Commentary

Revelation 5

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

The notes that made the Scofield Bible famous. They read Scripture through dispensationalism, a framework many Christians do not share: read with discernment.

Verses 2–5

angel

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4")

Verse 6

beasts

living creatures. (See Scofield "Ezekiel 1:5").

Verse 7

came

Cf. Daniel 7:13,14. The two visions are identical; the Revelation adding that which was hidden from Daniel, that the kings and priests of the church-age are to be associated with the "Son of Man," the "Lamb as it had been slain," in His reign "on the earth" Revelation 2:9,10.

Verse 8

beasts

living creatures. (See Scofield "Ezekiel 1:5").

Verses 9–10

redeemed

(See Scofield "Romans 3:24").

Verses 11–13

beasts

living creatures. (See Scofield "Ezekiel 1:5").

Verse 14

beasts

living creatures. (See Scofield "Ezekiel 1:5").

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.