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Revelation 13:8

And all they who are dwelling upon the earth will do homage unto him, - every one whose name is not written in the scroll of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Atonement;   Book;   Jesus, the Christ;   Jesus Continued;   Lamb of God;   Predestination;   Vision;   Scofield Reference Index - Beast (the);   Satan;   Summary;   World;   World-System;   Thompson Chain Reference - Book;   Foreordained Plan;   Lamb of God;   Lamb, Christ the;   Names;   Plan Foreordained;   Saviour, Christ Our;   Sin-Saviour;   Sufferings of Christ;   Titles and Names;   The Topic Concordance - Empires/world Powers;   Name;   Worship;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Atonement, the;   Privileges of Saints;   Titles and Names of Christ;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Book of life;   Mediator;   Worship;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Murder;   Providence of God;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Antichrist;   Order;   Predestination;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Lamb;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Antichrist;   Book;   Cherub (1);   Predestination;   Revelation of John, the;   Sacrifice;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Apocalyptic;   Book of Life;   Expiation, Propitiation;   Life, Book of;   World, the;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Antichrist;   Book of Life;   Ephesians, Epistle to;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Antichrist ;   Ascension of Isaiah;   Atonement (2);   Authority;   Beast;   Book of Life;   Day of Judgment;   Fire;   Foundation of the World;   King of Kings and Lord of Lords;   Life and Death;   Lord;   Revelation, Book of;   Sacrifice;   Sanctify, Sanctification;   Sheep, Shepherd;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Book of Life, the;   Dwellers on Earth;   Lucifer ;   Prophets, the;   Roman Empire;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Christ;   Covenant;   Lamb;   Mercy-seat;   Passover;   Priest;   Shadow;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Abel;   Antichrist;   Lamb;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Sacrifice;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Atonement;   Book of Life;   Justification;   Lamb of God;   Quotations, New Testament;   Redeemer;   Revelation of John:;   The Jewish Encyclopedia - Book of Life;   Christianity in Its Relation to Judaism;   Preexistence;  

Devotionals:

- Daily Light on the Daily Path - Devotion for August 16;  

