Revelation 4:6
“And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.”
Revelation 4:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And in the sight of the throne was, as it were, a sea of glass like to crystal; and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four living creatures, full of eyes before and behind.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and before the throne, as it were a sea of glass like a crystal; and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, four living creatures full of eyes before and behind.
- DARBYDarby
- and before the throne, as a glass sea, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, four living creatures, full of eyes, before and behind;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Before the throne was something like a sea of glass, similar to crystal. In the midst of the throne, and around the throne were four living creatures full of eyes before and behind.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and before the throne is a sea of glass like to crystal, and in the midst of the throne, and round the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes before and behind;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Before the throne was a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the center and around the throne were four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind.
Context: Revelation 4
4And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.
5And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
6And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
7And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
8And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
About Revelation 4: Letters to the Church of Pergamum
This chapter contains a letter from Christ to the church of Pergamum, rebuking them for tolerating false teachings and encouraging them to repent.
Commentary
Revelation 4 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the glory of God and His sovereignty over all of creation. It begins with John being invited to come up to Heaven and see the throne of God. This is a powerful image of God's majesty and power, and it serves as a reminder that He is in control of all things.