What is the meaning of Revelation 5:8?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles and Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Strong's King James

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The F.O.G *

(8) When taking the scroll, the four living creatures and the 24 elders fell down facing The Lamb, each one holding a harp and gold bowls full of incense-offerings which are the prayers of the holy ones.

The F.O.G Message *

[8] When He took the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell prostrate before the Lamb. Each held a harp and golden bowls full of incense - the accumulated prayers of God's people throughout history.

Young's Literal Translation

And when he took the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell before the Lamb, having each one harps and golden vials full of perfumes, which are the prayers of the saints,

Revelation 5:8

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

Jean Paul Joseph

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