Revelation 7:12
saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
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Notice the two "Amens" bookending this powerful declaration. The first "Amen" is the redeemed multitude's hearty agreement with the praise, while the second "Amen" signals the angelic hosts joining in, affirming that this overwhelming torrent of glory, wisdom, and power is eternally due to God. This isn't just a list of attributes; it's a unified, resounding chorus recognizing God's absolute worthiness in the face of His saving work.
This verse erupts after John sees a massive, unnumbered crowd from every nation, arrayed in white robes and holding palm branches, standing before God's throne. They've just been identified as those who have come out of the great tribulation, saved by the Lamb's blood, and now this grand chorus of praise breaks forth from them and the surrounding angels. This powerful declaration of divine attributes immediately precedes the sounding of the seven trumpets by the seven angels, which will announce further judgments upon the earth.
You've just witnessed an incredible scene: a vast, unnumbered multitude from every nation, adorned in white, celebrating their salvation. What's their immediate response? It starts with a single, powerful word.
The verse begins and ends with "Amen." This isn't just a religious "sign off"; it's a deep, hearty agreement. Think of it like a resounding "Yes!” or "So it is!” to everything that has just been proclaimed about God's goodness and power.
It signifies their full endorsement and enthusiastic participation in the praise being offered. It echoes the similar "Amen" from Revelation 5:14, showing a unified voice between the heavenly beings and the redeemed.
This "Amen" assures us that the praise we hear is not just a one-time event but an ongoing, deeply felt affirmation by all of heaven.
The list of praises—blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might—seems extensive. What does this multitude of attributes reveal about the God they worship?
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This isn't just a random list; it's a carefully crafted, sevenfold description of God's character and work. Seven in the Bible often signifies completeness or perfection. So, this isn't just some praise; it's a complete, all-encompassing adoration.
Notice the shift from Revelation 5:12, where the praise included "riches." Here, "thanksgiving" is added, highlighting the redeemed people's gratitude for their salvation. Each term points to a different facet of God's magnificent being and His salvific actions:
The saints in Revelation are experiencing the ultimate joy – complete salvation and eternal presence with God. What can we learn from their heavenly worship that impacts our lives right now?
This grand doxology isn't just a future reality; it's a preview of the worship that should characterize God's people in every age. The multitude, representing all believers throughout history, are united in praising God for the "great salvation" (as noted in Henry's commentary).
Their fervent, public, and unified praise serves as a powerful example. It reminds us that worship is meant to be expressed with our whole being – not just a quiet thought, but a vocal, heartfelt declaration. The heavenly worship is the model for earthly worship.
We are called to echo this heavenly hymn now, bringing our thanksgivings, our awe, and our adoration to God, longing for the day when our praise will be perfected in His presence.
Understand the original words
amen · Hebrew Particle
A Hebrew word used to express firm agreement, truth, and certainty. It is used to affirm the faithfulness of God or to confirm a statement of praise.
This passage presents a very similar, nearly identical, seven-part praise to God and the Lamb, highlighting the consistent heavenly worship of the divine.
1 Chronicles 29:11This Old Testament passage offers a parallel in David's prayer, attributing similar glories and power to God, showcasing this theme of praise throughout Scripture.
Jude 1:25This New Testament verse concludes with a doxology that echoes the sentiment of Revelation 7:12, offering honor, glory, dominion, and authority to God, emphasizing the eternal nature of His praise.
Romans 11:36This verse is a powerful declaration that all things come from God and exist for His glory, mirroring the exhaustive praise given to Him in Revelation 7:12.
clarkeRevelation 7:12: "Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen."
Saying, Amen - Giving their most cordial and grateful assent to the praises attributed to God and the Lamb. Blessing, and glory, etc. - There are here seven different species of praise attributed to God, as in Revelation 5:12 (note).
pooleRevelation 7:12: "Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen."
These words only signify the union and harmony of the angels and saints in praising God: See Poole on "Revelation 5:12" .
Notice the two "Amens" bookending this powerful declaration. The first "Amen" is the redeemed multitude's hearty agreement with the praise, while the second "Amen" signals the angelic hosts joining in, affirming that this overwhelming torrent of glory, wisdom, and power is eternally due to God. This isn't just a list of attributes; it's a unified, resounding chorus recognizing God's absolute worthiness in the face of His saving work.
This verse erupts after John sees a massive, unnumbered crowd from every nation, arrayed in white robes and holding palm branches, standing before God's throne. They've just been identified as those who have come out of the great tribulation, saved by the Lamb's blood, and now this grand chorus of praise breaks forth from them and the surrounding angels. This powerful declaration of divine attributes immediately precedes the sounding of the seven trumpets by the seven angels, which will announce further judgments upon the earth.
This verse erupts after John sees a massive, unnumbered crowd from every nation, arrayed in white robes and holding palm branches, standing before God's throne. They've just been identified as those who have come out of the great tribulation, saved by the Lamb's blood, and now this grand chorus of praise breaks forth from them and the surrounding angels. This powerful declaration of divine attributes immediately precedes the sounding of the seven trumpets by the seven angels, which will announce further judgments upon the earth.
"saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”" — Notice the two "Amens" bookending this powerful declaration. The first "Amen" is the redeemed multitude's hearty agreement with the praise, while the second "Amen" signals the angelic hosts joining i…
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