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Revelation 5

Rev. 5:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
I saw
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
in
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
the right hand
dexios (Greek #1188)
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
KJV usage: right (hand, side).
Pronounce: dex-ee-os'
Origin: from 1209
of him
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
that sat
kathemai (Greek #2521)
and ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
KJV usage: dwell, sit (by, down).
Pronounce: kath'-ay-mahee
Origin: from 2596
on
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
the throne
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thronos (Greek #2362)
a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
KJV usage: seat, throne.
Pronounce: thron'-os
Origin: from θράω (to sit)
a book
biblion (Greek #975)
a roll
KJV usage: bill, book, scroll, writing.
Pronounce: bib-lee'-on
Origin: a diminutive of 976
q written
grapho (Greek #1125)
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
KJV usage: describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Pronounce: graf'-o
Origin: a primary verb
within
esothen (Greek #2081)
from inside; also used as equivalent to 2080 (inside)
KJV usage: inward(-ly), (from) within, without.
Pronounce: es'-o-then
Origin: from 2080
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
on the backside
opisthen (Greek #3693)
from the rear (as a secure aspect), i.e. at the back (adverb and preposition of place or time)
KJV usage: after, backside, behind.
Pronounce: op'-is-then
Origin: from ὄπις (regard; from 3700) with enclitic of source
, sealed
katasphragizo (Greek #2696)
to seal closely
KJV usage: seal.
Pronounce: kat-as-frag-id'-zo
Origin: from 2596 and 4972
r with seven
hepta (Greek #2033)
seven
KJV usage: seven.
Pronounce: hep-tah'
Origin: a primary number
seals
sphragis (Greek #4973)
a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively
KJV usage: seal.
Pronounce: sfrag-ece'
Origin: probably strengthened from 5420
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
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Ezek. 2:9‑10• 9And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein;
 10And he spread it before me; and it was written within and without: and there was written therein lamentations, and mourning, and woe. (Ezek. 2:9‑10)
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Isa. 29:11• 11And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: (Isa. 29:11)

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Book,
Seal; Signet,
Sealing,
Seven,
Throne,
Writing

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-8:  The book sealed with seven seals,
9-11:  which only the Lamb that was slain is worthy to open.
12-14:  Therefore the elders praise him, and confess that he redeemed them with his blood.
that sat.
Rev. 4:3• 3And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. (Rev. 4:3)
a book.
Rev. 10:2,8‑11• 2And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth,
 8And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth.
 9And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.
 10And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.
 11And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings. (Rev. 10:2,8‑11)
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Isa. 34:16• 16Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them. (Isa. 34:16)
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Ezek. 2:9‑10• 9And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein;
 10And he spread it before me; and it was written within and without: and there was written therein lamentations, and mourning, and woe. (Ezek. 2:9‑10)
sealed.
Rev. 6:1• 1And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. (Rev. 6:1)
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Isa. 8:16• 16Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. (Isa. 8:16)
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Isa. 29:11• 11And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: (Isa. 29:11)
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Dan. 8:26• 26And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days. (Dan. 8:26)
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Dan. 12:4‑9• 4But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
 5Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river.
 6And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?
 7And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.
 8And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?
 9And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. (Dan. 12:4‑9)
• Seven-Sealed Book: Revelation of God’s counsels and mysteries wholly secret. (“Revelation 5 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And I saw on the right hand of him that satg upon the throne a book, written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "that sits." It is the present tense, and is really a title, "the sitter on the throne."

W. Kelly Translation

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And I saw upon the right hand of him that sat on the throne a booka written within and on the backb, sealed up with seven seals.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The reader scarcely needs to be reminded that, as to form, the "book" (biblion) was a roll, as was usual among the Jews. Compare chap. 6:14.
b
Very many MSS. read "on the back"; others have "on both sides."