They sang a new song, saying, "You are worthy to take the book, And to open its seals: For you were killed, And bought us for God with your blood, Out of every tribe, language, people, and nation,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

They sing (αιδουσιν). Present active indicative of αιδω. Old verb, to chant with lyrical emotion (Colossians 3:16).

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And they sung a new song. . It is new in the sense that it is a song following redemption, and therefore distinguished from the songs sung…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And they sang a new song, saying . . .—Better, And they sing a new song, saying. The use of the present (“sing”) is anot…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The three hymns interpret the symbolism of the scroll and the Lamb. The number of singers increases from twenty-eight in v.8 to every creature in a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they sang a new song
Upon a new occasion and subject, redemption by the blood of the Lamb, and his worthine to o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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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