# Revelation 05 General Notes #

#### Structure and formatting ####

Some translations indent each line of poetry to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with the poetry in 4:8, 11.

#### Special concepts in this chapter ####

##### Sealed scroll #####
A sealed scroll contains a written message hidden and waiting to be read. The scroll can only be read by the person with the authority to open it.

##### Twenty-four elders #####
This is probably a reference to church leaders, but the identity of the twenty-four elders is uncertain. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])

##### Christian prayers #####
The prayers of Christians are connected with incense. Christian prayers have a good smell to God. He is pleased when Christians pray.

##### Seven spirits of God #####

The exact meaning of this phrase is unclear. It is possibly a symbolic reference to the Holy Spirit with the number seven symbolizing "completeness." It may also not be symbolic, and reference  seven spirits surrounding the throne of God.

#### Important figures of speech in this chapter ####

##### Metaphor #####
The "Lion of the tribe of Judah" and the "Root of David" are references to Jesus. They are metaphors and they function as titles for Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

## Links: ##

* __[Revelation 05:01 Notes](./01.md)__

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