Revelation 5:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 5:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 5:3 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 5:3 — KJV
“And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.”
— Revelation 5:3 (KJV)
Revelation 5:3 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 5:3
“For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;”
Shares key themes with Revelation 5:3: heaven, earth, under
“And he put forth the form of an hand, and took me by a lock of mine head; and the spirit lifted me up between the earth and the heaven, and brought me in the visions of God to Jerusalem, to the door of the inner gate that looketh toward the north; where was the seat of the image of jealousy, which provoketh to jealousy.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 5:3: heaven, nor, earth
“And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 5:3: heaven, earth, open
“And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 5:3: heaven, earth, under
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Revelation 5:3: heaven, earth, open
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