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.”
Revelation 7:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne, shall rule them, and shall lead them to the fountains of the waters of life, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- 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.
- DARBYDarby
- because the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall shepherd them, and shall lead them to fountains of waters of life, and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne shepherds them, and leads them to springs of waters of life. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- because the Lamb that is 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.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. ###
Context: Revelation 7
15Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
16They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
17For 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.
About Revelation 7: The 144,000 and the Great Multitude
This chapter describes the sealing of the 144,000 and the great multitude who are redeemed. The chapter emphasizes the protection and salvation of God's people.
Commentary
Revelation 7 is a chapter of great hope and comfort for the people of God. It begins with a vision of four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the winds of destruction until the servants of God are sealed. This is a powerful image of God's protection and care for His people.