Revelation of John 19:4
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And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!”
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beasts--rather, "living creatures." sat--Greek, "sitteth."
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. A further account of the triumphant song of angels and saints for the fall of Babylon (Rev 19:1-4). II. The marriage between Christ and the church proclaimed and perfected (Rev 19:5-10). III. Another warlike expedition of the glorious head and husband of the church, with the success of it (Rev 19:10, etc.).
Open source ↗19:4 In response to the first two praises (19:1-3), the elders and the living beings (see ch 4) again prostrate themselves before the enthroned God (see 4:10; 5:8, 14; 7:11). • Amen! See study note on 5:14.
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And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!
“Amen!” Jeremiah said. “May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, and may He restore the articles of His house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon.
Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen.
Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!”
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.
I also shook out the folds of my robe and said, “May God likewise shake out of His house and possession every man who does not keep this promise. May such a man be shaken out and have nothing!” The whole assembly said, “Amen,” and they praised the LORD. And the people did as they had promised.
And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.