Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
5:14 The dramatic introduction of the Lamb (5:1-14) closes with the living beings (4:6-9). Their Amen affirms the truth of what John had seen, as the twenty-four elders prostrate themselves in worship.
Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
5:14 The dramatic introduction of the Lamb (5:1-14) closes with the living beings (4:6-9). Their Amen affirms the truth of what John had seen, as the twenty-four elders prostrate themselves in worship.
Literal English (YLT)ⓘYoung's Literal Translation (1862) — mirrors the original word order and idiom as closely as English grammar allows. It reads awkwardly on purpose: the goal is to show you the structure of the original language, not smooth English prose.Young's Literal Translation (1862) — mirrors the original word order and idiom as closely as English grammar allows. It reads awkwardly on purpose: the goal is to show you the structure of the original language, not smooth English prose.
and the four living creatures said, 'Amen!' and the twenty-four elders fell down and they bow before Him who is living to the ages of the ages.
Greek (New Testament)ⓘA Greek New Testament text — koine (common) Greek, the everyday language the New Testament was originally written in.A Greek New Testament text — koine (common) Greek, the everyday language the New Testament was originally written in.
και τα τεσσαρα ζωα ελεγον αμην και οι πρεσβυτεροι επεσον και προσεκυνησαν
King James Versionⓘ
King James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
King James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
American Standard VersionⓘAmerican Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.American Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.
And the four living creatures said, Amen. And the elders fell down and worshipped.
World English BibleⓘWorld English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.World English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.
The four living creatures said, “Amen!” Then the elders fell down and worshiped.
Bible in Basic EnglishⓘBible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.Bible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written using a limited vocabulary of about 1,000 words.
And the four beasts said, So be it. And the rulers went down on their faces and gave worship.