Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. New Living Translation Twenty-four thrones surrounded him, and twenty-four elders sat on them. They were all clothed in white and had gold crowns on their heads. English Standard Version Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, clothed in white garments, with golden crowns on their heads. Berean Standard Bible Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads. Berean Literal Bible And around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and sitting on the thrones twenty-four elders, having been clothed in white garments; and on their heads, golden crowns. King James Bible And 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. New King James Version Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads. New American Standard Bible Around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads. NASB 1995 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads. NASB 1977 And around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads. Legacy Standard Bible Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and upon those thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads. Amplified Bible Twenty-four [other] thrones surrounded the throne; and seated on these thrones were twenty-four elders dressed in white clothing, with crowns of gold on their heads. Christian Standard Bible Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white clothes, with golden crowns on their heads. Holman Christian Standard Bible Around that throne were 24 thrones, and on the thrones sat 24 elders dressed in white clothes, with gold crowns on their heads. American Standard Version And round about the throne were four and twenty thrones: and upon the thrones I saw four and twenty elders sitting, arrayed in white garments; and on their heads crowns of gold. Contemporary English Version Twenty-four other thrones were in a circle around that throne. And on each of these thrones there was an elder dressed in white clothes and wearing a gold crown. English Revised Version And round about the throne were four and twenty thrones: and upon the thrones I saw four and twenty elders sitting, arrayed in white garments; and on their heads crowns of gold. GOD'S WORD® Translation Around that throne were 24 other thrones, and on these thrones sat 24 leaders wearing white clothes. They had gold crowns on their heads. Good News Translation In a circle around the throne were twenty-four other thrones, on which were seated twenty-four elders dressed in white and wearing crowns of gold. International Standard Version Around the throne were 24 other thrones, and on these thrones sat 24 elders wearing white robes and gold victor's crowns on their heads. Majority Standard Bible Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads. NET Bible In a circle around the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on those thrones were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white clothing and had golden crowns on their heads. New Heart English Bible Around the throne were twenty-four thrones. On the thrones were twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in white garments, with crowns of gold on their heads. Webster's Bible Translation And around 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. Weymouth New Testament Surrounding the throne there were also twenty-four other thrones, on which sat twenty-four Elders clothed in white robes, with victors' wreaths of gold upon their heads. World English Bible Around the throne were twenty-four thrones. On the thrones were twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in white garments, with crowns of gold on their heads. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd around the throne [are] twenty-four thrones, and sitting on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders, having been clothed in white garments, and on their heads golden garlands; Berean Literal Bible And around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and sitting on the thrones twenty-four elders, having been clothed in white garments; and on their heads, golden crowns. Young's Literal Translation And around the throne are thrones twenty and four, and upon the thrones I saw the twenty and four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and they had upon their heads crowns of gold; Smith's Literal Translation And round about the throne twenty-four thrones; and sitting upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders, surrounded with white garments; and they had golden crowns upon their heads. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd round about the throne were four and twenty seats; and upon the seats, four and twenty ancients sitting, clothed in white garments, and on their heads were crowns of gold. Catholic Public Domain Version And surrounding the throne were twenty-four smaller thrones. And upon the thrones, twenty-four elders were sitting, clothed entirely in white vestments, and on their heads were gold crowns. New American Bible Surrounding the throne I saw twenty-four other thrones on which twenty-four elders sat, dressed in white garments and with gold crowns on their heads. New Revised Standard Version Around the throne are twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones are twenty-four elders, dressed in white robes, with golden crowns on their heads. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleRound about the throne were four and twenty seats; and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And around the throne, 24 thrones, and upon those thrones, 24 Elders who sat wearing white garments and crowns of gold upon their heads. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd round about the throne were twenty-four thrones; and on the thrones there sat twenty-four elders, clothed in white raiment; and on their heads were crowns of gold. Godbey New Testament And around about the throne were twenty-four thrones: and on the thrones twenty-four elders are sitting, clothed in white garments; and upon their heads golden crowns. Haweis New Testament And around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon these thrones I saw twenty-four presbyters seated, clothed in white robes; and they had on their heads golden crowns. Mace New Testament round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty Elders sitting, cloathed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. Weymouth New Testament Surrounding the throne there were also twenty-four other thrones, on which sat twenty-four Elders clothed in white robes, with victors' wreaths of gold upon their heads. Worrell New Testament and around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones twenty-four elders sitting, arrayed in white garments, and on their heads crowns of gold. Worsley New Testament And around the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw twenty four elders sitting, clothed in white garments; and they had upon their heads crowns of gold. