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Revelation 5:8
New International Version
Revelation 5:8
New International Version
8 And when he had taken it, the four living creatures(A) and the twenty-four elders(B) fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp(C) and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers(D) of God’s people.
Revelation 5:8
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Revelation 5:8
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
8 And when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders [[a]of the heavenly Sanhedrin] prostrated themselves before the Lamb. Each was holding a harp (lute or guitar), and they had golden bowls full of incense (fragrant spices and gums for burning), which are the prayers of God’s people (the saints).
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- Revelation 5:8 George R. Berry, Greek-English New Testament Lexicon.
Revelation 5:8
Names of God Bible
Revelation 5:8
Names of God Bible
8 When the lamb had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the 24 leaders bowed in front of him. Each held a harp and a gold bowl full of incense, the prayers of God’s holy people.
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Revelation 5:8
Contemporary English Version
Revelation 5:8
Contemporary English Version
8 (A) After he had taken it, the four living creatures and the 24 elders knelt down before him. Each of them had a harp and a gold bowl full of incense,[a] which are the prayers of God's people.
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- 5.8 incense: A material that produces a sweet smell when burned. Sometimes it is a symbol for the prayers of God's people.
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