Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, New Living Translation The twenty-four elders sitting on their thrones before God fell with their faces to the ground and worshiped him. English Standard Version And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, Berean Standard Bible And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, Berean Literal Bible And the twenty-four elders sitting on their thrones before God fell upon their faces and worshiped God, King James Bible And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, New King James Version And the twenty-four elders who sat before God on their thrones fell on their faces and worshiped God, New American Standard Bible And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, NASB 1995 And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, NASB 1977 And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, Legacy Standard Bible And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, Amplified Bible And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God, fell face downward and worshiped God, Christian Standard Bible The twenty-four elders, who were seated before God on their thrones, fell facedown and worshiped God, Holman Christian Standard Bible The 24 elders, who were seated before God on their thrones, fell facedown and worshiped God, American Standard Version And the four and twenty elders, who sit before God on their thrones, fell upon their faces and worshipped God, Contemporary English Version Then the 24 elders, who were seated on thrones in God's presence, knelt down and worshiped him. English Revised Version And the four and twenty elders, which sit before God on their thrones, fell upon their faces and worshipped God, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the 24 leaders, who were sitting on their thrones in God's presence, immediately bowed, worshiped God, Good News Translation Then the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones in front of God threw themselves face downward and worshiped God, International Standard Version Then the twenty-four elders who were sitting on their thrones in God's presence fell on their faces and worshipped God. Majority Standard Bible And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, NET Bible Then the twenty-four elders who are seated on their thrones before God threw themselves down with their faces to the ground and worshiped God New Heart English Bible The twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God's throne, fell on their faces and worshiped God, Webster's Bible Translation And the four and twenty elders, who sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshiped God, Weymouth New Testament Then the twenty-four Elders, who sit on thrones in the presence of God, fell on their faces and worshipped God, World English Bible The twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones before God’s throne, fell on their faces and worshiped God, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the twenty-four elders, who are sitting on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, Berean Literal Bible And the twenty-four elders sitting on their thrones before God fell upon their faces and worshiped God, Young's Literal Translation and the twenty and four elders, who before God are sitting upon their thrones, did fall upon their faces, and did bow before God, Smith's Literal Translation And the twenty four elders, which before God sitting upon their thrones, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the four and twenty ancients, who sit on their seats in the sight of God, fell on their faces and adored God, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones in the sight of God, fell upon their faces, and they adored God, saying: New American Bible The twenty-four elders who sat on their thrones before God prostrated themselves and worshiped God New Revised Standard Version Then the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the four and twenty elders, who sat before the throne of God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And the 24 Elders who sit before God on their thrones fell on their faces and worshiped God, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the twenty-four elders that sat before God on their thrones, fell upon their faces, and worshiped God, Godbey New Testament And the twenty-four elders, who are before God, who sit upon their thrones, fell upon their faces, and worshiped God, Haweis New Testament And the four and twenty presbyters, who were seated before God upon their thrones, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, Mace New Testament then the four and twenty elders, who sat before God on their thrones, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, Weymouth New Testament Then the twenty-four Elders, who sit on thrones in the presence of God, fell on their faces and worshipped God, Worrell New Testament And the twenty-four elders who sit before God on their thrones fell on their faces, and worshiped God, Worsley New Testament And the four and twenty elders, who sat before God on their thrones, fell on their faces, and worshipped God, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Seventh Trumpet15Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” 16And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, 17saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.… Cross References Revelation 4:10-11 the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying: / “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” Revelation 5:8-10 When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. / And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. / You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” Revelation 7:11-12 And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God, / saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Daniel 7:9-10 As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. / A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. Daniel 7:13-14 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Isaiah 6:1-3 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” Isaiah 24:23 The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory. Isaiah 25:8-9 He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken. / And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” Ezekiel 1:26-28 Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man. / From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire within it all around. And from what seemed to be His waist down, I saw what looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. / The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. Ezekiel 10:1 And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire. Psalm 47:7-8 For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise. / God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne. Psalm 99:1-3 The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! / Great is the LORD in Zion; He is exalted above all the peoples. / Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy! Psalm 103:19-22 The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. / Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. / Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. ... Psalm 148:1-2 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. / Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. 