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Text -- Revelation 14:3 (NET)

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14:3 and they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one was able to learn the song except the one hundred and forty-four thousand who had been redeemed from the earth.
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Robertson: Rev 14:3 - -- They sing as it were a new song ( aidousin hōs ōidēn kainēn ). See Rev 5:9 for this phrase (cognate accusative) save that here hōs (as if...

They sing as it were a new song ( aidousin hōs ōidēn kainēn ).

See Rev 5:9 for this phrase (cognate accusative) save that here hōs (as if) is added. There the new song was sung by the four living creatures and the elders, but here "before"(enōpion ) them and so apparently by the throng who were themselves redeemed by the Lamb.

Robertson: Rev 14:3 - -- No man could learn the song save ( oudeis edunato mathein tēn ōidēn ei mē ). Imperfect (edunato ) of dunamai and second aorist (ingressive...

No man could learn the song save ( oudeis edunato mathein tēn ōidēn ei mē ).

Imperfect (edunato ) of dunamai and second aorist (ingressive) active infinitive of manthanō . In Rev 5:9-12 the angels join in the song. In Rev 15:3 it is the Song of Moses and the Lamb.

Robertson: Rev 14:3 - -- Even they that had been purchased out of the earth ( hoi ēgorasmenoi apo tēs gēs ). Perfect passive articular participle of agorazō , purchas...

Even they that had been purchased out of the earth ( hoi ēgorasmenoi apo tēs gēs ).

Perfect passive articular participle of agorazō , purchased by the blood of the Lamb (Rev 5:9), masculine plural in apposition with chiliades (thousands) feminine plural (Rev 7:5, Rev 7:8; Rev 14:1). Apo (from) here, though ek (out of) in Rev 5:9. The 144,000 are not yet separated from the earth (Joh 17:15). Whether the 144,000 here are identical with that number in Rev 7:4-8 or not, they must embrace both men and women.

Vincent: Rev 14:3 - -- Beasts ( ζώων ) Rev., living creatures . See on Rev 4:6.

Beasts ( ζώων )

Rev., living creatures . See on Rev 4:6.

Vincent: Rev 14:3 - -- Redeemed ( ἠγορασμένοι ) Rev., correctly, purchased .

Redeemed ( ἠγορασμένοι )

Rev., correctly, purchased .

Wesley: Rev 14:3 - -- The hundred forty - four thousand - Sing a new song - and none could learn that song - To sing and play it in the same manner.

The hundred forty - four thousand - Sing a new song - and none could learn that song - To sing and play it in the same manner.

Wesley: Rev 14:3 - -- four thousand who were redeemed from the earth - From among men; from all sin.

four thousand who were redeemed from the earth - From among men; from all sin.

JFB: Rev 14:3 - -- Greek, "sing."

Greek, "sing."

JFB: Rev 14:3 - -- So A, C, and Vulgate read. It is "as it were" a new song; for it is, in truth, as old as God's eternal purpose. But B, Syriac, Coptic, ORIGEN, and AND...

So A, C, and Vulgate read. It is "as it were" a new song; for it is, in truth, as old as God's eternal purpose. But B, Syriac, Coptic, ORIGEN, and ANDREAS omit these words.

JFB: Rev 14:3 - -- (Rev 5:9-10). The song is that of victory after conflict with the dragon, beast, and false prophet: never sung before, for such a conflict had never ...

(Rev 5:9-10). The song is that of victory after conflict with the dragon, beast, and false prophet: never sung before, for such a conflict had never been fought before; therefore new: till now the kingdom of Christ on earth had been usurped; they sing the new song in anticipation of His blood-bought kingdom with His saints.

JFB: Rev 14:3 - -- Rather, as Greek, "four living creatures." The harpers and singers evidently include the 144,000: so the parallel proves (Rev 15:2-3), where the same ...

Rather, as Greek, "four living creatures." The harpers and singers evidently include the 144,000: so the parallel proves (Rev 15:2-3), where the same act is attributed to the general company of the saints, the harvest (Rev 14:15) from all nations. Not as ALFORD, "the harpers and song are in heaven, but the 144,000 are on earth."

JFB: Rev 14:3 - -- Literally, "purchased." Not even the angels can learn that song, for they know not experimentally what it is to have "come out of the great tribulatio...

Literally, "purchased." Not even the angels can learn that song, for they know not experimentally what it is to have "come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb" (Rev 7:14).

Clarke: Rev 14:3 - -- They sung - a new song - See on Rev 5:9 (note)

They sung - a new song - See on Rev 5:9 (note)

Clarke: Rev 14:3 - -- No man could learn that song - As none but genuine Christians can worship God acceptably, because they approach him through the only Mediator, so no...

No man could learn that song - As none but genuine Christians can worship God acceptably, because they approach him through the only Mediator, so none can understand the deep things of God but such; nor can others know the cause why true believers exult so much in God through Christ, because they know not the communion which such hold with the Father and the Son through the Holy Ghost.

