Revelation 15:3
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
Revelation 15:3 in other translations
| BSB | and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! |
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| WEB | They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God, the Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, you King of the nations. |
| ASV | And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty; righteous and true are thy ways, thou King of the ages. |
| YLT | and they sing the song of Moses, servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, ‘Great and wonderful are Thy works, O Lord God, the Almighty, righteous and true are Thy ways, O King of saints, |
| DARBY | And they sing the song of Moses bondman of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and wonderful are thy works, Lord God Almighty; righteous and true are thy ways, O King of nations. |
| BBE | And they give the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and full of wonder are your works, O Lord God, Ruler of all; true and full of righteousness are your ways, eternal King. |
| Webster | And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. |
What does Revelation 15:3 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
And the song of the Lamb. The hymn which is sung in honour of the Lamb, as their great deliverer. Compare Barnes on "Re 5:9", seq.
Saying, Great and marvellous are thy works. Rev 15:1. The meaning is, that great power was evinced in redeeming them; and that the interposition of the Divine goodness in doing it was marvellous, or was such as to excite wonder and admiration.
Lord God Almighty. This would seem to mean the same thing as the expression so common in the Old Testament, "Jehovah, God of hosts." The union of these appellations gives solemnity and impressiveness to the ascription of praise, for it brings into view the fact that he whose praise is celebrated is Lord--the JEHOVAH--the uncreated and eternal One; that he is God--the creator, upholder, and sovereign of all things; and that he is Almighty--having all power in all worlds. All these names and attributes are suggested when we think of redemption; for all the perfections of a glorious God are suggested in the redemption of the soul from death. It is the Lord--the Ruler of all worlds; it is God-- the Maker of the race, and the Father of the race, who performs the work of redemption; and it is a work which could be accomplished only by one who is Almighty. Just and true. The attributes of justice and truth are brought prominently into view also in the redemption of man. The fact that God is just, and that in all this work he has been careful to maintain his justice, (Rom 3:26;) and the fact that he is true to himself, true to the creation, true to the fulfilment of all his promises, are prominent in this work, and it is proper that these attributes should be celebrated in the songs of praise in heaven.
Are thy ways. Thy ways or dealings with us, and with the enemies of the church. That is, all the acts or "ways" of God in the redemption of his people had been characterized by justice and truth.
Thou King of saints. King of those who are holy; of all who are redeemed and sanctified. The more approved reading here, however, is King of nations--οβασιλευςτωνεθνων--instead of King of saints--τωναγιων. So it is read in the critical editions of Griesbach, Tittmann, and Hahn. The sense is not materially affected by the difference in the reading.
(e) "Moses" Ex 16:1-19, De 32:1-43 (f) "Lamb" Rev 14:3 (g) "Thy ways" Rev 14:3 (1) "saints" "nations" or "ages"
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Revelation 15:1-4
Seven angels appeared in heaven; prepared to finish the destruction of antichrist. As the measure of Babylon's sins was filled up, it finds the full measure of Divine wrath. While believers stand in this world, in times of trouble, as upon a sea of glass mingled with fire, they may look forward to their final deliverance, while new mercies call forth new hymns of praise. The more we know of God's wonderful works…
Revelation 15:3 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Revelation 15:3
- Psalms 111:2
The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
- Exodus 15:1-18
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him. The Lord is a man of war: the Lord is his name. Pharaoh’s chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea. …
- Psalms 139:14
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
- Revelation 5:9-13
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 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. …
- Psalms 145:17
The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
- Hosea 14:9
Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.
- Hebrews 3:5
And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
- Isaiah 33:22
For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us.
- Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
- Psalms 100:5
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
- John 1:17
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
- Genesis 17:1
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ex 15:1-18; De 31:30; 32:1-43
the servant.
De 34:5; 1Ch 6:49; 2Ch 24:6; Ne 9:14; Da 6:20; 9:11; Joh 1:17
Heb 3:5
and the song.
5:9-13; 7:10,11; 14:3,8
Great.
Ex 15:11; Job 5:9; De 32:4; Ps 78:12; 105:5; 111:2; 118:22,23; 139:14
Ps 145:6; Da 4:2,3
Lord God Almighty.
4:8; 11:17; Ge 17:1
just.
16:5-7; 19:2; De 32:4; Ps 85:10,11; 99:4; 100:5; 145:17; Isa 45:21
Ho 14:9; Mic 7:20; Zep 3:5
thou.
Isa 9:6,7; 32:1,2; 33:22; Zec 9:9
saints. or, nations. or, ages.
17:14; 19:16
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Context
- Revelation 15:2
And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
- Revelation 15:3
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
- Revelation 15:4
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
Revelation 15:3 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y cantan el cántico de Moisés siervo de Dios, y el cántico del Cordero, diciendo: Grandes y maravillosas son tus obras, Señor Dios Todopoderoso; justos y verdaderos son tus caminos, Rey de los santos. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et ils chantent le cantique de Moïse, esclave de Dieu, et le cantique de l’Agneau, disant: Grandes et merveilleuses sont tes œuvres, ✶Seigneur, Dieu, Tout-puissant! Justes et véritables sont tes voies, ô Roi des nations! |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und sie singen das Lied Moses, des Knechtes Gottes, und das Lied des Lammes und sagen: Groß und wunderbar sind deine Werke, Herr, Gott, Allmächtiger! gerecht und wahrhaftig deine Wege, o König der Nationen! |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | et cantantes canticum Moysi servi Dei, et canticum Agni, dicentes: Magna et mirabilia sunt opera tua, Domine Deus omnipotens: justæ et veræ sunt viæ tuæ, Rex sæculorum. |