Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. New Living Translation Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: “Praise the LORD! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. English Standard Version Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Berean Standard Bible And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Berean Literal Bible And I heard something like a voice of a great multitude, and as a voice of many waters, and as a voice of strong thunders, saying: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, has reigned. King James Bible And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. New King James Version And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, “Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns! New American Standard Bible Then I heard something like the voice of a great multitude and like the sound of many waters, and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, saying, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. NASB 1995 Then I heard something like the voice of a great multitude and like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, saying, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. NASB 1977 And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude and as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty peals of thunder, saying, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Legacy Standard Bible Then I heard something like the voice of a great crowd and like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, saying, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Amplified Bible Then I heard something like the shout of a vast multitude, and like the boom of many pounding waves, and like the roar of mighty peals of thunder, saying, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all] reigns. Berean Annotated Bible And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord {Kyrios} our God [the Lord God] the Almighty {Pantokratōr} reigns. Christian Standard Bible Then I heard something like the voice of a vast multitude, like the sound of cascading waters, and like the rumbling of loud thunder, saying, Hallelujah, because our Lord God, the Almighty, reigns! Holman Christian Standard Bible Then I heard something like the voice of a vast multitude, like the sound of cascading waters, and like the rumbling of loud thunder, saying: Hallelujah, because our Lord God, the Almighty, has begun to reign! American Standard Version And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunders, saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigneth. Contemporary English Version Then I heard what seemed to be a large crowd that sounded like a roaring flood and loud thunder all mixed together. They were saying, "Praise the Lord! Our Lord God All-Powerful now rules as king. English Revised Version And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunders, saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigneth. GOD'S WORD® Translation I heard what sounded like the noise from a large crowd, like the noise of raging waters, like the noise of loud thunder, saying, "Hallelujah! The Lord our God, the Almighty, has become king. Good News Translation Then I heard what sounded like a crowd, like the sound of a roaring waterfall, like loud peals of thunder. I heard them say, "Praise God! For the Lord, our Almighty God, is King! International Standard Version Then I heard what sounded like the voice of a large crowd, like the sound of raging waters, and like the sound of powerful thunderclaps, saying, "Hallelujah! The Lord our God, the Almighty, is reigning. NET Bible Then I heard what sounded like the voice of a vast throng, like the roar of many waters and like loud crashes of thunder. They were shouting: "Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the All-Powerful, reigns! New Heart English Bible I heard something like the voice of a great multitude, and like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of mighty thunders, saying, "Hallelujah. For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Webster's Bible Translation And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Weymouth New Testament And I seemed to hear the voices of a great multitude and the sound of many waters and of loud peals of thunder, which said, "Hallelujah! Because the Lord our God, the Ruler of all, has become King. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. World English Bible I heard something like the voice of a great multitude, and like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of mighty thunders, saying, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns! Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I heard as the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, “Hallelujah! Because our Lord, the God, the Almighty, has reigned! Berean Literal Bible And I heard something like a voice of a great multitude, and as a voice of many waters, and as a voice of strong thunders, saying: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, has reigned. Young's Literal Translation and I heard as the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, 'Alleluia! because reign did the Lord God -- the Almighty! Smith's Literal Translation And I heard as the voice of the vast multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of powerful thunders, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God, the Omnipotent Ruler, reigned. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of great thunders, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord our God the Almighty hath reigned. Catholic Public Domain Version And I heard something like the voice of a great multitude, and like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of great thunders, saying: “Alleluia! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, has reigned. New American Bible Then I heard something like the sound of a great multitude or the sound of rushing water or mighty peals of thunder, as they said: “Alleluia! The Lord has established his reign, [our] God, the almighty. New Revised Standard Version Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty thunderpeals, crying out, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for our LORD God, omnipotent, reigns. