes,” στολὰς (stolas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4749.htm">Strong's 4749: </a> A long robe, worn by the upper classes in the East. From stello; equipment, i.e., a 'stole' or long-fitting gown. he asked, λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “who τίνες (tines) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. are they, εἰσὶν (eisin) Verb - Present 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. where πόθεν (pothen) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4159.htm">Strong's 4159: </a> From the base of posis with enclitic adverb of origin; from which or what place, state, source or cause. have they come {from}?” ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/7-13.htm">Revelation 7:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/7-13.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 7:13 One of the elders answered saying (Rev. 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