Adam Clarke Commentary - Revelation 4:6

Adam Clarke Commentary - Revelation 4:6 - 4:6

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Adam Clarke Commentary - Revelation 4:6 - 4:6

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4:1 - 4:1
4:2 - 4:2
4:3 - 4:3
4:4 - 4:4
4:5 - 4:5
4:6 - 4:6
4:7 - 4:7
4:8 - 4:8
4:10 - 4:10
4:11 - 4:11

Four beasts - Τεσσαρα ζωα· Four living creatures or four animals. The word beast is very improperly used here and elsewhere in this description. Wiclif first used it, and translators in general have followed him in this uncouth rendering. A beast before the throne of God in heaven sounds oddly.