Parallel Verses
Amplified
Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, “Stop weeping! Look closely, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome and conquered! He can open the scroll and [break] its seven seals.”
New American Standard Bible
and one of the elders *said to me, “Stop weeping; behold, the
King James Version
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Holman Bible
Then one of the elders said to me, “Stop crying. Look! The Lion from the tribe of Judah,
International Standard Version
"Stop crying," one of the elders told me. "Look! The Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered. He can open the scroll and its seven seals."
A Conservative Version
And one of the elders says to me, Weep not, behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, overcame to open the book and the seven seals of it.
American Standard Version
and one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not; behold, the Lion that is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath overcome to open the book and the seven seals thereof.
An Understandable Version
Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, "Do not cry; look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of King David, has gained the victory, so He can break the seven seals on the book and open it."
Anderson New Testament
And one of the elders said to me: Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has the power to open the book and its seven seals.
Bible in Basic English
And one of the rulers said to me, Do not be sad: see, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome, and has power to undo the book and its seven stamps.
Common New Testament
Then one of the elders said to me, "Weep not; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals."
Daniel Mace New Testament
and one of the elders said to me, weep not: behold, the lion of the tribe of Juda, the offspring of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Darby Translation
And one of the elders says to me, Do not weep. Behold, the lion which is of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, has overcome so as to open the book, and its seven seals.
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
And one of the elders said to me, Weep not; behold the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and its seven seals.
Godbey New Testament
And one of the elders says to me; Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered to open the book, and the seven seals.
Goodspeed New Testament
But one of the elders said to me, "Do not cry! See! The lion who is of the tribe of Judah, of the line of David, has been victorious so that he can open the roll and break its seals."
John Wesley New Testament
behold the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book and the seals thereof.
Julia Smith Translation
And one of the elders says to me, Weep not: behold, the Lion conquered, he being of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, to open the book, and to loose its seven seals.
King James 2000
And one of the elders said unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! Behold, the lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.
Modern King James verseion
And one of the elders said to me, Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the book and to loose the seven seals of it.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And one of the elders said unto me, "Weep not. Behold, a lion being of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, hath obtained to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof."
Moffatt New Testament
but one of the Presbyters told me, "Weep not; lo, the Lion of Judah's tribe, the Scion of David, he has won the power of opening the scroll and its seven seals."
Montgomery New Testament
But one of the Elders said to me. "Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, and so can open the book with its seven seals."
NET Bible
Then one of the elders said to me, "Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has conquered; thus he can open the scroll and its seven seals."
New Heart English Bible
One of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals."
Noyes New Testament
And one of the elders saith to me, Weep not; behold, the Lion that is of the tribe of Judah, the shoot from David, conquered, he that openeth the book, and its seven seals.
Sawyer New Testament
And one of the elders said to me, Weep not; behold, the lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has conquered, he is opening the book and its seven seals.
The Emphasized Bible
And, one of the elders, saith unto me - Do not weep! Lo! the lion that is of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, hath overcome, to open the scroll and the seven seals thereof.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And one of the presbyters said unto me, Weep not: behold the lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, hath prevailed, to open the book, and to break the seven seals upon it.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But one of the Councillors said to me--'Do not weep. The Lion conquered--the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Scion of David--and can therefore open the book with its seven seals.'
Webster
And one of the elders saith to me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose its seven seals.
Weymouth New Testament
one of the Elders said to me, "Do not weep. The Lion which belongs to the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed, and will open the book and break its seven seals."
Williams New Testament
But one of the elders said to me, "Stop weeping! See! The Lion who sprang from the tribe of Judah, who belongs to the line of David, has conquered, so that He can open the book and break its seven seals."
World English Bible
One of the elders said to me, "Don't weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome; he who opens the book and its seven seals."
Worrell New Testament
and one of the elders says to me, "Weep not; behold, the Lion Who is of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, prevailed to open the book, and its seven seals.
Worsley New Testament
And one of the elders said to me, Weep not;---Behold the lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose its seven seals.
Youngs Literal Translation
and one of the elders saith to me, 'Weep not; lo, overcome did the Lion, who is of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, to open the scroll, and to loose the seven seals of it;
Themes
Battle of Life » The victory » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Branch of jesse » The root of david prevailing
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
Christ » Victor » The presence of the victorious Christ gives assurance of
Christian ministers » Zealous » John, in his vision
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Jesus Christ » Names of » Root of david
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lion of the tribe of judah
Judah » Son of jacob » The ancestor of jesus
Lions » Illustrative » Of Christ
Names » Of Christ » Lion of the tribe of judah
Victory/overcoming » The lord triumphing
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The book with seven seals
Topics
Interlinear
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ἐκ ἐξ
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References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 38 Translations in Revelation 5:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Scroll With Seven Seals And The Lamb
4
And I began to weep greatly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or look into it.
5 Then one of the [twenty-four] elders said to me, “Stop weeping! Look closely, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome and conquered! He can open the scroll and [break] its seven seals.”
Cross References
Isaiah 11:1
And a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.
Isaiah 11:10
Then in that day
The nations will make supplications to the Root of Jesse
Who will stand as a signal for the peoples;
And His resting place will be glorious.
Romans 15:12
Again Isaiah says,
He who arises to rule [as King] over the Gentiles,
In Him shall the Gentiles hope.”
Revelation 22:16
Hebrews 7:14
For it is evident that our Lord descended from [the tribe of] Judah, and Moses mentioned nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.
Genesis 49:9-10
“Judah, a lion’s cub;
With the prey, my son, you have gone high up [the mountain].
He stooped down, he crouched like a lion,
And like a lion—who dares rouse him?
Jeremiah 23:5-6
“Behold (listen closely), the days are coming,” says the Lord,
“When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch;
And He will reign as King and act wisely
And will do [those things that accomplish] justice and righteousness in the land.
Romans 1:3
[the good news] regarding His Son, who, as to the flesh [His human nature], was born a descendant of David [to fulfill the covenant promises],
Numbers 24:9
“He bowed down [to rest], he lies down as a lion;
And as a lioness, who dares to rouse him?
Blessed [of God] is he who blesses you,
And cursed [of God] is he who curses you.”
Jeremiah 31:16
Thus says the Lord,
And your eyes from tears,
For your work will be rewarded,” says the Lord;
“And your children will return from the enemy’s land.
Luke 7:13
When the Lord saw her, He felt [great] compassion for her, and said to her,
Luke 8:52
Now they were all weeping loudly and mourning for her; but He said,
Luke 23:28
But Jesus, turning toward them, said,
John 20:13
And they said to her, “Woman, why are you crying?” She told them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.”
Revelation 1:1
This is the
Revelation 4:4
Twenty-four [other] thrones surrounded the throne; and seated on these thrones were
Revelation 4:10
the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever; and they throw down their crowns before the throne, saying,
Revelation 6:1
Then I saw as the Lamb (Christ) broke one of the seven
Revelation 7:13
Then one of the elders responded, saying to me, “These who are dressed in the long white robes—who are they, and from where did they come?”