Revelation 5:12

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ዓው ብዝበለ ድምጺ ኸኣ፡ እቲ እተሐርደ ገንሸል፡ ንሱ ስልጣንን ሃብትን ጥበብን ሓይልን ክብርን ግርማን ውዳሴን ኪወስድ ብቑዕ እዩ፡ በሉ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a chorus of voices praising Jesus (the Lamb) for being worthy to receive all kinds of power and honor, because He was slain for the sins of humanity.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your best friend gave up their favorite toy to help you when you were in trouble. Now think about everyone cheering for that friend because they did something so amazing. That's what this verse is like, but much bigger!

Historical Background

Revelation was written by John the Apostle around AD 95 while he was exiled on Patmos. The audience consisted of early Christian communities facing persecution and uncertainty about their future.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, this verse can inspire us to honor those who sacrifice for others, such as healthcare workers during pandemics or firefighters saving lives in dangerous situations.

Topics

• worship
• sacrifice
• salvation
• divine attributes
• eschatology
• redemption

Related Verses

• Isaiah 53:7
• Psalm 118:24
• John 1:29
• Revelation 7:9-10
• Philippians 2:6-11

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the voices praising the Lamb in Revelation 5:12?

The voices likely represent heavenly beings, such as angels or saints, who recognize Jesus' worthiness due to His sacrifice.

What does 'worthy is the Lamb that was slain' mean?

It means that because of Jesus' death (symbolized by a lamb being sacrificed), He deserves all honor and glory as the savior who paid for humanity's sins.

Why do they praise the Lamb with a loud voice?

The loud voice symbolizes their enthusiastic celebration, emphasizing the importance of this moment in praising Jesus' sacrifice and worthiness.

How does Revelation 5:12 relate to other parts of the Bible?

It ties into passages about Jesus' sacrificial role (like Isaiah 53) and emphasizes His divine attributes as worthy of praise, reflecting themes found throughout both Old and New Testaments.