Revelation 5:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 5:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 5:5 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 5:5 — KJV
“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.”
— Revelation 5:5 (KJV)
Revelation 5:5 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 5:5
“Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read:”
Shares key themes with Revelation 5:5: saith, behold, juda
“Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the curses that are written in the book which they have read before the king of Judah:”
Shares key themes with Revelation 5:5: saith, behold, juda
“Say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his fellows, and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in mine hand.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 5:5: one, saith, behold
“For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 5:5: one, saith, behold
“And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?”
Shares key themes with Revelation 5:5: open, book, loose
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