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Throne in Heaven…3The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne. 4 Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads. 5From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven Spirits of God.… Cross References Daniel 7:9 As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. Matthew 19:28 Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Revelation 11:16 And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, Revelation 5:8-10 When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. / And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. / You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” Revelation 19:4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!” 1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Isaiah 24:23 The moon will be confounded and the sun will be ashamed; for the LORD of Hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before His elders with great glory. 1 Chronicles 24:4-5 Since more leaders were found among Eleazar’s descendants than those of Ithamar, they were divided accordingly. There were sixteen heads of families from the descendants of Eleazar and eight from the descendants of Ithamar. / Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. Revelation 3:21 To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. Revelation 20:4 Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. 2 Timothy 2:12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; Exodus 28:4 These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests. Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Zechariah 6:11-13 Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak. / And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’ Treasury of Scripture And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and on the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. were four. Revelation 11:16 And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, Revelation 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. Matthew 19:28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. four and twenty. Revelation 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Revelation 5:8,14 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints… Revelation 7:11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, clothed. Revelation 3:4,5 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy… Revelation 6:11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. Revelation 7:9,13,14 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; … crowns. Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Revelation 9:7 And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men. Esther 8:15 And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. Jump to Previous Arrayed Clad Clothed Crowns Dressed Elders Four Garments Gold Golden Heads High Raiment Robes Round Rulers Sat Seat Seated Seats Sitting Surrounding Throne Thrones Twenty Twenty-Four Victors White WreathsJump to Next Arrayed Clad Clothed Crowns Dressed Elders Four Garments Gold Golden Heads High Raiment Robes Round Rulers Sat Seat Seated Seats Sitting Surrounding Throne Thrones Twenty Twenty-Four Victors White WreathsRevelation 4 1. John sees the throne of God in heaven.4. The twenty-four elders. 6. The four beasts full of eyes before and behind. 10. The elders lay down their crowns, and worship him who sat on the throne. Surrounding the throne The imagery of a throne is central to the vision of divine authority and sovereignty. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a throne symbolizes the seat of power and judgment. The Greek word used here, "κύκλῳ" (kyklō), suggests a complete encirclement, indicating that these thrones are not just nearby but form a protective and honoring circle around the central throne of God. This arrangement emphasizes the divine order and the reverence due to the One who sits on the central throne. twenty-four other thrones seated on them were twenty-four elders They were dressed in white crowns of gold on their heads (1) that the twenty-four elders represent the great and minor prophets (St. Hippolytus); (2) higher angels - the celestial priesthood, as denoted by their white garments and the number twenty-four, the number of courses of the Levitical priesthood (Reuss); (3) simply angels (Hoffmann); . . . Greek Surroundingκυκλόθεν (kyklothen) Preposition Strong's 2943: In a circle round, round about. Adverb from the same as kukloi; from the circle, i.e. All around. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. throne θρόνου (thronou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2362: From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. [were] twenty-four εἴκοσι (eikosi) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1501: Twenty. Of uncertain affinity; a score. other thrones, θρόνους (thronous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 2362: From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. these τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. thrones θρόνους (thronous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 2362: From thrao; a stately seat; by implication, power or a potentate. sat καθημένους (kathēmenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 2521: To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. twenty-four εἴκοσι (eikosi) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1501: Twenty. Of uncertain affinity; a score. elders πρεσβυτέρους (presbyterous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. dressed περιβεβλημένους (peribeblēmenous) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4016: From peri and ballo; to throw all around, i.e. Invest. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. white, λευκοῖς (leukois) Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3022: White, bright, brilliant. From luke; white. [with] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. golden χρυσοῦς (chrysous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 5552: Golden, made of gold, adorned with gold. From chrusos; made of gold. crowns στεφάνους (stephanous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4735: A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. heads. κεφαλὰς (kephalas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 2776: From the primary kapto; the head, literally or figuratively. Links Revelation 4:4 NIVRevelation 4:4 NLT Revelation 4:4 ESV Revelation 4:4 NASB Revelation 4:4 KJV Revelation 4:4 BibleApps.com Revelation 4:4 Biblia Paralela Revelation 4:4 Chinese Bible Revelation 4:4 French Bible Revelation 4:4 Catholic Bible NT Prophecy: Revelation 4:4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones (Rev. 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