1 Chronicles 16:29-31 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness; / tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. / Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ Treasury of Scripture And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell on their faces, and worshipped God, Revelation 4:4,10 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold… Revelation 5:5-8,14 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof… Revelation 7:11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, Jump to Previous Bow Elders Faces Fall Fell Four God's High Presence Rulers Sat Seated Seats Sit Sitting Throne Thrones Twenty Twenty-Four Worship Worshiped WorshippedJump to Next Bow Elders Faces Fall Fell Four God's High Presence Rulers Sat Seated Seats Sit Sitting Throne Thrones Twenty Twenty-Four Worship Worshiped WorshippedRevelation 11 1. The two witnesses prophesy.6. They have power to shut heaven so that it rain not. 7. The beast shall fight against them, and kill them. 8. They lie unburied; 11. and after three and a half days rise again. 14. The second woe is past. 15. The seventh trumpet sounds. And the twenty-four elders The twenty-four elders are often interpreted as representing the fullness of God's people, encompassing both the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles, symbolizing the unity of the Old and New Covenants. This imagery is consistent with the structure of the heavenly throne room described in Revelation 4:4, where the elders are seen seated around God's throne. The number twenty-four may also reflect the divisions of the Levitical priesthood as outlined in 1 Chronicles 24, suggesting a priestly role in worship and governance. who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God Persons / Places / Events 1. Twenty-Four EldersThese elders are symbolic figures often interpreted as representing the redeemed people of God, possibly the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles, signifying the unity of the Old and New Testaments. 2. Thrones The thrones signify authority and judgment, indicating the elders' role in the divine council and their participation in God's governance. 3. God The central figure of worship, representing the ultimate authority and the object of the elders' reverence. 4. Worship The act of falling on their faces signifies deep reverence and submission to God's sovereignty and majesty. 5. Heavenly Scene The setting is in the heavenly realm, emphasizing the divine and eternal nature of the events described. Teaching Points The Importance of WorshipWorship is a central theme in the life of a believer. The elders' example teaches us to prioritize worship in our daily lives, recognizing God's sovereignty and majesty. Symbolism of the Elders The twenty-four elders remind us of the unity and continuity of God's plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament. We are part of a larger account that spans history. Reverence and Humility The act of falling on their faces is a powerful image of humility. In our relationship with God, we are called to approach Him with a humble heart, acknowledging His greatness. Heavenly Perspective The scene in heaven encourages us to maintain a heavenly perspective, focusing on eternal truths rather than temporary earthly concerns. Role of Authority in Worship The thrones signify authority, yet the elders use their position to worship God. This teaches us that true authority is exercised in submission to God.(16) And the four . . .--Translate, And the four-and-twenty elders, who before God were seated upon their thrones (not "seats"), fell upon their faces, and worshipped God. The four-and-twenty elders represent the Church of God in all ages; they sit with Christ in heavenly places, even while they are toiling and sorrowing on earth; every one of the true children of the kingdom appear before God, and their angels behold the presence of their Father who is in heaven. They were seated on thrones, not "seats" (comp. Revelation 4:4), as in English version; the word used is the same which is translated "throne" when it refers to our Lord. It is the same word which is rendered "seat" (Revelation 2:13; Revelation 16:10) when it refers to Satan; but it is better rendered throne throughout, for by this variation of translation, as "Archbishop Trench has pointed out, two great ideas which run through this book, and, indeed, we may say through the whole of the New Testament, are obliterated: the one, that the true servants of Christ are crowned with Him and share His sovereignty; the other, that the antagonism of the Prince of Darkness to the Prince of Light develops itself in the hellish parody of the heavenly kingdom" (Prof. Lightfoot, Revision of New Testament, p. 41). It is specially desirable that this thought should be kept before us in this passage, which proclaims that the kingdom and throne and power of the wicked one have passed away, and the hour has come when the victorious saints may sit down with Christ in His throne (Revelation 3:21).Verse 16. - And the four and twenty elders. "The elders" represent the Church (see on Revelation 4:4); they are those who were made "a kingdom" (Revelation 1:6); they therefore fitly take up the burden of praise to him who has now established his universal and everlasting kingdom. Which sat before God on their seats; which sit before God on their thrones (Revised Version). Thus they are described in Revelation 4:4. Fell upon their faces, and worshipped God. (So also in Revelation 4:10; Revelation 5:14; Revelation 19:4.) Parallel Commentaries ... Greek AndΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. twenty-four εἴκοσι (eikosi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1501: Twenty. Of uncertain affinity; a score. elders πρεσβύτεροι (presbyteroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sit καθήμενοι (kathēmenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2521: To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. thrones θρόνους (thronous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 2362: From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. before ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition Strong's 1799: Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. fell ἔπεσαν (epesan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4098: A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. faces πρόσωπα (prosōpa) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 4383: From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. worshiped προσεκύνησαν (prosekynēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4352: From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. God, Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 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