Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

REVELATION 7:12KJV
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Revelation 7:12 (KJV)

What does Revelation 7:12 mean?

Revelation 7:12 records a song of praise directed to God, listing seven qualities—blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might—that are ascribed to God forever. This verse shows a scene of worship in heaven, where God is recognized as worthy of every good and powerful attribute for all time.

In this part of the book, a great multitude and the angels around the throne are speaking together. They are responding to the vision of people from every nation standing before God, celebrating His salvation. The repeated use of "Amen" at the beginning and end signals strong agreement and the certainty of what is being said.

The Greek behind Revelation 7:12

  • Ἀμήν (Amēn): This word is used at both the start and end of the verse. In Greek, as in Hebrew, it means "truly" or "so be it," marking the statement as firm and trustworthy.
  • Εὐλογία (Eulogia, "Blessing"): This word refers to speaking well of someone, giving praise. Here, it highlights the act of giving God the highest praise.
  • Δόξα (Doxa, "Glory"): This word points to God's radiant majesty and honor, emphasizing His greatness.
  • Σοφία (Sophia, "Wisdom"): This term stresses that all true wisdom belongs to God, not just knowledge but perfect understanding.
  • Εὐχαριστία (Eucharistia, "Thanksgiving"): This word means giving thanks, showing gratitude to God for what He has done.
  • Τιμή (Timē, "Honor"): This word means giving God the highest respect and value.
  • Δύναμις (Dynamis, "Power") and Ἰσχύς (Ischys, "Might"): Both words relate to strength, but "dynamis" often points to power in action, while "ischys" suggests enduring strength or force. Together, they stress the fullness of God's ability.

Why Revelation 7:12 matters

  • Revelation 7:12 shows that worship in heaven is not just emotional but thoughtful, naming specific qualities of God that are celebrated.
  • The verse connects to the wider scene of Revelation 7, where people from every nation are included in God's salvation, showing that this praise is universal and inclusive.
  • The use of "Amen" at both ends of the verse underlines the certainty and completeness of this worship, making it clear that these truths about God are unchanging and everlasting.

Where else these words appear

“might” Greek G2479 · used in 11 verses

  • Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
  • Ephesians 1:19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
  • 1 Peter 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

“Blessing” Greek G2129 · used in 14 verses

  • Romans 15:29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
  • Hebrews 12:17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.

“thanksgiving” Greek G2169 · used in 15 verses

  • Acts 24:3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:12 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;

“honour” Greek G5092 · used in 42 verses

  • Matthew 27:6 And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.
  • Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
  • Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.