HEARD: Revelation includes visions and sounds, so John records what he sees and hears. While the act of John "seeing" occurs 31 times, John also records that he "heard" 28 times. This balance indicates that the revelation of God's mysteries is both visual and auditory. The emphasis on "heard" shows John engulfed in a crescendo of voices. This chorus includes angels with voices unified in purpose, proclaiming the Lamb's worthiness, a testament to His unparalleled majesty. ANGELS: The content of the chorus changes because the group includes angels surrounding the throne and singing this song of praise for the Lamb. The earlier chorus sung by the redeemed in verse 9 does not mention redemption because the angels need no redemption and experience none. 1 Peter 1:12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. According to First Peter, angels desire to look into human salvation, which lies beyond their purview. These celestial beings have never strayed and do not need saving, so they don't sing of personal redemption like the redeemed. While majestic and full of awe, their song lacks the intimate testimony of having been bought by the blood of the Lamb. The difference in the two songs underscores the unique and profound relationship the redeemed have with the Lamb—a relationship born out of grace, sacrifice, and unmatched love. TEN THOUSAND TIMES TEN THOUSAND, AND THOUSAND OF THOUSANDS: While Revelation often employs specific numbers, it re
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