Discovery BoxRevelation 5:7 
Context5:7 Then 1 he came and took the scroll 2 from the right hand of the one who was seated on the throne,
Revelation 5:13-14
Context5:13 Then 3 I heard every creature – in heaven, on earth, under the earth, in the sea, and all that is in them – singing: 4
“To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb
be praise, honor, glory, and ruling power 5 forever and ever!”
5:14 And the four living creatures were saying “Amen,” and the elders threw themselves to the ground 6 and worshiped.
1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the vision.
2 tn The words “the scroll” are not in the Greek text, but are implied. Direct objects were frequently omitted in Greek when clear from the context.
3 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the vision.
4 tn Grk “saying.”
5 tn Or “dominion.”
6 tn Grk “fell down.” BDAG 815 s.v. πίπτω 1.b.α.ב. has “fall down, throw oneself to the ground as a sign of devotion or humility, before high-ranking persons or divine beings.”
