revelation 4:11 thou art worthy o lord to receive glory and honour and power for thou hast created all things and for thy pleasure they are and were created

Revelation 4:11

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— “Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.”
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Worthy art thou, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honour and the power: for thou didst create all things, and because of thy will they were, and were created.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Worthy art thou, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power: for thou didst create all things, and because of thy will they were, and were created.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor, and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Thou art worthy, O our Lord and [our] God, to receive glory and honour and power; for *thou* hast created all things, and for thy will they were, and they have been created.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Worthy, art thou, O Lord, and our God, to receive the glory, and the honour, and the power: because thou didst create all things, and, by reason of thy will, they were, and were created.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— 'Worthy art Thou, O Lord, to receive the glory, and the honour, and the power, because Thou—Thou didst create the all things, and because of Thy will are they, and they were created.'
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Thou art worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honour and power. Because thou hast created all things: and for thy will they were and have been created.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Thou art worthie, O Lorde, to receiue glorie and honour, and power: for thou hast created all thinges, and for thy willes sake they are, and haue bene created.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receiue glorie, and honour, and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are, and were created.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Thou art worthy, O our Holy Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for thou hast created all things, and by thee they are, and by thy will they are and were created.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Worthy art thou, O Lord, And our God the Holy One, To receive glory and honour and power; For thou hast created all, And by thy hand they are, And through thy will they were and are created.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— Worthy art thou, O Lord our God, the Holy, to receive glory and honor and power; for thou hast created all things, and by thee they exist; and because of thy pleasure they had being and were created.

Thou art 1488

{1488} Prime
εῖ
ei
{i}

Second parson singular present of G1510; thou art.

z5748

<5748> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 1612

worthy, 514

{0514} Prime
ἄξιος
axios
{ax'-ee-os}

Probably from G0071; deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise).

O Lord, 2962

{2962} Prime
κύριος
kurios
{koo'-ree-os}

From κῦρος [[kuros]] (supremacy); supreme in authority, that is, (as noun) controller; by implication Mr. (as a respectful title).

to receive 2983

{2983} Prime
λαμβάνω
lambano
{lam-ban'-o}

A prolonged form of a primary verb, which is used only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively [probably objective or active, to get hold of; whereas G1209 is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while G0138 is more violent, to seize or remove]).

z5629

<5629> Grammar

Tense - Second Aorist (See G5780)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Infinitive (See G5795)
Count - 454

glory 1391

{1391} Prime
δόξα
doxa
{dox'-ah}

From the base of G1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literally or figuratively, objectively or subjectively).

and 2532

{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}

Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.

honour 5092

{5092} Prime
τιμή
time
{tee-may'}

From G5099; a value, that is, money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself.

and 2532

{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}

power: 1411

{1411} Prime
δύναμις
dunamis
{doo'-nam-is}

From G1410; force (literally or figuratively); specifically miraculous power (usually by implication a miracle itself).

for 3754

{3754} Prime
ὅτι
hoti
{hot'-ee}

Neuter of G3748 as conjugation; demonstrative that (sometimes redundant); causatively because.

thou 4771

{4771} Prime
σύ
su
{soo}

The personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

hast created 2936

{2936} Prime
κτίζω
ktizo
{ktid'-zo}

Probably akin to G2932 (through the idea of the proprietorship of the manufacturer); to fabricate, that is, found (form originally).

z5656

<5656> Grammar

Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 2319

all things, 3956

{3956} Prime
πᾶς
pas
{pas}

Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

and 2532

{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}

for 1223

{1223} Prime
διά
dia
{dee-ah'}

A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal or occasional). In composition it retains the same general import.

thy 4675

{4675} Prime
σοῦ
sou
{soo}

Genitive case of G4771; of thee, thy.

pleasure 2307

{2307} Prime
θέλημα
thelema
{thel'-ay-mah}

From the prolonged form of G2309; a determination (properly the thing), that is, (actively) choice (specifically purpose, decree; abstractly volition) or (passively) inclination.

they are 1526

{1526} Prime
εἰσί
eisi
{i-see'}

Third person plural present indicative of G1510; they are.

z5748

<5748> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 1612

and 2532

{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}

were created. 2936

{2936} Prime
κτίζω
ktizo
{ktid'-zo}

Probably akin to G2932 (through the idea of the proprietorship of the manufacturer); to fabricate, that is, found (form originally).

z5681

<5681> Grammar

Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Passive (See G5786)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 602

See commentary on Revelation 4:9-11.