Parallel Translations

English Standard Version
and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Therefore all that dwell vpon the earth, shall worship him, whose names are not written in the booke of life of that Lambe, which was slaine from the beginning of the world.
Christian Standard Bible®
All those who live on the earth will worship it, everyone whose name was not written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slaughtered.
Hebrew Names Version
All who dwell on the eretz will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been killed.
Darby Translation
and all that dwell on the earth shall do it homage, [every one] whose name had not been written from [the] founding of [the] world in the book of life of the slain Lamb.
Easy-to-Read Version
Everyone living on earth would worship the beast. These are all the people since the beginning of the world whose names are not written in the Lamb's book of life. The Lamb is the one who was killed.
Amplified Bible
All the inhabitants of the earth will fall down and worship him, everyone whose name has not been written since the foundation of the world in the Book of Life of the Lamb who has been slain [as a willing sacrifice].
American Standard Version
And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, every one whose name hath not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb that hath been slain.
Berean Standard Bible
And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast-all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain.
Contemporary English Version
The beast was worshiped by everyone whose name wasn't written before the time of creation in the book of the Lamb who was killed.
Complete Jewish Bible
Everyone living on earth will worship it except those whose names are written in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb slaughtered before the world was founded.
International Standard Version
All those living on earth will worship it, everyone whose name is not written in the Book of Life belonging to the lamb that was slaughtered from the foundation of the world.Exodus 32:32; Daniel 12:1; Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:5; 17:8; 21:27;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And all those who inhabit on the earth will worship him, they whose name is not written in the book of life of the Lamb from the foundation of the world.
Murdock Translation
And all that dwell on the earth, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world, will worship him.
King James Version (1611)
And all that dwel vpon the earth, shall worship him, whose names are not written in the booke of life of the Lambe, slaine from the foundation of the world.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And al yt dwel vpon the earth, worshipped him whose names are not writte in the booke of lyfe of ye lambe, which was killed from the beginnyng of the world.
English Revised Version
And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, every one whose name hath not been written in the book of life of the Lamb that hath been slain from the foundation of the world.
King James Version
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Lexham English Bible
And all those who live on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name is not written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slaughtered.
New American Standard Bible
All who live on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written since the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slaughtered.
New Century Version
And all who live on earth will worship the beast—all the people since the beginning of the world whose names are not written in the Lamb's book of life. The Lamb is the One who was killed.
New English Translation
and all those who live on the earth will worship the beast, everyone whose name has not been written since the foundation of the world in the book of life belonging to the Lamb who was killed.
New King James Version
All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
New Living Translation
And all the people who belong to this world worshiped the beast. They are the ones whose names were not written in the Book of Life that belongs to the Lamb who was slaughtered before the world was made.
New Revised Standard
and all the inhabitants of the earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb that was slaughtered.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all that dwell upon the earth adored him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb which was slain from the beginning of the world.
George Lamsa Translation
And all who dwell upon the earth shall worship him, even those whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Good News Translation
All people living on earth will worship it, except those whose names were written before the creation of the world in the book of the living which belongs to the Lamb that was killed.
World English Bible
All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been killed.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And all that dwell upon the earth will worship him, whose name is not written in the book of life of the Lamb, who was slain, from the foundation of the world.
Weymouth's New Testament
And all the inhabitants of the earth will be found to be worshipping him: every one whose name is not recorded in the Book of Life--the Book of the Lamb who has been offered in sacrifice ever since the creation of the world.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And alle men worschipiden it, that dwellen in erthe, whos names ben not writun in the book of lijf of the lomb, that was slayn fro the bigynnyng of the world.
Webster's Bible Translation
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Revised Standard Version
and all who dwell on earth will worship it, every one whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb that was slain.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
and all that dwell apon the erth worshipt him: whose names are not written in the boke of lyfe of the lambe which was kylled from the begynnynge of the worlde.
Update Bible Version
And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, [every one] whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb that has been slain.
Young's Literal Translation
And bow before it shall all who are dwelling upon the land, whose names have not been written in the scroll of the life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world;
Bible in Basic English
And all who are on the earth will give him worship, everyone whose name has not been from the first in the book of life of the Lamb who was put to death.
Literal Translation
And all those dwelling in the earth will worship it, those of whom the names had not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb having been slain from the foundation of the world.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and all that dwell vpon the earth worshipt him: whose names are not wrytten in the boke of life of the lambe, which was kylled from the beginnynge of the worlde.
Mace New Testament (1729)
all that dwell upon the earth will worship him, whose names are not written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the lamb, that was slain.
New Life Bible
Every person on the earth from the beginning of the world whose name has not been written in the book of life of the Lamb Who was killed will worship this animal.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Everyone living on earth worshiped the beast, except for those whose name was in the brand registry. This book belongs to the Lamb of God that was slain.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slain.

Contextual Overview

1 And I saw, out of the sea, a wild-beast coming up; having ten horns, and seven heads, and, upon his horns, ten diadems, and, upon his head, names of blasphemy. 2 And, the beast which I saw, was like unto a leopard; and, his feet, as of a bear, and, his mouth, as the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave unto him his power, and his throne, and great authority. 3 And I saw one of his heads, showing that it had been slain unto death, and, the stroke of his death, was healed. And the whole earth marveled after the wild-beast, 4 and did homage unto the dragon, because he gave his authority unto the wild-beast; and they did homage unto the wild-beast, saying - Who is like unto the wild-beast? and Who can make war with him? 5 And there was given unto him, a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and it was given unto him to act, forty and two months. 6 And he opened his mouth for blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tent, - them, who, in heaven were tabernacling. 7 And it was given unto him, to make war with the saints, and to overcome them;and there was given him, authority against every tribe and people and tongue and nation. 8 And all they who are dwelling upon the earth will do homage unto him, - every one whose name is not written in the scroll of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. 9 If any-one hath an ear: let him hear. 10 If anyone carrieth into captivity, into captivity, he goeth away. If anyone, with a sword, doth slay, he must, with a sword, be slain. Here, is the endurance and the faith of the saints.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

all: Revelation 13:3, Revelation 13:4, Revelation 13:14, Revelation 13:15

whose: Revelation 3:5, Revelation 3:20, Revelation 12:15, Revelation 21:27, Exodus 32:32, Isaiah 4:3, Daniel 12:1, Luke 10:20, Philippians 4:3

