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The Lamb Redeems a Kingdom of Priests from Every Nation
Revelation 5:6–9 presents the slain-yet-standing Lamb as the center of heavenly worship. The Lamb’s death has purchased people for God from every tribe, language, people, and nation. Revelation therefore joins sacrificial imagery, resurrection victory, and worldwide redemption: the One who conquers does so through His blood.
Revelation 5:8–14 expands worship from the elders and living creatures to countless angels and finally every creature. The new song celebrates the Lamb’s worthiness because He was slain and redeemed a people for God. By the end of the scene, blessing and honor are directed to the One on the throne and to the Lamb together.
Revelation 5:9–10 celebrates redemption “out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation” and the formation of a kingdom and priests unto God. The priestly-kingdom language reaches back to Israel’s calling in Exodus 19 while expanding the redeemed community across the nations. The Lamb creates a worshiping people who will reign under God.
First Peter’s royal priesthood develops forward into Revelation’s vision of the Lamb purchasing people from every nation and making them a kingdom and priests to God.
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