Bible Strands
Revelation 5:10
You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The four living creatures and the twenty-four elders sing this declaration to the Lamb in Revelation 5, directly following the proclamation that He purchased people from every tribe and nation by His blood.
The words — ἐποιήσας (epoiēsas) means "You have made," and βασιλείαν (basileian) translates literally to "a kingdom," highlighting God's active formation of a royal identity for the redeemed.
The thread — This royal priesthood designation recurs in Revelation 1:6, which applies the same title to the church, and aligns with Daniel 7:18 and Daniel 7:27, where the saints are promised eternal sovereignty and possession of the kingdom.
Why it lands — The text declares that the purchased people are constituted as a kingdom and priests destined to reign on earth, requiring the reader to acknowledge this conferred status and the future reality of earthly dominion under God.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Cross-references
- Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
- Daniel 7:27 Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’
- Daniel 7:18 But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’
- Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection! The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years.
- Revelation 22:5 There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.
- 1 Peter 2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
- Exodus 19:6 And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”