Lamb: Revelation 5:6-9, Revelation 5:12, John 1:29

from: Revelation 17:8, Ephesians 1:4, Titus 1:2, 1 Peter 1:19, 1 Peter 1:20

Reciprocal: Genesis 4:4 - the firstlings Genesis 22:8 - General Exodus 12:3 - take to Exodus 32:33 - my book Numbers 28:3 - two lambs Psalms 69:28 - be written Psalms 87:6 - when Psalms 97:10 - delivereth Jeremiah 27:15 - that I Ezekiel 13:9 - neither shall they be Ezekiel 13:23 - for I Ezekiel 46:13 - Thou shalt daily Daniel 3:7 - all the people Daniel 7:21 - General Zechariah 13:7 - smite Matthew 7:13 - for Matthew 12:44 - he findeth Matthew 13:9 - General Matthew 13:35 - from Matthew 24:5 - in Matthew 24:24 - insomuch Matthew 25:34 - from Mark 13:22 - if it John 14:6 - no John 17:5 - before John 17:9 - pray for John 17:25 - the world Acts 2:23 - being Acts 3:23 - that every Acts 10:26 - Stand Acts 15:18 - General Acts 19:27 - whom Romans 3:25 - set forth Romans 8:9 - he is Romans 8:29 - whom Romans 12:2 - be not Romans 12:16 - Mind 1 Corinthians 2:7 - even 1 Corinthians 10:14 - flee 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Be 2 Corinthians 2:11 - General Galatians 3:13 - redeemed Ephesians 2:2 - the prince Ephesians 3:9 - beginning Colossians 2:4 - lest Colossians 2:18 - no 2 Timothy 1:9 - before Hebrews 9:26 - the foundation Hebrews 12:23 - which 2 Peter 2:2 - many 1 John 5:19 - in wickedness Revelation 5:9 - for Revelation 11:10 - dwell Revelation 17:15 - are Revelation 20:12 - and another Revelation 22:19 - God

Cross-References

Genesis 13:2
Now, Abram, was very rich, - in cattle, in silver and in gold.
Genesis 13:3
And he went his way, by his removals, from the South even as far as to Bethel, - as far as the place where his tent was at the beginning, between Bethel and Ai:
Genesis 13:6
And the land suffered them not to dwell together, - because their substance had become, great, so that they could not dwell together.
Genesis 13:7
And there arose a strife betwixt the herdmen of Abram, and the herdmen of Lot. Now the Canaanite and the Perizzite, were then dwelling in the land.
Genesis 13:9
Is not, all the land, before thee? I pray thee, separate thyself from me, - if to the left hand, then I will go to the right, if to the right hand, then I will go to the left.
Genesis 13:11
And Lot chose for himself all the circuit of the Jordan, so Lot brake up eastwards, - and they separated themselves, each man from his brother:
Genesis 13:14
And, Yahweh, said unto Abram after that Lot had separated himself from him, Lift up, I pray thee thine eyes and look, from the place where thou art, - northward and southward and eastward and westward;
Genesis 13:17
Rise! go up and down in the land, to the length thereof and to the breadth thereof, for to thee, will I give it.
Genesis 13:18
So Abram moved his tent and came in and dwelt among the oaks of Mamre, which were in Hebron, - and built there an altar to Yahweh.
Genesis 45:24
Thus sent he forth his brethren and they departed, - and he said unto them, Do not fall out by the way.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him,.... The inhabitants of the Roman empire, the idolatrous part of it, the men of the world, earthly minded men; who are as they came into the world, and are of the earth, earthly, and seek only after earthly honours, pleasures, and profits; these are the admirers and adorers of the beast:

whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world; by which book is meant God's predestination of men to eternal life, or his decree of election; why this is called the "book of life", :-; and their "names [being] written [therein] from the foundation of the world",

