Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After this I looked, and I saw in heaven the temple—that is, the tabernacle of the covenant law—and it was opened. New Living Translation Then I looked and saw that the Temple in heaven, God’s Tabernacle, was thrown wide open. English Standard Version After this I looked, and the sanctuary of the tent of witness in heaven was opened, Berean Standard Bible After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven. Berean Literal Bible And after these things I looked, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. King James Bible And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: New King James Version After these things I looked, and behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. New American Standard Bible After these things I looked, and the temple of the tabernacle of testimony in heaven was opened, NASB 1995 After these things I looked, and the temple of the tabernacle of testimony in heaven was opened, NASB 1977 After these things I looked, and the temple of the tabernacle of testimony in heaven was opened, Legacy Standard Bible And after these things I looked, and the sanctuary of the tabernacle of testimony in heaven was opened, Amplified Bible After these things I looked, and the temple (sanctuary) of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened, Berean Annotated Bible After this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven. Christian Standard Bible After this I looked, and the heavenly temple—the tabernacle of testimony —was opened. Holman Christian Standard Bible After this I looked, and the heavenly sanctuary—the tabernacle of testimony—was opened. American Standard Version And after these things I saw, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: Contemporary English Version After this, I noticed something else in heaven. The sacred tent used for a temple was open. English Revised Version And after these things I saw, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: GOD'S WORD® Translation After these things I looked, and I saw that the temple of the tent containing the words of God's promise was open in heaven. Good News Translation After this I saw the temple in heaven open, with the Sacred Tent in it. International Standard Version After these things, I looked, and the Temple, which is the Tent of Testimony in heaven, was open! NET Bible After these things I looked, and the temple (the tent of the testimony) was opened in heaven, New Heart English Bible After these things I looked, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. Webster's Bible Translation And after that I looked, and behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: Weymouth New Testament After this, when the doors of the sanctuary of the tent of witness in Heaven were opened, I looked; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAfter this I looked, and the temple—the tabernacle of the Testimony—was opened in heaven. World English Bible After these things I looked, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd after these things I saw, and behold, the temple of the Dwelling Place of the Testimony was opened in Heaven; Berean Literal Bible And after these things I looked, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. Young's Literal Translation And after these things I saw, and lo, opened was the sanctuary of the tabernacle of the testimony in the heaven; Smith's Literal Translation And after these things I saw, and behold, the temple of the tent of testimony was opened in heaven: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd after these things I looked; and behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: Catholic Public Domain Version And after these things, I saw, and behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. New American Bible After this I had another vision. The temple that is the heavenly tent of testimony opened, New Revised Standard Version After this I looked, and the temple of the tent of witness in heaven was opened, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd after these things, I looked, and behold the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: Aramaic Bible in Plain English But after these things, I looked, and the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony was opened in Heaven. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd after this I saw, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened; Godbey New Testament And after these things I saw, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in the heaven was open: Haweis New Testament And after these things I beheld, and, lo! the temple of the tabernacle of witness in heaven was opened: Mace New Testament After that I looked, and the tabernacle of the testimony in the heavenly temple was opened: Weymouth New Testament After this, when the doors of the sanctuary of the tent of witness in Heaven were opened, I looked; Worrell New Testament And after these things I saw, and the Temple of the Tabernacle of the testimony in Heaven was opened; Worsley New Testament And after these things I saw, and behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Preparation for Judgment…4Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” 5 After this I looked, and the temple— the tabernacle of the Testimony— was opened in heaven. 6And out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, dressed in clean and bright linen and girded with golden sashes around their chests.