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saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who has been killed to receive the power, riches, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing!"
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Worthy Because He Was Slain
Commentators emphasize that the foundation of Jesus's worthiness is His sacrifice. The angels proclaim Him worthy to receive power and glory precisely because He is "the Lamb that was slain." His redemptive act is the basis for His supreme authority and the universal praise He receives.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain. (See notes on Revelation 5:2; Revelation 2:9).
The idea he…
Worthy (αξιον). Agreeing in gender (grammatical neuter) with αρνιον, but some MSS. have αξιος (masculine, natural gender). Note ch…
19th Century
Anglican
Saying with a loud voice. ... — The second chorus: the chorus of angels—
“Worthy is the Lamb, That has been slain,<…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Saying with a loud voice To signify their zeal, fervour, and affection for Christ, and to make a free, open, and pub…
It is a source of joy to all the world to see that God deals with people in grace and mercy through the Redeemer. He governs the world, not merely …
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