Revelation 17:8, for such a construction the words will bear, denotes that election is eternal, and is not an act of time, nor dependent upon anything done in time; and that it is of particular persons, and not of bodies of men, of nations and churches, and still less of propositions, or of persons so and so qualified, or under such conditions and circumstances; and that it is perfectly well known to God, and is sure and certain in its effects, and is unchangeable and irrevocable; for what is written in it, is written, and will always stand, not upon the foot of works, but of the sovereign grace of God; and this is called the Lamb's book; that is, Christ, who is compared to a Lamb for its harmlessness, meekness, and patience, and was typified by the lambs in the legal sacrifices; and this book is called his, because he was present at the making of it, and was concerned in putting down the names in it, John 13:18, and he himself stands first in it as the elect of God, and the head of all the elect, who, as members, were chosen in him: the act of election was made in him, and stands sure in him; and he is the author and giver of that life, which men are chosen unto both here and hereafter: and he may be said to be "slain from the foundation of the world"; in the decree and purpose of God, by which he was set forth, or foreappointed to be the propitiation for sin, and was foreordained, before the foundation of the world, to redeem his people by his blood, and in the promise of God immediately after the fall of man, that the seed of the woman should have his heel bruised, and he himself should bruise the serpent's head, which made it as sure as if it was then done; and in the sacrifices, which were immediately upon this offered up, and were types of the death and sacrifice of Christ; and in the faith of the saints, which brings distant things near, and considers them as if present; and also in his members, in Abel, and others, in whom he suffered, as he still does in his people; to which may be added, that such is the efficacy of the bloodshed and death of Christ, that it reached to all the saints from the beginning of the world, for the justification of their persons, the atonement of their sins, and cleansing from them; for the remission of sins, that are past, and for the redemption of transgressions under the first testament; for Old Testament saints from the beginning are saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus, as New Testament ones are. Something like this the Jews say e of the Messiah upon Genesis 49:11,

"he washed מיומא דאתברי עלמא, "from the day that the world was created"; who is he? this is the King Messiah.--It is written Genesis 1:2; "and the Spirit of God", c. This is the Spirit of the King Messiah and from the day that the world was created; he washed his garments in wine;''

which the Jewish writers f understand of blood, which for its redness is like to wine; though they interpret it of the blood of the slain, with which the garments of the Messiah will be stained. Now such whose names are not written in this book of the Lamb, who have no interest in electing grace, nor in redemption by Christ, the slain Lamb of God, nor any right unto eternal life, who are reprobate persons, vessels of wrath fitted for destruction, who are foreordained to condemnation, and are given up to believe a lie, that they might be damned, these are the followers and worshippers of antichrist.

e Zohar in Gen. fol. 128. 2, 3. f Targum Jon. & Jerus. & Aben Ezra in Gen. xlix. 11.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him - That is, as immediately stated, all whose names are not in the book of life. On the word “worship,” see the notes on Revelation 13:4.

Whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb - That is, of the Lord Jesus - the Lamb of God. See the notes on Philippians 4:3. Compare the notes on John 1:29. The representation here is, that the Lord Jesus keeps a book or register, in which are recorded the names of all who shall obtain everlasting life.

Slain from the foundation of the world - See the notes on Revelation 5:6. Compare the notes on Revelation 3:5. The meaning here is, not that he was actually put to death “from the foundation of the world,” but that the intention to give him for a sacrifice was formed then, and that it was so certain that it might be spoken of as actually then occurring. See Romans 4:17. The purpose was so certain, it was so constantly represented by bloody sacrifices from the earliest ages, all typifying the future Saviour, that it might be said that he was “slain from the foundation of the world.” Prof. Stuart, however (Com. in loco), supposes that this phrase should be connected with the former member of the sentence, “whose names are not written, from the foundation of the world, in the life-book of the Lamb, which was slain.” Either construction makes good sense; but it seems to me that what is found in our common version is the most simple and natural.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Revelation 13:8. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb — The earth here is the Latin world, as has been observed before in similar cases. The meaning therefore is, that all the corrupt part of mankind who are inhabitants of the Latin world shall submit to the religion of the empire, except, as Bishop Newton expresses it, "those faithful few whose names, as citizens of heaven, were enrolled in the registers of life."

Slain from the foundation of the world. — That is, of the Christian world; for this has been shown to be the meaning of all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. The year of the crucifixion is properly the commencement of Christianity, as the apostles then first began to promulgate the religion of Christ with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven. But as Jesus Christ was in the Divine purpose appointed from the foundation of the world to redeem man by his blood, he therefore is, in a very eminent sense, the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world, i.e., from the creation.


 
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