… Cross References After this I looked, Revelation 4:1 After this I looked and saw a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had previously heard speak to me like a trumpet was saying, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after these things.” Daniel 7:6 Next, as I watched, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule. Revelation 7:1 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back its four winds so that no wind would blow on land or sea or on any tree. and the temple— Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. Revelation 14:17 Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. Hebrews 9:11 But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. the tabernacle of the Testimony— Exodus 38:21 This is the inventory for the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the Testimony, as recorded at Moses’ command by the Levites under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest. Numbers 1:50 Instead, you are to appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of the Testimony, all its furnishings, and everything in it. They shall carry the tabernacle and all its articles, care for it, and camp around it. Numbers 9:15 On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. was opened in heaven. Revelation 19:11 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. Acts 7:56 “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” Matthew 3:16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. Exodus 25:8-9 And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. Exodus 40:34-35 Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Hebrews 9:23-24 So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. 1 Kings 8:10-11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. Treasury of Scripture And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened: Revelation 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail. Exodus 25:21 And thou shalt put the mercy seat above upon the ark; and in the ark thou shalt put the testimony that I shall give thee. Numbers 1:50,53 But thou shalt appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of testimony, and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that belong to it: they shall bear the tabernacle, and all the vessels thereof; and they shall minister unto it, and shall encamp round about the tabernacle… Jump to Previous Doors Heaven House Open Opened Sanctuary Tabernacle Temple Tent Testimony WitnessJump to Next Doors Heaven House Open Opened Sanctuary Tabernacle Temple Tent Testimony WitnessRevelation 15 1. The seven angels with the seven last plagues.3. The song of those who overcame the beast. 7. The seven bowls full of the wrath of God. After this I looked This phrase indicates a transition in John's vision, suggesting a new scene or revelation. It emphasizes the sequential nature of the visions in Revelation, where each vision builds upon the previous one. This phrase is a common literary device in apocalyptic literature, used to draw attention to the significance of what follows. and the temple the tabernacle of the Testimony was opened in heaven Persons / Places / Events 1. John the ApostleThe author of the Book of Revelation, who receives and records the vision. 2. Temple in Heaven Represents the heavenly dwelling place of God, symbolizing His presence and holiness. 3. Tabernacle of the Testimony Refers to the heavenly counterpart of the earthly tabernacle, which housed the Ark of the Covenant and the tablets of the Law, symbolizing God's covenant and His faithfulness. 4. Heaven The spiritual realm where God resides, often depicted as the ultimate place of worship and divine revelation. 5. Vision of Revelation The series of prophetic visions given to John, revealing God's ultimate plan for humanity and the end times. Teaching Points God's Holiness and SovereigntyThe opening of the heavenly temple signifies God's holiness and His sovereign rule over all creation. Believers are called to revere and worship Him with awe and respect. The Fulfillment of God's Promises The "tabernacle of the testimony" reminds us of God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. Christians can trust in God's Word and His ultimate plan for redemption. Heavenly Reality and Earthly Worship The connection between the heavenly temple and the earthly tabernacle encourages believers to view their worship as a reflection of heavenly realities. Our worship should be sincere and aligned with God's truth. Preparation for God's Judgment The opening of the temple precedes the pouring out of the seven plagues, indicating the preparation for God's righteous judgment. This serves as a reminder for believers to live righteously and be prepared for Christ's return. Access to God's Presence The opening of the temple symbolizes access to God's presence through Jesus Christ. Believers are invited to draw near to God with confidence, knowing that Christ has made a way for us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Revelation 15:5?2. How does Revelation 15:5 reveal God's holiness and justice in the end times? 3. What is the significance of the "tabernacle of the Testimony" in Revelation 15:5? 4. How can we prepare for the fulfillment of Revelation 15:5 in our lives? 5. How does Revelation 15:5 connect with Old Testament tabernacle imagery? 6. What actions can we take to align with God's purposes in Revelation 15:5? 7. What is the significance of the "temple of the tabernacle of the testimony" in Revelation 15:5? 8. How does Revelation 15:5 relate to the overall theme of divine judgment in Revelation? 9. What historical context is necessary to understand Revelation 15:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 15? 