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Revelation 7:12

Revelation 7:12

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Saying, Amen. In the four living creatures respond "Amen" to the praises uttered by the angels; here, in response to the praise offered by the redeemed in , the angels utter "Amen," preparatory to joining in the universal adoration.

Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God forever and ever. Amen. The blessing, etc.; that is, "all blessing," etc. (see on ).

The terms of the ascription are the same as those in , except that we have here εὐχαριστία, "thanksgiving," substituted for πλοῦτος, "riches" (see on ). The sevenfold character of the ascription of praise denotes its universal and all-embracing character (see on ; ).

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