Revelation 7:12

This is one of many doxologies in Revelation. "Blessing" or "praise" (Gr. eulogia) is what God deserves because of what he will do for these people (cf. Revelation 5:12-13). It is "that spontaneous act of thanks which men utter when they realize more vividly than ever before their happiness." [Note: R. H. Preston and A. T. Hanson, The Revelation of Saint John the Divine, p. 47.] "Glory" (doxa) is the honor due Him because of His good reputation, specifically for delivering them (cf. Revelation 1:6; Revelation 4:11; Revelation 5:12-13; Revelation 19:1). [Note: W. E. Vine, An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, p. 158.] "Wisdom" (sophia) is God’s infinite knowledge displayed in His plan of deliverance (cf. Revelation 5:12). "Thanksgiving" (eucharistia) literally means "well" and "to give freely," but it denotes an expression of gratitude for a favor rendered (Revelation 4:9). [Note: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament, p. 190.] "Honor" or "esteem" (time) is what God deserves because He has planned and provided this salvation (Revelation 4:11; Revelation 5:12-13). [Note: F. C. Jennings, Studies in Revelation, p. 230.] "Power" (dynamis) reflects God’s omnipotence that enables Him to overcome all opposition (Revelation 4:11; Revelation 5:12; Revelation 19:1). "Might" or "strength" (ischys) refers to God’s inherent power that enabled Him to deliver this multitude from their enemies (Revelation 5:12). [Note: Thomas, Revelation 1-7, pp. 491-92.] God is worthy of this worship throughout eternity. "Amen" underlines the truthfulness of this sevenfold ascription (cf. Revelation 5:13).