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The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshipped God who sits on the throne, saying, "Amen! Hallelujah!"

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Heaven's Unified Chorus

Commentators explain that the worship in this verse is a unified response. The elders, representing the redeemed Church, and the living creatures, representing all of creation, join the angelic praise from the previous verses. This creates a powerful picture of all of heaven worshipping God in perfect harmony for His righteous judgments.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Revelation 19:4

18th Century

Theologian

And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts.

As representatives of the church, and as interested in its welfare, they are no…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Revelation 19:4

Fell down and worshipped God (επεσαν κα προσεκυνησαν τω θεω). Precisely as in 7:11, which see. The twenty-four elders and the four…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Revelation 19:4

19th Century

Bishop

And the twenty-four . . .—The twenty-four elders, the representatives of the Church, and the four living beings, …

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Revelation 19:1–4

19th Century

Preacher

And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Revelation 19:4

In response to the heavenly Hallels, the twenty-four elders cry out, “Amen, Hallelujah” (cf. comments on 1:7 regarding “Amen” and on 4:4 regarding …

John Gill

John Gill

On Revelation 19:4

17th Century

Pastor

And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts
Mentioned in (Revelation 4:4[Reference Revelation 4:6…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Revelation 19:1–10

17th Century

Minister

Praising God for what we have is praying for what more is to be done for us. There is harmony between the angels and the saints in this triumphant …