Revelation 7:10
And cryed with a loude voice, saying, Saluation to our God, which sitteth vpon the Throne, and vnto the Lambe. Revelation 7:10 (KJV)
The book of Revelation is a highly symbolic and prophetic work, filled with visions and messages given to the apostle John while he was exiled on the island of Patmos. In this passage John sees a great multitude of people standing before the throne of God and the Lamb, praising and worshiping them.
The Great Multitude: Prior to this verse John describes the sealing of 144,000 servants of God from the twelve tribes of Israel. He then sees a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language standing before the throne and the Lamb. This great multitude is so numerous that no one can count them (Rev 7:9). They are clothed in white robes, symbolising victory and triumph, and they hold palm branches as signs of celebration.
Crying with a Loud Voice: The original quotation adds “And cried with a loud voice,” which is not present in the KJV text of Revelation 7:12. The verse, however, as quoted in the study reads, “Saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.” The loud cry emphasizes the intensity and unity of their worship.
Salvation to our God: The cry of the multitude acknowledges that salvation belongs to God. It recognises that God is the source of salvation and the One who grants it to humanity through His grace. The salvation they proclaim is not only personal deliverance but also a declaration of the redemptive work of God throughout history.
The Lamb: The multitude’s cry also includes praise and honour to the Lamb, referring to Jesus Christ, often called the Lamb of God in the New Testament. The title “Lamb” highlights His sacrificial role in providing salvation through His death on the cross. The crowd recognises Jesus’ role in their salvation and offers worship and adoration to Him.
Worship and Unity: This passage highlights the unity and diversity of the redeemed. People from all nations, tribes, peoples, and languages stand together in worship before God and the Lamb. It reveals that God’s salvation is not limited to a particular group but extends to every corner of the earth. The worship of the multitude demonstrates the ultimate fulfilment of God’s plan to gather His people from all nations into His kingdom, proclaiming loudly, “Salvation to our God and to the Lamb.”
