Bible Strands
Revelation 5:7
And He came and took the scroll from the right hand of the One seated on the throne.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — John records a vision of the heavenly throne room, describing the slain Lamb approaching the central throne. The narrative occurs immediately after the Lamb is introduced as worthy to open the scroll's seals.
The words — The Greek εἴληφεν (eilēphen) translates as "He has taken," indicating a completed action. It directly describes the Lamb's physical reception of the document from the throne's right hand.
The thread — This action fulfills the setup in Revelation 5:1, where the scroll rests in the right hand of the One seated on the throne. The scene connects to the throne vision in Revelation 4:2, establishing the Lamb's authority within the same heavenly court.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition of the Lamb's sole authority to execute divine judgment and redemption. A reader must acknowledge that access to God's purposes comes only through the sacrificed Christ.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
Cross-references
- Revelation 5:1 Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the One seated on the throne. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven seals.
- Revelation 4:2 At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it.