Revelation 5:3 bbe — And no one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to get the book open, or to see what was in it.

Bible in Basic English

"And no one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to get the book open, or to see what was in it."

— Revelation 5:3, Bible in Basic English

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Revelation 5 — Context

1

And I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the high seat, a book with writing inside it and on the back, shut with seven stamps of wax.

2

And I saw a strong angel saying in a loud voice, Who is able to make the book open, and to undo its stamps?

3

And no one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to get the book open, or to see what was in it.

4

And I was very sad, because there was no one able to get the book open or to see what was in it.

5

And one of the rulers said to me, Do not be sad: see, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome, and has power to undo the book and its seven stamps.

6

And I saw in the middle of the high seat and of the four beasts, and in the middle of the rulers, a Lamb in his place, which seemed as if it had been put to death, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent out into all the earth.

Revelation 5:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 5:3 say?
Revelation 5:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And no one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to get the book open, or to see what was in it.”
Where is Revelation 5:3 in the Bible?
Revelation 5:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 5, verse 3.
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 5:3.
What translation should I read Revelation 5:3 in?
Revelation 5:3 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 5:3?
Revelation 5:3 reads (BBE): “And no one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to get the book open, or to see what was in it.” 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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