TSK: Rev 14:3 - -- a : Rev 5:9, Rev 15:3; Psa 33:3, Psa 40:3, Psa 96:1, Psa 98:1, Psa 144:9, Psa 149:1; Isa 42:10 throne : Rev 4:2-11 no : Rev 14:1, Rev 2:17; Psa 25:14;...

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Barnes: Rev 14:3 - -- And they sung as it were a new song - See the notes on Rev 5:9. It was proper to call this "new,"because it was on a new occasion, or pertained...

And they sung as it were a new song - See the notes on Rev 5:9. It was proper to call this "new,"because it was on a new occasion, or pertained to a new object. The song here was in celebration of the complete redemption of the church, and was the song to be sung in view of its final triumph over all its foes. Compare notes on Rev 7:9-10.

Before the throne - The throne of God in heaven. See the notes on Rev 4:2.

And before the four beasts - See the notes on Rev 4:6-8.

And the elders - See the notes on Rev 4:4.

And no man could learn that song, ... - None could understand it but the redeemed. That is, none who had not been redeemed could enter fully into the feelings and sympathies of those who were. A great truth is taught here. To appreciate fully the songs of Zion; to understand the language of praise; to enter into the spirit of the truths which pertain to redemption; one must himself have been redeemed by the blood of Christ. He must have known what it is to be a sinner under the condemnation of a holy law; he must have known what it is to be in danger of eternal death; he must have experienced the joys of pardon, or he can never understand, in its true import, the language used by the redeemed. And this is only saying what we are familiar with in other things. He who is saved from peril; he who is rescued from long captivity; he who is pardoned at the foot of the scaffold; he who is recovered from dangerous illness; he who presses to his bosom a beloved child just rescued from a watery grave, will have an appreciation of the language of joy and triumph which he can never understand who has not been placed in such circumstances: but of all the joy ever experienced in the universe, so far as we can see, that must be the most sublime and transporting, which will be experienced when the redeemed shall stand on Mount Zion above, and shall realize that they are saved.

Poole: Rev 14:3 - -- And they sung as it were a new song before the throne: by the throne here is meant the throne of God in glory. The new song here spoken of, is pr...

And they sung as it were a new song before the throne: by the throne here is meant the throne of God in glory. The new song here spoken of, is probably the same with that we met with before, Rev 5:11,12 , sang by the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: called new, either for the excellency of it; or, because sung unto God after Christ was manifested in the flesh; the design of it was to declare the worthiness of Christ to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing: see Rev 5:12 . Mr. Mede saith thus of it; "If God shall at any time make me fully to understand it, I will happily more largely explain it, for it is deeply settled in my mind, that the whole mystery of evangelical worship is in it contained." And quite through the Scripture generally, a new song signifies a song which praiseth God for some new benefits received from him.

And before the four beasts, and the elders the throne, beasts, and elders, described before, Rev 4:1-11 ,

And no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth: during the reign of antichrist none could learn this new song, viz. to give glory to Jesus Christ alone, ascribing to him power, riches, wisdom, strength, honour, glory, and blessing; but a small number redeemed through the blood of Christ, from that vain conversation received by tradition from their fathers, 1Pe 1:18 . All the other part of the world gave Christ’ s honour and glory to the virgin Mary, angels, and saints, &c.

Haydock: Rev 14:3 - -- They sung as it were a new canticle. In these visions, after persecutions, are sometimes introduced rejoicings to encourage the servants of God in t...

They sung as it were a new canticle. In these visions, after persecutions, are sometimes introduced rejoicings to encourage the servants of God in their sufferings from the wicked world. ---

No man could say (or sing) the canticle, but those hundred forty-four thousand : by which are signified the elect, who were not defiled with women. Some expound this literally of those who always lived virgins; others understand all those who lived or died with a pure and clean heart, exempt from the corruption of vices, and of whom it is said, (ver. 5) that in their mouth was found no lie, and that they were without spot for the throne of God. (Witham)

Gill: Rev 14:3 - -- And they sung as it were a new song,.... The song of redeeming grace; the same with that in Rev 5:9; see the note there: this is to be understood of t...

And they sung as it were a new song,.... The song of redeeming grace; the same with that in Rev 5:9; see the note there: this is to be understood of the 144,000, who sung it

before the throne, and before the four beasts and the elders; that is, publicly in the church, the ministers and members being present; of these; See Gill on Rev 4:4; See Gill on Rev 4:6;

and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth; out of every kindred, tongue, people, and nation; from among the men of the earth, and out of the apostate church, called the earth, in opposition to the pure church, which so often goes by the name of heaven in this book; and these, in consequence of being redeemed by the blood of Christ, were called by grace out of the world; and such only can sing the song of redemption with application to themselves; and say he has redeemed us, and loved us, and washed us from our sins in his blood; to none but these is it given to know spiritually and experimentally the mysteries of electing and redeeming grace; the natural and carnal man neither knows nor receives the things of the Spirit of God; nor can he learn them by hearing, reading, study, and conversation, unless it be only in a notional and speculative way. The Jews speak of a new song, which the angels have never used m;

"it is said, Psa 98:1; "sing unto the Lord a new song"; a new song, for there is an old song; but this song is what the angels never praised him with, and therefore it is new;''

and indeed the song of redeeming love is peculiar to men.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Rev 14:3 Grk “elders, and no one.” This is a continuation of the previous sentence in the Greek text, but because of the length and complexity of t...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Rev 14:1-20 - --1 The Lamb standing on mount Sion with his company.6 An angel preaches the gospel.8 The fall of Babylon.15 The harvest of the world.20 The winepress o...