Revelation 4:11

_ _ O Lord — The two oldest manuscripts, A, B, Vulgate, and Syriac add, “and our God.” “Our” by virtue of creation, and especially redemption. One oldest manuscript, B, and Syriac insert “the Holy One.” But another, A, Vulgate, and Coptic omit this, as English Version does.

_ _ glory, etc. — “the glory ... the honor ... the power.”

_ _ thou — emphatic in the Greek: “It is THOU who didst create.”

_ _ all things — Greek, “the all things”: the universe.

_ _ for, etc. — Greek, “on account of”; “for the sake of Thy pleasure,” or “will.” English Version is good Greek. Though the context better suits, it was because of Thy will, that “they were” (so one oldest manuscript, A, Vulgate, Syriac, and Coptic read, instead of English Version “are”: another oldest manuscript, B, reads, “They were not, and were created,” were created out of nothing), that is, were existing, as contrasted with their previous non-existence. With God to will is to effect: to determine is to perform. So in Genesis 1:3, “Let there be light, and there was light”: in Hebrew an expressive tautology, the same word and tense and letters being used for “let there be,” and “there was,” marking the simultaneity and identity of the will and the effect. D. Longinus [On the Sublime, 9], a heathen, praises this description of God’s power by “the lawgiver of the Jews, no ordinary man,” as one worthy of the theme.

_ _ were created — by Thy definite act of creation at a definite time.

See commentary on Revelation 4:8-11.

Revelation 4:11

Worthy art thou to receive — This he receives not only when he is thus praised, but also when he destroys his enemies and glorifies himself anew. The glory and the honour and the power — Answering the thrice — holy of the living creatures, Revelation 4:9. For thou hast created all things — Creation is the ground of all the works of God: therefore, for this, as well as for his other works, will he be praised to all eternity. And through thy will they were — They began to be. It is to the free, gracious and powerfully — working will of Him who cannot possibly need anything that all things owe their first existence. And are created — That is, continue in being ever since they were created.

Revelation 4:11

⁽¹⁰⁾ Thou art worthy, O Lord, ⁽¹¹⁾ to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

⁽¹⁰⁾ The sum of their speech: that all glory must be given to God: the reason, because he is the eternal beginning of all things, from whose only will they have their being, and are governed: and finally in all respects are that which they are.

⁽¹¹⁾ That is, that you should challenge the same to yourself alone. But as for us, we are unworthy, that even by your goodness we should share in this glory. So far has been discussed the principal cause unapproachable, which is God.

art:
Revelation 5:2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
Revelation 5:9 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;
Revelation 5:12 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.
2 Samuel 22:4 I will call on the LORD, [who is] worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Psalms 18:3 I will call upon the LORD, [who is worthy] to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

to receive:
Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
Deuteronomy 32:4 [He is] the Rock, his work [is] perfect: for all his ways [are] judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right [is] he.
1 Chronicles 16:28-29 Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. ... Give unto the LORD the glory [due] unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, [and] Pethahiah, said, Stand up [and] bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Job 36:3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
Psalms 29:1-2 [[A Psalm of David.]] Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. ... Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Psalms 68:34 Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency [is] over Israel, and his strength [is] in the clouds.
Psalms 96:7-8 Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength. ... Give unto the LORD the glory [due unto] his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.

for thou:
Revelation 10:6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Exodus 20:11 For [in] six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them [is], and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these [things], that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that [he is] strong in power; not one faileth.
Isaiah 40:28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, [that] the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? [there is] no searching of his understanding.
Jeremiah 10:11 Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, [even] they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.
Jeremiah 32:17 Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, [and] there is nothing too hard for thee:
John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ... All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Ephesians 3:9 And to make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
Colossians 1:16-17 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether [they be] thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: ... And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Hebrews 1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by [his] Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
Hebrews 1:10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:

and for:
Proverbs 16:4 The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Romans 11:36 For of him, and through him, and to him, [are] all things: to whom [be] glory for ever. Amen.

Gn 1:1. Ex 20:11. Dt 32:4. 2S 22:4. 1Ch 16:28. Ne 9:5. Jb 36:3. Ps 18:3; 29:1; 68:34; 96:7. Pv 16:4. Is 40:26, 28. Jr 10:11; 32:17. Jn 1:1. Ac 17:24. Ro 11:36. Ep 3:9. Col 1:16. He 1:2, 10. Rv 5:2, 9, 12; 10:6; 14:7.