Revelation 4:1
After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: θύρα (thura), “a door”
Basic meaning: door. Strong’s: a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: door, gate
Word root: apparently a primary word (compare "door");
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This is closely related to the veil that was torn,” God came and live among us in the hearts of man” Rev 19 Jesus open the door that we may have access to the Father again.”
In this verse: σάλπιγγος (salpingos), “a trumpet”
Basic meaning: trumpet. Strong’s: a trumpet.
KJV translates it as: trump(-et)
Word root: perhaps from G4535 (σάλος) (through the idea of quavering or reverberation);
In this verse: δείξω (deixō), “I will show”
Basic meaning: to show. Strong’s: to show (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: shew
Word root: a prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The message shows heavenly mindset, Jesus has raised us into a new position on the cross.”
Revelation 4:2
And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: πνεύματι (pneumati), “[the] Spirit”
Basic meaning: spirit/breath. Strong’s: a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit.
KJV translates it as: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind
Word root: from G4154 (πνέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This indicate the purpose and result of the atonement is Jesus has all authority now and is King of Kings!Y ou can see this part of scripture: In the Spirit realm they where getting ready and Jesus throne was established, positioned with purpose or authority, installed to appointed (as in putting someone on a throne)”
In this verse: θρόνος (thronos), “a throne”
Basic meaning: throne. Strong’s: a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate.
KJV translates it as: seat, throne
Word root: from (to sit);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This indicate the purpose and result of the atonement is Jesus has all authority now and is King of Kings!Y ou can see this part of scripture: In the Spirit realm they where getting ready and Jesus throne was established, positioned with purpose or authority, installed to appointed (as in putting someone on a throne)”
Revelation 4:3
And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ὁράσει (horasei), “in appearance”
Basic meaning: appearance/vision. Strong’s: the act of gazing, i.e. (externally) an aspect or (internally) an inspired appearance.
KJV translates it as: sight, vision
Word root: from G3708 (ὁράω);
In this verse: θρόνου (thronou), “throne”
Basic meaning: throne. Strong’s: a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate.
KJV translates it as: seat, throne
Word root: from (to sit);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“It's as if God is saying: “I AM what this rainbow represents faithful, merciful, and full of covenant love.” Even when seated as Judge, He reminds Himself of His own nature: “I will not bring judgment without grace.” The rainbow around the throne is a powerful sign that God’s judgment is always balanced with mercy.”
In this verse: σμαραγδίνῳ (smaragdinō), “an emerald”
Basic meaning: emerald. Strong’s: consisting of emerald.
KJV translates it as: emerald
Word root: from G4665 (σμάραγδος);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads σμαραγδίνων (smaragdinōn) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“As in Hebrews 4:16 : “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace...” The phrase “like unto an emerald” shows that the rainbow around God’s throne is not just a sign of mercy, but also of everlasting life, peace, and renewal.”
Revelation 4:4
And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: θρόνου (thronou), “throne”
Basic meaning: throne. Strong’s: a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate.
KJV translates it as: seat, throne
Word root: from (to sit);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“These lamps burn before the throne, illuminating the way, purifying the Bride, and revealing the character of Jesus.”
In this verse: λευκοῖς (leukois), “white”
Basic meaning: white. Strong’s: white.
KJV translates it as: white
Word root: from ("light");
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Clothed in White Raiment is a Sign of the Redeemed.”
In this verse: στεφάνους (stephanous), “crowns”
Basic meaning: crown. Strong’s: a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, G1238 (διάδημα)), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: crown
Word root: from an apparently primary (to twine or wreathe);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Crowns of Gold on Their Heads- The word for "crowns" here is stephanos (victory crown), not diadema (royal crown).”
Revelation 4:5
And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: θρόνου (thronou), “throne”
Basic meaning: throne. Strong’s: a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate.
KJV translates it as: seat, throne
Word root: from (to sit);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“In Revelation 4:5 , these same lamps now appear before the throne, symbolizing that the same Spirit who works in Jesus and among the churches is now fully revealed in the heavenly vision.”
In this verse: πυρὸς (puros), “of fire”
Basic meaning: fire. Strong’s: "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning).
KJV translates it as: fiery, fire
Word root: a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Ephesians 5:26 – “That He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word.” Revelation 15:2 – “I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire…””
In this verse: πνεύματα (pneumata), “Spirits”
Basic meaning: spirit/breath. Strong’s: a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit.
KJV translates it as: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind
Word root: from G4154 (πνέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“These seven lamps are not separate spirits, but a sevenfold expression of the one Holy Spirit (see Isaiah 11:2 ), representing completeness, fullness, and perfection in how God moves within His people.”
Revelation 4:6
And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: θρόνου (thronou), “throne”
Basic meaning: throne. Strong’s: a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate.
