Revelation 5:2 asv — And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a great voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof…

American Standard Version

"And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a great voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? "

— Revelation 5:2, American Standard Version

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Revelation 5 — Context

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And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the back, close sealed with seven seals.

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And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a great voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?

3

And no one in the heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look thereon.

4

And I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open the book, or to look thereon:

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and one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not; behold, the Lion that is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath overcome to open the book and the seven seals thereof.

Revelation 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 5:2 say?
Revelation 5:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a great voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? ”
Where is Revelation 5:2 in the Bible?
Revelation 5:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 5, verse 2.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 5:2.
What translation should I read Revelation 5:2 in?
Revelation 5:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 5:2?
Revelation 5:2 reads (ASV): “And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a great voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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