Rev 4:9-11 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 4:9-11: 4:9-11 The antiphonal chorus of twenty-four elders provides divine perspective on creation. • The one sitting on the throne is typical Jewish indirection to avoid speaking God’s name.

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‏ Revelation of John 4:9-11

Summary for Rev 4:9-11: 4:9-11 ^a The antiphonal chorus of twenty-four elders provides divine perspective on creation.

• The one sitting on the throne is typical Jewish indirection to avoid speaking God’s name.
4:11 ^b You are worthy: This phrase is never used of God in the Old Testament but was frequently used in Rome during emperor worship. As emphasized here, only God deserves worship.

• you created all things: Many in the ancient world believed that the gods were too busy to be concerned with humans. But God is Almighty in more than a philosophical sense; he is involved as Creator and Lord. In Revelation, creation affirms that God is in sovereign control of the world (see 3:14 ^c; 10:6 ^d; 14:7 ^e; 21:1 ^f).

• they exist because you created what you pleased: God had a purpose for everything that he created.