KJV translates it as: seat, throne
Word root: from (to sit);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““ In the midst of the throne” indicate prophetic indication of represented form of God presence as Jesus the Word”
In this verse: ὑαλίνη (hu'alinē), “of glass”
Basic meaning: glass. Strong’s: glassy, i.e. transparent.
KJV translates it as: of glass
Word root: from G5194 (ὕαλος);
In this verse: κρυστάλλῳ (krustallō), “as crystal”
Basic meaning: crystal. Strong’s: ice, i.e. (by analogy) rock "crystal".
KJV translates it as: crystal
Word root: from a derivative of (frost);
Revelation 4:7
And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: μόσχῳ (moschō), “as a calf”
Basic meaning: calf. Strong’s: a young bullock.
KJV translates it as: calf
Word root: probably strengthened for (a shoot);
In this verse: ἀετῷ (aetō), “as an eagle”
Basic meaning: eagle. Strong’s: an eagle (from its wind-like flight).
KJV translates it as: eagle
Word root: from the same as G109 (ἀήρ);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“(plural) refers symbolically to the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, each revealing a unique face of Jesus Christ (Lion, Ox, Man, Eagle).”
In this verse: πετομένῳ (petomenō), “flying”
Basic meaning: to fly. Strong’s: to fly.
KJV translates it as: fly(-ing)
Word root: middle voice of a primary verb;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The six-winged Gospel goes out with spiritual urgency, never resting, fulfilling Isaiah 40:31 and Matthew 24:14, the ever-flying witness to all nations.”
Revelation 4:8
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: ἀνάπαυσιν (anapausin), “rest”
Basic meaning: rest. Strong’s: intermission; by implication, recreation.
KJV translates it as: rest
Word root: from G373 (ἀναπαύω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The Bride bring rest to a dark world through the Spirit of God.”
In this verse: ἅγιος (hagios), “Holy”
Basic meaning: holy. Strong’s: sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated).
KJV translates it as: (most) holy (one, thing), saint
Word root: from (an awful thing) (compare G53 (ἁγνός), G2282 (θάλπω));
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““ Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty” The Gospel proclaims the absolute holiness of God, fulfilled and displayed in Jesus.”
In this verse: κύριος (kurios), “Lord”
Basic meaning: lord. Strong’s: supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title).
KJV translates it as: God, Lord, master, Sir
Word root: from (supremacy);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Symbolic of resurrection life in Jesus, rising on wings = lifted to new life in Him.”
In this verse: θεὸς (theos), “God”
Basic meaning: God. Strong’s: figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
KJV translates it as: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward)
Word root: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity;
Revelation 4:9
And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,
Greek words · 2
In this verse: τιμὴν (timēn), “honor”
Basic meaning: honor. Strong’s: a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself.
KJV translates it as: honour, precious, price, some
Word root: from G5099 (τίνω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Every time the Gospel is shared or received, glory is given to the One who lives forever, the eternal Jesus, risen and reigning.”
In this verse: ζῶντι (zōnti), “is living”
Basic meaning: to live. Strong’s: to live (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick
Word root: a primary verb;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Their giving of glory, honor, and thanks represents the ongoing exaltation of Jesus through the Gospel message, showing Him as the Lamb, the King, and the eternal Lord, the written word that was fulfilled by the Living Word.”
Revelation 4:10
The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
Greek words · 3
In this verse: προσκυνήσουσιν (proskunēsousin), “they will worship”
Basic meaning: to worship. Strong’s: to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore).
KJV translates it as: worship
Word root: from G4314 (πρός) and a probable derivative of G2965 (κύων) (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads προσκυνοῦσιν (proskunousin) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The throne of God is surrounded by worship because Jesus is the Creator, Redeemer, and Restorer.”
In this verse: ζῶντι (zōnti), “living”
Basic meaning: to live. Strong’s: to live (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick
Word root: a primary verb;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“It’s a picture of true discipleship: laying everything at Jesus’ feet and living in the truth that His grace is sufficient for all.”
In this verse: στεφάνους (stephanous), “crowns”
Basic meaning: crown. Strong’s: a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, G1238 (διάδημα)), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: crown
Word root: from an apparently primary (to twine or wreathe);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Crowns signify rewards, honor, and spiritual authority given by grace.”
Revelation 4:11
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: δόξαν (doxan), “glory”
Basic meaning: glory. Strong’s: glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective).
KJV translates it as: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship
Word root: from the base of G1380 (δοκέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““ To receive glory and honour and power” The Church gives back to Jesus what is already His: glory (His radiance), honor (our reverence), and power (our dependence on His strength).”
In this verse: δύναμιν (dunamin), “power”
Basic meaning: power. Strong’s: force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself).
KJV translates it as: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence …
Word root: from G1410 (δύναμαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““ To receive glory and honour and power” The Church gives back to Jesus what is already His: glory (His radiance), honor (our reverence), and power (our dependence on His strength).”