What is the meaning of Revelation 5:6? Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain • John’s first impression is sacrificial: “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’ ” (John 1:29). • The Lamb bears visible wounds—eternal reminders of Calvary (Isaiah 53:7; 1 Peter 1:19). • His death is the ground of redemption for “people from every tribe and tongue” (Revelation 5:9). Standing in the center of the throne • Though slain, He stands—alive and victorious (Revelation 1:18). • Standing “in the center” signals co-regency with the Father: “He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high” (Hebrews 1:3). • All authority is His: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me” (Matthew 28:18). Encircled by the four living creatures and the elders • The four living creatures picture all creation (Revelation 4:6-8). • The twenty-four elders picture the redeemed in heaven (Revelation 4:4). • Their circle proclaims that all creation and all redeemed humanity revolve around Christ (Colossians 1:16-18). The Lamb had seven horns • In Scripture, horns symbolize strength and kingly power (1 Samuel 2:10). • Seven horns = perfect, unlimited power: “His dominion is an everlasting dominion” (Daniel 7:14). • No enemy can prevail; the Lamb already conquered (Revelation 5:5). and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth • Eyes indicate perception; seven speaks of fullness. Christ sees everything (Proverbs 15:3). • “The seven spirits of God” points to the fullness of the Holy Spirit (Revelation 1:4; 4:5). • Sent “into all the earth” highlights His active, worldwide presence and mission (John 16:7-8; Zechariah 4:10). summary Revelation 5:6 paints Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb who still bears His wounds, yet stands alive at the very heart of heaven’s throne. Surrounded by all creation and the redeemed, He wields perfect power (seven horns) and perfect insight (seven eyes), working through the fullness of the Spirit across the whole earth. The scene calls believers to worship and trust the One who died, rose, reigns, and sees all. |
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