Opus 2026-270: Uncharted Revelation: To Open or Not to Open

People talk about contradictions in scripture.  Revelation has its share.  As we go into chapter 5 we have a book no one can open.  It is not explained why anyone would want to but it is assumed it is needed.  This is a clear statement,

(Rev 5:3 KJV)  And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.

The older translations say “no man”.  The modern say “no one”.  

Then suddenly we have one,

(Rev 5:5 KJV)  And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

And so,

(Rev 5:7 KJV)  And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.

A thought occurred to me.  That often happens.  I assume the one sitting on the throne is Yahweh, God Almighty.  The lion is Jesus.  Where were they when it was stated that no one could open the book?

Then we have a lot more chanting and expressions about the greatness of the Lamb.  It seem like a lot of theater.

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