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When the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to him who sits on the throne, to him who lives forever and ever,
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A Ripple Effect of Worship
Scholars highlight that the worship described is responsive. The praise from the four living creatures, representing all of creation, prompts a corresponding act of worship from the twenty-four elders, who represent God's redeemed people. This reveals a beautiful heavenly dynamic where one group's praise inspires another's.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And when those beasts give glory, etc. As often as those living beings ascribe glory to God. They did this continually ([Reference Revelat…
When the living creatures shall give (οταν δωσουσιν τα ζωα). Indefinite temporal clause with οταν and the future active indicative…
19th Century
Anglican
And when those beasts . . .—Better, And whenever the living beings will give (the future is used) glory and honor and…
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The second hymn is sung by the twenty-four elders. When the living creatures confess the truth of God’s holy deeds, the response of the highest ord…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when these beasts give glory When they give God the glory of all his perfections, covenant, and promises, and of…
All true believers wholly ascribe their redemption and conversion, their present privileges and future hopes, to the eternal and most holy God. Thu…
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