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Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Revelation 5:8
When he had taken the book. The deliverance to him of the book was
a signal for the four living creatures and the elders to fall before
the Lamb, as they had fallen before the throne. They recognize in the
fact that he has the book "that all power in heaven and earth is given
into his hands" (see Matthew 28:18 Joh 13:3). Hence, they offer him homage
as Divine.
Having every one of them harps. For praise. The grammatical
construction seems to include both living creatures and elders.
And golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
These symbolize the prayers of the saints. The imagery represents these
heavenly assistants presenting these in heaven in behalf of the saints
on earth. The comforting thought is that these prayers are not lost,
but are presented at the throne of God and before the Lamb.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Revelation 5:10
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