Revelation 5:9

KJV

And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

— Revelation 5:9, King James Version
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Revelation 5:9, King James Version.

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Study Note

The 'new song' before the Lamb who was slain celebrates redemption drawn from 'every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation' — the fourfold formula for universal human diversity that recurs throughout Revelation (7:9; 13:7; 14:6). The Lamb's worthiness to open the scroll rests entirely on his death ('thou wast slain') and ransoming work, not on inherent divine prerogative alone — a startling christological affirmation that power flows through sacrificial love. The scene has shaped Christian worship profoundly: Handel's Worthy Is the Lamb, countless hymns, and liturgical texts build on this heavenly template.

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ASV

And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,

YLT

and they sing a new song, saying, `Worthy art thou to take the scroll, and to open the seals of it, because thou wast slain, and didst redeem us to God in thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,

BBE

And their voices are sounding in a new song, saying, It is right for you to take the book and to make it open: for you were put to death and have made an offering to God of your blood for men of every tribe, and language, and people, and nation,

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