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Revelation 7:12

Revelation 7:12
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Saying, Amen,.... As approving and confirming what the great multitude of men had said in Rev 7:10; in ascribing the glory of salvation to God, and the Lamb: the angels, though they have no part in it…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Saying, Amen - See the notes on Rev 1:7. The word “Amen” here is a word strongly affirming the truth of what is said, or expressing hearty assent to it. It may be uttered, as expressing this, either…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Saying, Amen - Giving their most cordial and grateful assent to the praises attributed to God and the Lamb.

Blessing, and glory, etc. - There are here seven different species of praise attributed to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Revelation 7:1-12

Here we have, I. An account of the restraint laid upon the winds. By these winds we suppose are meant those errors and corruptions in religion which would occasion a great deal of trouble and mischief…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Blessing, and glory&c. The seven words of praise have each the article: see on ch. Rev 5:13.