Revelation 7:12 - Exposition

Saying, Amen. In Revelation 5:14 the four living creatures respond "Amen" to the praises uttered by the angels; here, in response to the praise offered by the redeemed in Revelation 5:10 , the angels utter "Amen," preparatory to joining in the universal adoration. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God forever and ever. Amen. The blessing, etc.; that is, "all blessing," etc. (see on Revelation 4:11 ). The terms of the ascription are the same as those in Revelation 5:12 , except that we have here εὐχαριστία , "thanksgiving," substituted for πλοῦτος , "riches" (see on Revelation 5:12 ). The sevenfold character of the ascription of praise denotes its universal and all-embracing character (see on Revelation 1:4 ; Revelation 5:1 ).