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Revelation 4:9

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,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And when these beasts give glory,.... When they give God the glory of all his perfections, covenant, and promises, and of all the gifts and grace bestowed on them, and of the success of their…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And when those beasts give glory ... - As often as those living beings ascribe glory to God. They did this continually Rev 4:8; and, if the above explanation be correct, then the idea is that the ways…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Revelation 4:8-11

We have considered the sights that the apostle saw in heaven: now let us observe the songs that he heard, for there is in heaven not only that to be seen which will highly please a sanctified eye, but…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Revelation 4:9-10

And when those beasts, &c. Read And when the living creatures shall give glory and honour and thanks to Him that sitteth upon the Throne, to Him that liveth for ever and ever, the four and twenty…