Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 5:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 5:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 5 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. odours: or, incense”
Revelation 5:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 5:8
The elders' harps and golden vials (bowls) of incense symbolize worship and intercession. Harps accompany Psalmic praise; incense represents prayers of the saints (Psalm 141:2), mediated through Christ our High Priest. This heavenly scene depicts corporate worship where earthly prayers ascend as pleasing fragrance. Reformed theology affirms that believers' prayers, imperfect in themselves, are perfected through Christ's intercession. The 'saints' (Greek 'hagiōn') refers to all believers, emphasizing the church's priestly role in corporate worship and intercession.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 5:8
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“Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.”
“having a golden censer. Much incense was given to him”
“and gave to him the name which is above every name;”
“and worship him who lives forever and ever”
“Amen! The {TR adds twenty-four}elders fell down and worshiped.{TR adds the one living forever and ever}”
“dressed in white garments”
“Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.”
“saying”
“each one of them having six wings”
“like the sound of many waters”