Revelation 15

The Song of Moses and of the Lamb

1Then I witnessed another great and astonishing sign in heaven: seven angels bringing the last seven plagues, for with them the wrath # 15:1 Or “strong passion.” See also Mic. 7:18. of God is finished.

2Then I saw what looked like a vast sea of glass blended with fiery flames. Standing beside the sea were those who continually conquer the wild beast, his image and the number of his name. # 15:2 All those who are one day victorious over the “beast” will learn to sing this eternal song of thanksgiving and praise. The “beast” is our self-life (Ps. 73:22). We are called to overcome this beast through the life of Jesus within us. As we overcome by the power of the cross and borrow the life of Christ for ourselves, we qualify as overcomers who sing the sacred song of Moses. All that is of the beast must be laid aside as we take up the Christ nature and live in his strength. He can change each of us from a beast to a lamb (Isa. 11:6–10; Phil. 3:21; Rev. 12:11). 3They each held the harps of God and they were singing the song of Moses, God’s servant, and the song of the Lamb: # 15:3 The song of Moses was sung in a victory celebration of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt (Ex. 15); the song of the Lamb is sung in a victory celebration of believers who conquered the beast (the nature of man).

“Mighty and marvelous are your miracles,

Lord Yahweh, God Almighty! # 15:3 As translated from the Aramaic.

Righteous and true are your ways,

O Sovereign King of the ages! # 15:3 Some manuscripts have “King of the nations.” The Aramaic can be translated “King of the universe.”

4Who will not reverence you with awe, O Lord,

and bring glory to your name?

For you alone are holy,

and all nations will come

and bow in worship before you,

as your blessings have revealed.” # 15:4 As translated from the Aramaic. The Greek is “for your righteous works [judgments] are revealed.”

Seven Angels

5After these things I looked, and behold, the inner sanctuary of the heavenly “tabernacle of testimony” # 15:5 Or “tent of witness.” This phrase is found 130 times from Exodus through Deuteronomy and refers to the innermost place of the tabernacle (holy of holies) where God’s testimony (the Ten Commandments) was kept inside the ark of glory. was opened before my eyes. 6The seven angels with the seven last plagues came out of the sanctuary in glistening robes of bright linen and golden sashes around their chests. # 15:6 Or “across their chests.” Just as we will be clothed in the garments of our High Priest, these seven messengers are robed in pure garments and free from corruption.

7Then one of the four living creatures gave each of the seven angels a golden bowl full of the wrath # 15:7 Both the Greek and the Aramaic can be translated “the strong passion of God.” of God, who lives forever and ever. 8The sanctuary was filled with the thick cloud of smoke # 15:8 The Aramaic can be translated “incense.” billowing out from the glory and power of God—and no one could even enter the sanctuary # 15:8 See Ex. 40:34–35; 1 Kings 8:10–11. The Aramaic can be translated “no one was able to depart the sanctuary.” until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.

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Revelation 15

Seven Angels With Seven Plagues

1I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God’s wrath is completed. 2And I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and its image and over the number of its name. They held harps given them by God 3and sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb:

“Great and marvelous are your deeds,

Lord God Almighty.

Just and true are your ways,

King of the nations.#15:3 Some manuscripts ages

4Who will not fear you, Lord,

and bring glory to your name?

For you alone are holy.

All nations will come

and worship before you,

for your righteous acts have been revealed.”#15:3,4 Phrases in this song are drawn from Psalm 111:2,3; Deut. 32:4; Jer. 10:7; Psalms 86:9; 98:2.

5After this I looked, and I saw in heaven the temple—that is, the tabernacle of the covenant law—and it was opened. 6Out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues. They were dressed in clean, shining linen and wore golden sashes around their chests. 7Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls filled with the wrath of God, who lives for ever and ever. 8And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.

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