Revelation 7:17
For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Study Note
Study Note
The vision of the glorified multitude concludes with God himself wiping every tear from their eyes — and the Lamb shepherding them to 'living fountains of waters.' The shepherd-king image fuses Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34, Isaiah 25:8, and the Gospel of John's Good Shepherd into a single eschatological tableau. The phrase 'God shall wipe away all tears' is repeated in Revelation 21:4, framing the final two visions and indicating that personal consolation — not merely political triumph — is at the heart of John's eschatological hope. The 'living fountains of waters' echo Jesus's promise of living water in John 4:14 and 7:38, suggesting continuity between present grace and ultimate fulfillment.
Other Translations
for the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne shall be their shepherd, and shall guide them unto fountains of waters of life: and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.
because the Lamb that <FI>is<Fi> in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, and wipe away shall God every tear from their eyes.'
For the Lamb who is on the high seat will be their keeper and their guide to fountains of living water: and God will make glad their eyes for ever.
Cross References
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