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Revelation 1:18
I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

Revelation 5:13,14
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power,be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever…

Revelation 19:4
And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.

Blessing.

Revelation 5:12,13
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing…

thanksgiving.

Nehemiah 12:8,46
Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah,and Mattaniah,which was over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren…

Psalm 50:14
Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:

Psalm 95:2
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength
This sevenfold doxology is a form of praise that attributes various aspects of divine perfection to God. Each term highlights a different attribute of God:
Blessing: Acknowledges God's generosity and the good He bestows upon creation.
Glory: Refers to God's majestic presence and the honor due to Him.
Wisdom: Recognizes God's perfect knowledge and understanding, often contrasted with human wisdom.
Thanks: Expresses gratitude for God's actions and character.
Honor: Denotes the respect and reverence owed to God.
Power: Acknowledges God's omnipotence and sovereign control over all things.
Strength: Emphasizes God's enduring might and ability to sustain creation.

The number seven in biblical literature often symbolizes completeness or perfection, suggesting the totality of God's attributes.

be to our God
This phrase personalizes the doxology, indicating a relationship between the worshippers and God. It reflects the covenant relationship God has with His people, as seen throughout the Old and New Testaments. The possessive "our" signifies a communal acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and attributes.

forever and ever!
This expression of eternity underscores the everlasting nature of God's reign and attributes. It is a common biblical phrase used to describe the eternal nature of God, contrasting the temporal nature of human life. This eternal perspective is a recurring theme in Revelation, emphasizing the ultimate victory and unchanging nature of God.

Amen.”
The repetition of "Amen" at the end of the verse serves as a bookend to the doxology, reinforcing the truth and certainty of the praise offered to God. It is a liturgical affirmation that what has been declared is trustworthy and true, inviting the reader or listener to join in the affirmation.

The heavenly multitude begins with an exclamation that means “So be it,” signaling wholehearted agreement with God’s purposes. •2 Corinthians 1:20 reminds us that “all the promises of God are ‘Yes’ in Christ; and so through Him the ‘Amen’ is spoken to the glory of God.” • InRevelation 1:18 Jesus is called “the Amen,” underscoring that God Himself guarantees what follows.

To bless God is to speak well of Him, acknowledging His goodness. •Psalm 103:1 urges, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name.” •Ephesians 1:3 models this posture: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us…” Our words echo back the goodness we continually receive.

Glory highlights God’s radiant splendor. •Revelation 4:11 praises the Creator: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory…” •Isaiah 6:3 declares, “The whole earth is full of His glory.” InRevelation 7 the redeemed mirror heaven’s unending recognition of that majesty.

God’s wisdom is perfect, unsearchable, and always right. •Romans 11:33 marvels, “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom… of God!” •1 Timothy 1:17 hails Him as “the only wise God.” The saints exalt the One whose plans have flawlessly brought them to salvation.

Gratitude flows naturally when we see God’s deliverance. •Colossians 3:17 urges that “whatever you do… do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God.” •Psalm 136:1 repeats, “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.” The multitude’s praise models continual thankfulness.

Honor reflects reverent esteem for who God is. •Revelation 5:13 proclaims, “To Him who sits on the throne… be honor…” •1 Timothy 1:17 again: “to the King eternal… honor for ever and ever.” Recognizing God’s worth calls for lives that esteem Him above all.

Power points to God’s absolute ability to act. •1 Chronicles 29:11 declares, “Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power…” •Ephesians 1:19 speaks of “the immeasurable greatness of His power toward us who believe.” Every victory over sin, death, and Satan rests on this divine power.

Strength emphasizes God’s sustaining might. •Isaiah 40:29 says, “He gives strength to the weary.” •Psalm 18:1: “I love You, O LORD, my strength.” The rescued multitude acknowledges that even their perseverance came from Him.

The sevenfold ascription climaxes in eternal perspective—these qualities belong to God without end. •Exodus 15:18 affirms, “The LORD shall reign forever and ever.” •Revelation 11:15 announces, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord… and He will reign forever and ever.” Praise is not momentary; it stretches into unending ages.

The doxology closes as it began, sealing the declaration. •Psalm 106:48 concludes similarly: “Let all the people say, ‘Amen!’” What God has done, God will continue to do, and His people joyfully affirm it.

Revelation 7:12 is a rousing anthem from the redeemed, responding to God’s salvation with a seven-fold chorus of blessing, glory, wisdom, thanks, honor, power, and strength. Bookended by “Amen,” it testifies that every attribute celebrated is eternally true and irrevocably His. The verse invites believers today to join in that praise, anchoring worship not in passing emotion but in the unchanging character of God who reigns forever and ever.