Revelation 5:5 web — One of the elders said to me, "Don't weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overco…

World English Bible

"One of the elders said to me, "Don't weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome; he who opens the book and its seven seals.""

— Revelation 5:5, World English Bible

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Revelation 5 — Context

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I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the book, and to break its seals?"

3

No one in heaven above, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look in it.

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And I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open the book, or to look in it.

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One of the elders said to me, "Don't weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome; he who opens the book and its seven seals."

6

I saw in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, having seven horns, and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent out into all the earth.

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Then he came, and he took it out of the right hand of him who sat on the throne.

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Now when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Revelation 5:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 5:5 say?
Revelation 5:5 in the World English Bible reads: “One of the elders said to me, "Don't weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome; he who opens the book and its seven seals."”
Where is Revelation 5:5 in the Bible?
Revelation 5:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 5, verse 5.
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 5:5.
What translation should I read Revelation 5:5 in?
Revelation 5:5 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 5:5?
Revelation 5:5 reads (WEB): “One of the elders said to me, "Don't weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome; he who opens the book and its seven seals."” 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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