Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of gods people. Surrounding the throne in heaven notes page, revelation 4, verses 2 to 6 r04b note 4. This page, the first in a series of four, will begin to explore the identity of. Universal creation is represented by the four living creatures rev 4. The most popular bible verses from revelation 5 found 14 verses. One variation of these views is that the use of twentyfour elders may come from 1 chronicles 24. What do the 24 elders revelation represent, the 12 tribes and the 12 apostles. Who are the 24 elders mentioned in the book of revelation. Around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and on the thrones i say twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white robes. And i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. The specific names of each of the twentyfour elders of revelation 1 are as follows. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,725,857 views 58. Examples include twelve months in a year, twelve hours in a day. The golden bowls full of incense representing the prayers of gods people hint at a second responsibility. Revelation 4, new international version niv the bible app.
Surrounding the throne were twentyfour other thrones, and seated on them were twentyfour elders. The twentyfour 24 elders in revelation who are they. The 24 elders first appear in revelation 4 and are described as sitting around the throne in heaven. Similarly, the twentyfour elders are responsible for praising god in song, possibly in conducting vast choirs of angels see revelation 5. John, calling himself the elder, had met the 24 elders, and in doing so, presented a great mystery. One of the elders comforts john explaining that jesus has prevailed to loose the sevensealed scroll rev. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. When he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twentyfour. The throne of god and the 24 elders bible explained. Nowhere in scripture do angels ever rule or sit on thrones.
He wrote, around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and on the thrones i saw twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white robes. There are seven references in revelation to this group and what they are doing. Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven bible gateway. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. Revelation 4 and 5 describe the throne room of god in heaven and its activities. Their identity is not given directly but much can be learned by the clues provided. Around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and seated on the thrones were twentyfour elders, clothed in white garments, with golden crowns on their heads revelation 4. For you were slain, and have redeemed them the saints, not us to god by. In 1 a circle around the throne were twentyfour other thrones, and seated on those thrones were twentyfour elders. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. The number twelve is often used in the bible to signify perfection of governance. Revelation 5 new international version niv biblica. Resource scripture quotations are from the holy bible, king james version.
If so, this kingdom of priests represents the church that dwells in heaven with the lord during the tribulation period. Revelation 4 new international version niv biblica. The ancients viewed heaven as a solid vault, entered by way of actual doors. Twentyfour elders wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Twentyfour elders appear in the book of revelation 4. In revelation 4, a door in heaven is opened, so that john can have a look at heaven. The twentyfour elders of revelation are a priestly order of angels which served as a pattern for the priestly rotation who ministered in solomons temple. The lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of god sent out into all the earth. Surrounding the throne were twentyfour other thrones, and on these thrones sat twentyfour elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads. Upon the seats i saw four and twenty elders sitting. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats. Then the 24 elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped god, who is seated on the throne, saying. Here they give thanks to god as the eternal one which art, and wast, and art to come, because he has manifested his power and assumed authority over the earth. The four horsemen of the apocalypse are described in the last book of the new testament of the bible, the book of revelation by john of patmos, at revelation 6 6.
The only other mention of thrones plural in this book are those occupied by saints. Angels are frequently seen in the bible especially in apocalyptic books of the bible such as ezekiel and revelation. The chapter tells of a book or scroll in gods right hand that is sealed with seven seals. According to the greek text, the last half of verse 9 and all of verse 10 should read. And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twentyfour elders fell down before the lamb. And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices. A mighty angel asks who is worthy to open the scroll, i. The reference to the 24 elders can be first found in revelation 4. So, the four and twenty elders are mortals, they are human beings. Along with the twentyfour elders, they praise god unceasingly in humble adoration rev 4. However, they are most likely representative of the.
The fact that the living creatures have six wings as do the seraphim of. They were 2 dressed in white clothing and had golden crowns 3 on their heads niv. Revelation 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This list is simply the combination of the hebrew patriarchs rev. A vision of god, as on his glorious throne, around which were twentyfour elders and four living creatures. The rapture takes place in verses 1 through 3 of chapter four. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the. In a similar way the twentyfour elders mentioned in the book of revelation may be regarded as a representative body. They cast d their crowns before the throne, saying. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down. The twentyfour elders, who here fall down to worship god, have previously appeared seven times in the book of revelation in a similar context. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne. The only ones left mentioned besides that are the four and twenty elders.