11. What are the three biblical tabernacles? 12. Is there work in Heaven? 13. What are the three biblical tabernacles? 14. 2 Chronicles 5:10 - Why does this verse say only the tablets were in the Ark when Hebrews 9:4 mentions additional items, creating a seeming contradiction? What Does Revelation 15:5 Mean After this I lookedJohn is given another vision “after” witnessing the seven angels with the seven last plagues (Revelation 15:1). His repeated phrase “I looked” (cf. Revelation 4:1; 6:2) shows: • A literal sequence of events unfolding before his eyes. • God’s orderly revelation—each scene builds on the last, just as Daniel’s visions progress in Daniel 7:9–13. • Assurance that what John sees is trustworthy, reinforcing Jesus’ promise in Revelation 1:1 that these things “must soon take place.” and the temple In heaven, John sees a real sanctuary. Earlier he witnessed “God’s temple in heaven” (Revelation 11:19) and now returns to that holy place. Consider: • Exodus 25:9 shows Moses’ earthly tabernacle was patterned after a heavenly reality. • Hebrews 8:5 says the earthly priests “serve at a sanctuary that is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven.” • The temple’s existence affirms God’s permanent dwelling and His readiness to act in judgment and redemption. —the tabernacle of the Testimony— John immediately clarifies the temple as “the tabernacle of the Testimony,” linking two key Old Testament concepts: • “Tabernacle” recalls the mobile sanctuary where God met Israel (Exodus 40:34–35). • “Testimony” refers to the tablets of the covenant (Exodus 25:16); they embodied God’s law and faithfulness. Thus, heaven’s sanctuary proclaims: – God’s covenant standards remain unchanged. – His judgments are rooted in the very law stored in the Ark (Hebrews 9:4). – The scene anticipates final judgments consistent with His righteous character (Psalm 89:14). was opened in heaven The opening of the heavenly temple signals unrestricted access for John—and, by extension, for God’s actions to proceed: • When Jesus died, “the veil of the temple was torn in two” (Matthew 27:51), foreshadowing this ultimate unveiling. • Previous heavenly openings introduced decisive interventions (Revelation 4:1; 11:19). • Here the opening leads to the commissioning of angels to pour out the bowl judgments (Revelation 16:1), demonstrating that God’s wrath issues from His holy presence, not arbitrary anger. summary Revelation 15:5 portrays a literal moment when John sees the heavenly sanctuary flung open. The vision affirms: • God reveals events in an orderly, trustworthy sequence. • Heaven contains a real temple—the ultimate pattern for every earthly sanctuary. • The “tabernacle of the Testimony” underscores God’s unchanging covenant and righteous standards. • The open temple announces that the final judgments arise directly from God’s holy throne, ensuring they are perfectly just and covenant-faithful. (5) And after that . . .--Better, And after these things I saw, and there was opened the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony (or, witness) in the heaven. This temple is called the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony; the expression sounds cumbrous, but it is nevertheless suitable. St. Stephen spoke of "the tabernacle of witness" in the wilderness, which was made after the pattern showed in the mount (Acts 7:44). The tabernacle was well called the tabernacle of witness, for it contained the ark of the testimony with the Law of God, and was a perpetual witness of God's presence among His people. The temple of the tabernacle then is the shrine, or inner sanctuary, of the heavenly true tabernacle, after the pattern of which the tabernacle of Moses was fashioned, which is now opened.Verse 5. - And after that I looked, and, behold; and after these things 1 saw. The characteristic commencement of a new vision or portion of a vision (see on Revelation 4:1, etc.). The temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened. The tabernacle had its counterpart in heaven (Hebrews 8:5). In Exodus 25:16, 21 we have the reason of the title "tabernacle of the testimony" - a name which is common in the Bible (see Exodus 38:21; Numbers 1:50, 53; Numbers 9:15; Numbers 10:11). The "temple" is the ναός, the inner shrine, the holy of holies which contained the ark of the testimony, which in Revelation 11:1.9 is seen in connection with the judgments of God. Thence now proceed the angels bearing the plagues for men.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Afterμετὰ (meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. this ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. I looked, εἶδον (eidon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple— ναὸς (naos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3485: A temple, a shrine, that part of the temple where God himself resides. From a primary naio; a fane, shrine, temple. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Tabernacle σκηνῆς (skēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4633: A tent, booth, tabernacle, abode, dwelling, mansion, habitation. Apparently akin to skeuos and skia; a tent or cloth hut. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Testimony— μαρτυρίου (martyriou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3142: Neuter of a presumed derivative of martus; something evidential, i.e. evidence given or, the Decalogue. was opened ἠνοίγη (ēnoigē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. heaven. οὐρανῷ (ouranō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. 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