MHCC: Rev 14:1-5 - --Mount Sion is the gospel church. Christ is with his church, and in the midst of her in all her troubles, therefore she is not consumed. His presence s...

Matthew Henry: Rev 14:1-5 - -- Here we have one of the most pleasing sights that can be viewed in this world - the Lord Jesus Christ at the head of his faithful adherents and atte...

Barclay: Rev 14:2-3 - --This passage begins with a wonderful description of the voice of God. (i) It was like the sound of many waters. Here we are reminded of the power of ...

Constable: Rev 4:1--22:6 - --III. THE REVELATION OF THE FUTURE 4:1--22:5 John recorded the rest of this book to reveal those aspects of the f...

Constable: Rev 14:1-20 - --1. Judgment at the end of the Great Tribulation ch. 14 John recorded these scenes of his vision ...

Constable: Rev 14:1-5 - --The triumph of the 144,000 14:1-5 14:1 "And I looked" (Gr. kai eidon) introduces three scenes in chapter 14 (vv. 1, 6, 14), as this phrase did twice i...

College: Rev 14:1-20 - --REVELATION 14 3. The Final Judgment and Consummation of God's Kingdom (14:1-22:6) a. The Relationship between Salvation and Condemnation, Final Judg...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Revelation (Book Introduction) THE REVELATION OF JOHN ABOUT a.d. 95 By Way of Introduction Difficulty in the Problem Perhaps no single book in the New Testament presents so ...

JFB: Revelation (Book Introduction) AUTHENTICITY.--The author calls himself John (Rev 1:1, Rev 1:4, Rev 1:9; Rev 2:8). JUSTIN MARTYR [Dialogue with Trypho, p. 308] (A.D. 139-161) quotes ...

JFB: Revelation (Outline) TITLE: SOURCE AND OBJECT OF THIS REVELATION: BLESSING ON THE READER AND KEEPER OF IT, AS THE TIME IS NEAR: INSCRIPTION TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES: APOSTOL...

TSK: Revelation (Book Introduction) The obscurity of this prophecy, which has been urged against its genuineness, necessarily results from the highly figurative and symbolical language i...

TSK: Revelation 14 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Rev 14:1, The Lamb standing on mount Sion with his company; Rev 14:6, An angel preaches the gospel; Rev 14:8, The fall of Babylon; Rev 14...

Poole: Revelation 14 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 14

MHCC: Revelation (Book Introduction) The Book of the Revelation of St. John consists of two principal divisions. 1. Relates to " the things which are," that is, the then present state of...

MHCC: Revelation 14 (Chapter Introduction) (Rev 14:1-5) Those faithful to Christ celebrate the praises of God. (Rev 14:6-13) Three angels; one proclaiming the everlasting gospel; another, the ...

Matthew Henry: Revelation (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Revelation of St. John the Divine It ought to be no prejudice to the credit and authority of this b...

Matthew Henry: Revelation 14 (Chapter Introduction) After an account of the great trials and sufferings which the servants of God had endured, we have now a more pleasant scene opening; the day begin...

Barclay: Revelation (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE REVELATION OF JOHN The Strange Book When a student of the New Testament embarks upon the study of the Revelation he feels him...

Barclay: Revelation 14 (Chapter Introduction) The Father's Own (Rev_14:1) The Song Which Only God's Own Can Learn (Rev_14:2-3) The Finest Flower (Rev_14:4) The Imitation Of Christ (Rev_14:4-5...

Constable: Revelation (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical background The opening verses of the book state that "John" wr...

Constable: Revelation (Outline) Outline I. The preparation of the prophet ch. 1 A. The prologue of the book 1:1-8 ...

Constable: Revelation Revelation Bibliography Abbott-Smith, George. A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T. & ...

Haydock: Revelation (Book Introduction) THE APOCALYPSE OF ST. JOHN, THE APOSTLE. INTRODUCTION. Though some in the first ages [centuries] doubted whether this book was canonical, and ...

Gill: Revelation (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO REVELATION That this book was written by the Apostle and Evangelist John, is clear not only from the express mention of his name, a...

Gill: Revelation 14 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO REVELATION 14 This chapter contains three visions; one of the Lamb on Mount Zion, another of the three angels preaching against Bab...

College: Revelation (Book Introduction) PREFACE This commentary on the Revelation of John has been prepared for general readers of the Bible who desire to deepen their understanding of God'...

College: Revelation (Outline) OUTLINE I. PROLOGUE - 1:1-20 A. Introduction to the Prophecy - 1:1-3 B. Sender - 1:4a C. Recipients - 1:4b D. Prescript - 1:4c-5a E. ...

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