Apocalypse Explained #341
341. Verse 13. And every created thing that is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and those that are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Unto Him that sitteth upon the throne and unto the Lamb, be the blessing and the honor and the glory and the might unto the ages of the ages.
13. "And every created thing that is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and those that are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying" signifies the acknowledgment and consequent glorification of the Lord by the angels that are in the lowest parts of heaven n. 342; "Unto Him that sitteth upon the throne and unto the Lamb" signifies the Lord in respect to Divine good and Divine truth n. 343; "blessing" signifies acknowledgment, glorification, and thanksgiving that all good and truth, and thence heaven and eternal happiness, are for those who receive (n. 344); "and the honor and the glory," signifies that to Him alone belongs every Divine good and Divine truth, and therefore, every good of love and truth of faith, from which is all the wisdom and intelligence that angels and men have (n. 345); "and the might unto the ages of the ages," signifies that to Him belongs omnipotence to eternity (n. 346).
Psalms 96
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Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth.
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Sing to Yahweh! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
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Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
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For great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised! He is to be feared above all gods.
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For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but Yahweh made the heavens.
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Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
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Ascribe to Yahweh, you families of nations, ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength.
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Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due to his name. Bring an offering, and come into his courts.
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Worship Yahweh in holy array. Tremble before him, all the earth.
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Say among the nations, "Yahweh reigns." The world is also established. It can't be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.
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Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let the sea roar, and its fullness!
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Let the field and all that is in it exult! Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy
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before Yahweh; for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, the peoples with his truth.
