En ik zag, en ik hoorde een stem veler engelen rondom den troon, en de dieren, en de ouderlingen; en hun getal was tien duizendmaal tien duizenden, en duizendmaal duizenden;
Wat betekent dit?
John sees and hears a vast number of angels around God's throne praising Him. The exact number is beyond counting, showing the immense glory of God's presence.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine if you had so many friends at your birthday party that you couldn't even count them all! That’s how many angels John saw worshipping God in heaven.
Historische achtergrond
The Book of Revelation was written by John, one of Jesus' disciples, around the end of the first century. It was meant for early Christians facing persecution to encourage faith and endurance through visions of future glory.
Toepassing voor vandaag
In a noisy world filled with distractions, this verse reminds us that God is worthy of all our praise and worship, no matter how many voices there are or what they say.