Revelation 5
Expanded Bible
5 Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the One sitting on the throne. The scroll had writing on both sides and was ·kept closed [L sealed] with seven seals [C a wax stamp that sealed a document shut]. 2 And I saw a ·powerful [mighty] angel ·calling [proclaiming] in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?” 3 But there was no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth who could open the scroll or look inside it. 4 I cried ·bitterly [L much] because there was no one who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. 5 But one of the elders said to me, “Do not cry! [L Look; T Behold] The Lion from the tribe of Judah [C a messianic title; Gen. 49:9–10], ·David’s descendant [L the root of David; C a messianic title applied to Christ; Is. 11:10], has ·won the victory [overcome; conquered] so that he is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
6 Then I saw a Lamb [C Jesus] standing ·in the center of the throne and in the middle of the four living creatures and the elders [or between the throne and the living creatures and among the elders]. The Lamb looked as if he had been ·killed [slaughtered; slain]. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God [C either angels or the “sevenfold Spirit”; see 1:4] that were sent into all the world. 7 The Lamb came and ·took [received] the scroll from the right hand of the One sitting on the throne. 8 When he took the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders [4:4] ·bowed down [fell] before the Lamb. Each one of them had a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s holy people [Ps. 141:2]. 9 And they all sang a new song [Ps. 33:3; 40:3; 98:1] to the Lamb:
“You are worthy to take the scroll
and to open its seals,
because you were ·killed [slaughtered; slain],
and with ·the blood of your death [L your blood] you ·bought [ransomed; purchased; redeemed] people for God
from every tribe, language, people, and nation.
10 You made them to be a kingdom ·of priests [or and priests; Ex. 19:6] for our God,
and they will ·rule [reign; C other manuscripts have “they reign” (present tense)] on the earth.”
11 Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels around the throne, and the four living creatures, and the elders. There were ·thousands and thousands [L myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands; C a myriad can mean either ten thousand or many thousands; here means “countless”] of angels, 12 saying in a loud voice:
“The Lamb who was ·killed [slaughtered; slain] is worthy
to receive power, wealth, wisdom, and strength,
honor, glory, and ·praise [or blessing]!”
13 Then I heard all creatures in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea saying:
“To the One who sits on the throne
and to the Lamb
be ·praise [or blessing] and honor and glory and power
forever and ever.”
14 The four living creatures said, “Amen [C Hebrew for “so be it”],” and the elders ·bowed down [fell] and worshiped.
Apocalipsis 5
La Biblia de las Américas
El Cordero y el libro de los siete sellos
5 Y vi en la mano derecha del que estaba sentado en el trono(A) un libro[a] escrito por dentro y por fuera[b](B), sellado con siete sellos(C). 2 Y vi a un ángel poderoso[c](D) que pregonaba a gran voz: ¿Quién es digno de abrir el libro y de desatar sus sellos? 3 Y nadie, ni en el cielo ni en la tierra ni debajo de la tierra(E), podía abrir el libro ni mirar su contenido[d]. 4 Y yo lloraba mucho, porque nadie había sido hallado digno de abrir el libro ni de mirar su contenido[e]. 5 Entonces uno de los ancianos me dijo*: No llores; mira, el León(F) de la tribu de Judá(G), la Raíz de David(H), ha vencido para abrir el libro y sus siete sellos. 6 Miré, y vi entre el trono (con los cuatro seres vivientes) y los ancianos[f](I), a un Cordero(J), de pie, como inmolado(K), que tenía siete cuernos(L) y siete ojos(M), que son los siete Espíritus de Dios(N) enviados por toda la tierra. 7 Y vino, y tomó el libro de la mano derecha(O) del que estaba sentado en el trono(P). 8 Cuando tomó el libro, los cuatro seres vivientes(Q) y los veinticuatro ancianos(R) se postraron(S) delante del Cordero(T); cada uno tenía un arpa(U) y copas[g] de oro(V) llenas de incienso, que son las oraciones de los santos(W). 9 Y cantaban* un cántico nuevo(X), diciendo:
Digno eres de tomar el libro(Y) y de abrir sus sellos, porque tú fuiste inmolado(Z), y con tu sangre compraste[h] para Dios(AA) a gente de toda tribu(AB), lengua, pueblo y nación.
10 Y los has hecho[i] un reino(AC) y sacerdotes(AD) para nuestro Dios; y reinarán[j] sobre la tierra(AE).
11 Y miré, y oí la voz de muchos ángeles alrededor del trono(AF) y de los seres vivientes(AG) y de los ancianos(AH); y el número de ellos era miríadas de miríadas, y millares de millares(AI), 12 que decían a gran voz:
El Cordero(AJ) que fue inmolado(AK) digno es de recibir el poder, las riquezas, la sabiduría, la fortaleza, el honor, la gloria y la alabanza.
13 Y a toda cosa creada que está en el cielo, sobre la tierra, debajo de la tierra y en el mar, y a todas las cosas que en ellos hay(AL), oí decir:
Al que está sentado en el trono(AM), y al Cordero(AN), sea la alabanza, la honra, la gloria y el dominio por los siglos de los siglos(AO).
14 Y los cuatro seres vivientes(AP) decían: Amén(AQ). Y los ancianos(AR) se postraron y adoraron[k](AS).
Footnotes
- Apocalipsis 5:1 O, rollo y así en el resto del cap.
- Apocalipsis 5:1 O, el anverso y el reverso
- Apocalipsis 5:2 O, fuerte
- Apocalipsis 5:3 Lit., ni mirarlo
- Apocalipsis 5:4 Lit., ni mirarlo
- Apocalipsis 5:6 Lit., Y vi en medio del trono, y de los cuatro seres vivientes, y en medio de los ancianos
- Apocalipsis 5:8 O, tazones
- Apocalipsis 5:9 O, redimiste; algunos mss. dicen: nos ha comprado
- Apocalipsis 5:10 Algunos mss. posteriores dicen: nos has hecho
- Apocalipsis 5:10 Algunas versiones dicen: reinaremos
- Apocalipsis 5:14 Algunas versiones agregan: al que vive por los siglos de los siglos
Revelation 5
King James Version
5 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
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