Revelation 7:12

saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The angels, elders, and four living creatures speak this declaration immediately after falling facedown before the throne in Revelation 7:11. They address the heavenly assembly as a collective response to the preceding worship scene.

The words — The text begins with ἀμὴν (amēn), meaning "so be it," and lists εὐλογία (eulogia) for "blessing." These terms function as a formal, confirmed liturgical marker rather than a personal prayer.

The thread — This structure of ascribing multiple attributes to God runs through Revelation 5:12, which pairs power, riches, wisdom, and strength with the Lamb. Jude 1:25 similarly directs glory, majesty, dominion, and authority to God through Jesus Christ.

Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to treat worship as a corporate, confirmed act focused on God's inherent nature. It directs attention to divine attributes rather than human circumstance or need.

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The Greek words

King James Version

Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

Cross-references

Revelation 5:12 In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
Jude 1:25 to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.
Psalms 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Revelation 19:4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!”
Psalms 107:22 Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.
Psalms 147:7 Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,
Jonah 2:9 But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”
Psalms 72:19 And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen.
Psalms 89:52 Blessed be the LORD forever! Amen and amen.