Revelation 7:10

And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

Revelation 7:10 (KJV)

Context

In this vision, the apostle John sees a great multitude standing before the throne of God and the Lamb. This innumerable crowd comes from every nation, tribe, people, and language, clothed in white robes and holding palm branches as signs of celebration (Rev 7:9). Their cry in Revelation 7:10 comes immediately after the sealing of the 144,000 servants of God from the twelve tribes of Israel, marking a transition to a scene of heavenly worship and deliverance.

Meaning

The multitude cries with a loud voice, declaring that salvation belongs to God who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb. This ascription affirms that salvation originates from God and is accomplished through His grace. The addition of “and unto the Lamb” places Jesus Christ on equal footing in this praise, affirming His divine role in redemption. The loud voice signifies the intensity and unanimity of their worship, as the redeemed acknowledge that their deliverance comes entirely from God and the Lamb, not from their own works.

Biblical connections

The title “Lamb” points to Jesus Christ and His sacrificial death on the cross, through which salvation was accomplished. The ascription of salvation to both God the Father and the Lamb underscores their unity in the work of redemption. This theme runs throughout Revelation, where the Lamb who was slain is declared worthy of praise and honor. The scene contrasts the tribulation from which the saints have come with the eternal security and joy of their heavenly state, fulfilling the pattern of deliverance seen throughout Scripture.

Application

This passage reveals that God’s salvation extends to every corner of the earth, gathering people from all nations into His kingdom. The unity and diversity of the worshippers demonstrate the universal scope of redemption. The verse serves as a model for Christian worship, acknowledging that all deliverance, both temporal and eternal, comes from God through Christ. The worship is directed to God who sits on the throne, a symbol of His sovereign rule, and to the Lamb, whose sacrificial death made salvation possible.