Revelation 19:6

And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The narrator reports hearing a sound from a great multitude crying out in response to the preceding call to praise. This occurs immediately after a voice from the throne addresses all who serve God, small and great alike.

The words — The Greek term ἤκουσα (ēkousa) literally means "I heard," anchoring the vision in personal auditory perception. The adjective πολλοῦ (pollou) modifies ὄχλου (ochlou) to specify the voice belongs to a "great" multitude.

The thread — The description of a voice like many waters and thunder parallels Revelation 14:2 and Psalm 29:3, where overwhelming acoustic imagery marks divine presence. The declaration that the Lord reigns directly echoes the sovereignty theme of Psalm 97:1.

Why it lands — The text commands the reader to recognize the audible reality of God’s reign as the basis for collective worship. It requires a clear acknowledgment that divine authority, not human effort, establishes the context for rejoicing.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

Cross-references

Psalms 97:1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.
Revelation 14:2 And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of many waters and the loud rumbling of thunder. And the sound I heard was like harpists strumming their harps.
Psalms 29:3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters.
Psalms 93:1 The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
Psalms 99:1 The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!
Ezekiel 1:24 When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings.
Revelation 1:15 His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters.
Revelation 6:1 Then I watched as the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!”
Revelation 19:1 After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!
Psalms 97:12 Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.