Revelation 5:3

And, no one, was able, in heaven, or on earth, or under the earth, to open the scroll, or, to look thereon.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.

In Context

2And I saw a mighty messenger, proclaiming with a loud voice—Who is worthy to open the scroll, and to unloose the seals thereof?

4And, I, began to weep much, because, no one, worthy, was found, to open the scroll, or, to look thereon.

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Cross References

Isaiah 40:13Who hath proved the spirit of Yahweh? Or being his counsellor hath been giving him knowledge?

Romans 11:34For who hath come to know the mind of the Lord? Or who hath become his counselor?

Matthew Henry on Revelation 5:2-6

The Sealed Book. ( a. d. 95.) 1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. 4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. 5 And one of the… Read the whole commentary →

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