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And I heard a sound like that of many multitudes, and like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty thunders saying, “Hallelujah! For THE LORD JEHOVAH God Almighty reigns! NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying: Alleluia; for the Lord God the Almighty reigns. Godbey New Testament And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the sound of many waters, and as the sound of mighty thunders, saying, Hallelujah! because the Lord our God Omnipotent reigned. Haweis New Testament And I heard as it were the voice of a vast multitude, and as the noise of many waters, and as the roar of mighty thunderings, saying, Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Mace New Testament and I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, which was like the sound of many waters, or like a volley of thunder, saying, "alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent does reign." Weymouth New Testament And I seemed to hear the voices of a great multitude and the sound of many waters and of loud peals of thunder, which said, "Hallelujah! Because the Lord our God, the Ruler of all, has become King. Worrell New Testament And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunders, saying, "Hallelujah! because the Lord our God, the Almighty, became King! Worsley New Testament And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the noise of many waters, and as the sound of mighty thunders, saying, Alleluia, for the Lord God the almighty reigneth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Marriage of the Lamb5Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!” 6And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. 7Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.… Cross References And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, Revelation 7:9 After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. Daniel 10:6 His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. like the rushing of many waters, Ezekiel 43:2 and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory. Revelation 1:15 His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, Psalm 29:3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. Exodus 19:16 On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled. John 12:29 The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him. crying out: “Hallelujah! Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah! Psalm 148:1 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Revelation 11:17 saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. Psalm 93:1 The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. Psalm 97:1 The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad. Daniel 7:13-14 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Ezekiel 1:24 When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings. Isaiah 24:14-16 They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD. / Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea. / From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I am wasting away! I am wasting away! Woe is me.” The treacherous betray; the treacherous deal in treachery. Treasury of Scripture And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunder, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigns. and as the voice of many. Revelation 1:15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. Revelation 14:2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: Ezekiel 1:24 And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of an host: when they stood, they let down their wings. and as the voice of mighty. Revelation 4:5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. Revelation 6:1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. Revelation 8:5 And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake. for. Revelation 11:15-18 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever… Revelation 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Revelation 21:22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. Jump to Previous Alleluia Almighty Crying Great Hallelujah Hear Heard Loud Mighty Multitude Peals Reigneth Reigns Roar Ruler Rushing Seemed Shouting Something Sound Sounded Thunder Thunderings Thunders Voice Voices WatersJump to Next Alleluia Almighty Crying Great Hallelujah Hear Heard Loud Mighty Multitude Peals Reigneth Reigns Roar Ruler Rushing Seemed Shouting Something Sound Sounded Thunder Thunderings Thunders Voice Voices WatersRevelation 19 1. God is praised in heaven for judging the great harlot, and avenging the blood of his saints.7. The marriage of the Lamb. 10. The angel will not be worshipped. 17. The birds called to the great slaughter. And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude This phrase emphasizes the overwhelming and unified praise of a vast assembly. In biblical context, a "great multitude" often refers to the collective body of believers or heavenly beings. This imagery is reminiscent of the worship scenes in Revelation 7:9-10, where a multitude from every nation stands before the throne. The sound signifies the power and unity of worship in heaven, reflecting the fulfillment of God's promises to gather His people. like the rushing of many waters and like a mighty rumbling of thunder crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Persons / Places / Events 1. Great MultitudeThis refers to the vast assembly of believers, angels, and heavenly beings who are praising God. The imagery suggests an overwhelming and unified voice of worship. 2. Sound of Many Waters This metaphor emphasizes the power and majesty of the praise being offered. It evokes the image of a mighty waterfall or ocean waves, symbolizing the overwhelming nature of God's glory. 3. Mighty Rumbling of Thunder This description highlights the awe-inspiring and majestic nature of God's presence and the praise He receives. Thunder often symbolizes God's power and authority in Scripture. 4. Hallelujah A Hebrew word meaning "Praise the Lord." It is a call to worship and an expression of joy and reverence for God's sovereignty. 5. The Lord our God the Almighty This title emphasizes God's supreme power and authority. The Greek word "Pantokrator" is used here, meaning "all-powerful" or "almighty." Teaching Points The Power of Unified WorshipThe imagery of a great multitude emphasizes the power and beauty of collective worship. Believers are encouraged to join together in praise, recognizing the strength and encouragement found in unity. God's Sovereignty and Authority The declaration that "the Lord our God the Almighty reigns" serves as a reminder of God's ultimate control over all things. In times of uncertainty, believers can find peace and assurance in God's sovereign rule. The Call to Praise The use of "Hallelujah" invites believers to actively participate in worship. It is a call to focus on God's greatness and to express gratitude and reverence for His mighty works. The Majesty of God's Presence The descriptions of many waters and thunder highlight the awe-inspiring nature of God's presence. Believers are encouraged to approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His majesty and power. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Revelation 19:6?2. How does Revelation 19:6 inspire confidence in God's ultimate sovereignty and power? 3. What does "the Lord our God the Almighty reigns" reveal about God's nature? 4. How can we apply the message of God's reign in our daily lives? 5. Which Old Testament passages echo the theme of God's eternal reign in Revelation 19:6? 6. How does acknowledging God's reign influence our worship and spiritual priorities today? 7. What does "the Lord our God the Almighty reigns" signify in Revelation 19:6? 8. How does Revelation 19:6 relate to the concept of divine sovereignty? 9. What historical context influences the interpretation of Revelation 19:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 19? 11. What does 'voice like rushing waters' mean? 12. What does "hallelujah" mean? 13. Why did Jesus transform water into wine? 14. What does "voice like rushing waters" mean? What Does Revelation 19:6 Mean And I heardJohn is not guessing or imagining; he is reporting a real, Spirit-given experience (Revelation 1:10; 4:1). • His hearing underscores that prophecy is communicated, received, and meant to be trusted exactly as given (Isaiah 30:21). • Scripture repeatedly calls God’s people to “hear” (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 17:5), reminding us that faith comes by hearing God’s Word (Romans 10:17). Like the roar of a great multitude The praise is corporate and vast, echoing earlier visions of the redeemed “from every nation” before the throne (Revelation 7:9-10). • Such a multitude shows the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham of countless descendants (Genesis 15:5; Galatians 3:29). • The gathered saints affirm that salvation history culminates in unified worship (Psalm 35:18). Like the rushing of many waters The comparison to cascading waters speaks of power, purity, and unstoppable force (Ezekiel 43:2: “His voice was like the sound of many waters”; Psalm 29:3-4). • God’s voice both comforts and cleanses (John 15:3) and cannot be resisted (Psalm 93:4). • The imagery recalls Jesus’ own description in Revelation 1:15, tying the Lamb’s authority to the Father’s. Like a mighty rumbling of thunder Thunder signals divine majesty and approaching judgment (Exodus 19:16; Revelation 4:5). • Heaven’s worship is never timid; it shakes creation (Hebrews 12:26-28). • The same thunder that once frightened Israel at Sinai now thrills the redeemed because judgment has been satisfied in Christ (Romans 8:1). Crying out: “Hallelujah!” “Hallelujah” means “Praise Yah,” a direct call to exalt God (Psalm 104:35). • Revelation 19 repeats this shout four times (vv. 1, 3, 4, 6), underlining complete and eternal praise. • Jesus foretold that if people were silent, the stones would cry out (Luke 19:37-40); here, nothing is silent. For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns This is not a wish but a declaration of accomplished fact (Psalm 93:1; Daniel 4:34-35). • God’s reign is personal (“our God”), powerful (“the Almighty”), and present (“reigns”). • The seventh trumpet already proclaimed, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ” (Revelation 11:15). • Believers rest in the certainty that “He who is the blessed and only Sovereign… will bring about the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Timothy 6:15). summary Revelation 19:6 gathers heaven’s sights and sounds to announce the unmistakable victory of God. John hears, believes, and records a worship that is thunderous, cleansing, and unified. The single cry of “Hallelujah” affirms that the Almighty already reigns, urging every reader to join the multitude in confident, unreserved praise today. Verse 6. - And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude. This is the response to the invitation just uttered in ver. 5. Again "the voice of a multitude," as in ver. 1. And as the voice of many waters. That is, in its suggestiveness of great power and magnitude (cf. Revelation 1:15; Revelation 14:2; Psalm 93:3; Jeremiah 51:16). And as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying. A repetition of the idea contained in the preceding clause. The case of the participle is doubtful; A, P, and others have λεγόντων; many cursives א has ' λεγόντας; λεγούσων; the nominative λέγοντες is found in B and others. Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. (On "Hallelujah," see ver. 1.) These words connect the present passage with Revelation 17:14. They exhibit, as it were, the culminating reason for this adoration of God. He has exhibited his almighty power in the overthrow of Babylon, who said, "I sit a queen;" and in the overthrow (which has yet to be narrated more fully) of the kings of the earth.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek AndΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. I heard ἤκουσα (ēkousa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. [a sound] like ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. [the] roar φωνὴν (phōnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. of a great πολλοῦ (pollou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. multitude, ὄχλου (ochlou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. [the] rushing φωνὴν (phōnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. of many πολλῶν (pollōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. waters, ὑδάτων (hydatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 5204: Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. a mighty ἰσχυρῶν (ischyrōn) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 2478: Strong (originally and generally of physical strength); mighty, powerful, vehement, sure. From ischus; forcible. rumbling φωνὴν (phōnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5456: Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language. of thunder, βροντῶν (brontōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 1027: Thunder. Akin to bremo; thunder. crying out: λεγόντων (legontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Hallelujah! Ἁλληλουϊά (Hallēlouia) Hebrew Word Strong's 239: Hallelujah, Praise the Lord. Of Hebrew origin; praise ye Jah!, an adoring exclamation. For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. God, Θεός (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Almighty, Παντοκράτωρ (Pantokratōr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3841: Ruler of all, ruler of the universe, the almighty. From pas and kratos; the all-ruling, i.e. God. reigns. ἐβασίλευσεν (ebasileusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 936: (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule. 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