Revelation 4:10, Revelation 4:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:10

The four and twenty elders fall down before him ... - The representatives of the redeemed church in heaven (see the notes at Revelation 4:4) also unite in the praise. The meaning, if the explanation of the symbol be correct, is, that the church universal unites in praise to God for all that characterizes his administration. In the connection in which this stands here, the sense would be, that as often as there is any new manifestation of the principles of the divine government, the church... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 4:9-11

Revelation 4:9-11. And when those living creatures give glory, &c., the elders fall down That is, as often as the living creatures begin their song of adoration and praise, the elders immediately fall down. The expression implies that they did so at the same instant, and that they both did this frequently. The living creatures do not say directly, Holy, holy, holy art thou; but only bend a little, out of deep reverence, and say, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord. But the elders, when... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 4:1-11

4:1-5:14 A VISION OF HEAVENVision of the throne (4:1-11)Jesus has shown John the present state of the churches as he sees them. He now shows him, again from the divine viewpoint, certain things that are going to happen as God works out his purposes in the world. By means of a vision of heaven, John begins to have some understanding of how God sees the world’s affairs. He is given a glimpse of the place where God, the possessor of absolute authority, reigns majestically in indescribable glory... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 4:10

fall = shall fall. worship = shall worship. cast = shall cast. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 4:10

Revelation 4:10. Fall down,—and cast their crowns before the throne,— By both actions testifying their high reverence, and paying their duty to the King of kings. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 4:10

10. fall—immediately. Greek, "shall fall down": implying that this ascription of praise shall be repeated onward to eternity. So also, "shall worship . . . shall cast their crowns," namely, in acknowledgment that all the merit of their crowns (not kingly diadems, but the crowns of conquerors) is due to Him. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 4:9-11

The worship of God 4:9-11 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 4:10

The 24 elders likewise fall down before Him out of reverence. When the crowned elders prostrate themselves before God and cast their crowns at His feet, these rulers humbly acknowledge His sovereignty and His right to receive worship. Casting their crowns at His feet symbolizes the willing subjection of their power to His superior authority.When a victorious athlete returned home from the games and participated in a final celebration, he would ceremoniously offer the wreath or crown that he had... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 4:10

4:10 homage (f-15) See Note h, ch. 3.9. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 4:1-11

The Glory of GodThe Church has been encouraged in the midst of her tribulation and temptation by the vision of the presence and support of Christ. Now (Revelation 4, 5) a further series of visions begins, in which are shown, under figures, the forces by which the life of the Church is affected, or, in other words, those who are for her and those who are against her. She is shown God and the Lamb, and she is shown the devil, the beast, the false prophet, and the apostate city. Then she is shown... read more

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