Scofield Reference Bible Notes
Revelation 5

Rev 5:1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.

in

on.

a book written within and on the backside

Eze 2:9-10; cf. Dan 12:4.

Rev 5:2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?

angel

Scofield Hebrews 1:4, note.

Who is worthy to open the book

Psa 15:1, with Rom 3:10-12.

Rev 5:3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.

no man…able to open the book

Cf. Isa 63:5.

Rev 5:5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

Root of David

Isa 11:1, 10; Rev 22:16; Mat 1:1.

hath prevailed to open the book

Rev 3:21; Isa 53:12; 63:1-3.

Rev 5:6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

beasts [See also Rev 5:8, 11, 14.]

living creatures. See Scofield Ezekiel 1:5, note.

stood a Lamb

Jhn 1:29.

seven eyes

Cf. Zec 3:8-9; 4:10.

Rev 5:7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.

he came and took the book

Cf. Dan 7:13-14. The two visions are identical; the Revelation adding that which was hidden from Daniel, that the kings and priests of the church-age are to be associated with the "Son of Man," the "Lamb as it had been slain," in His reign "on the earth" (Rev 2:9-10).

Rev 5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

fell down before the Lamb

Rev 4:8, 10; 19:4.

odours

incense. Psa 141:2.

Rev 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

sung a new song

Rev 4:11; 14:3.

redeemed

Scofield Exodus 14:30, note.

by thy blood

Heb 9:12; 1Pe 1:18-19.

Rev 5:10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

God

Jehovah. Isa 61:6.

we shall reign

Kingdom (N.T.). Rev 5:1-10; 19:11-21. (Luk 1:31-33; 1Co 15:28).

on

over.

Rev 5:12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain

Rev 5:9; cf. Phl 2:9-11.

Rev 5:13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

in

upon.

sitteth upon the throne

Rev 4:2-3; 6:16.

the Lamb

Cf. Jhn 5:23.

Rev 5:14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

elders

Elders. Rev 7:11, 13. (Act 11:30; Tit 1:5-9.)