Revelation 14:5 - The Lamb and the 144,000

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Context

The Lamb and the 144,000
…4These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. 5And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless. 6Then I saw another angel flying overhead, with the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation and tribe and tongue and people.…

Cross References

Zephaniah 3:13
The remnant of Israel will no longer do wrong or speak lies, nor will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. But they will feed and lie down, with no one to make them tremble.”Psalm 32:2
Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.Isaiah 53:9
He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.Psalm 34:13
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.1 Peter 2:22
“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”James 3:2
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.1 John 3:5
But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin.John 1:47
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”Ephesians 5:27
and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.Philippians 2:15
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the worldColossians 1:22
But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—Jude 1:24
Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—1 Thessalonians 3:13
so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.1 Timothy 3:2
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

Psalm 32:2
Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.

Psalm 34:13
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

Psalm 55:11
Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.

without.

Song of Solomon 4:7
Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee.

Daniel 6:4
Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

Hosea 10:2
Their heart is divided; now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars, he shall spoil their images.

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And no lie was found in their mouths;
This phrase emphasizes the purity and truthfulness of the 144,000 mentioned earlier in Revelation 14. In biblical context, truthfulness is a key characteristic of God's people, contrasting with the deceitfulness of Satan, who is described as the "father of lies" (John 8:44). The absence of deceit in their speech signifies their complete devotion and alignment with God's truth. This echoes the call for integrity found in Psalm 15:2, where the righteous are described as those who "speak the truth from their heart." The imagery of a lie-free mouth also connects to the prophetic vision of a restored Israel, where deceit is absent (Zephaniah 3:13).

they are blameless.
The term "blameless" is often used in Scripture to describe those who are righteous and upright before God. In the Old Testament, figures like Noah (Genesis 6:9) and Job (Job 1:1) are described as blameless, indicating their faithfulness and moral integrity. In the New Testament, believers are called to be blameless and pure, "children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation" (Philippians 2:15). This blamelessness is not about sinless perfection but rather a state of being justified and sanctified through Christ. The 144,000's blamelessness signifies their complete redemption and sanctification, reflecting the holiness required to stand before God. This aligns with the eschatological hope of believers being presented blameless before the presence of God's glory (Jude 1:24).

Persons / Places / Events

1. The 144,000
This group is mentioned earlier in Revelation 14:1. They are described as having the name of the Lamb and His Father written on their foreheads, symbolizing their dedication and purity.

2. Mount Zion
This is the location where the 144,000 stand with the Lamb. It represents the heavenly Jerusalem and is a place of divine presence and victory.

3. The Lamb
Refers to Jesus Christ, who is central to the vision in Revelation. He is the one who redeems and leads the 144,000.

4. The Apostle John
The author of Revelation, who receives and records these visions while exiled on the island of Patmos.

5. The Great Tribulation
The context of Revelation involves the end times and the trials that believers will face, highlighting the faithfulness of the 144,000.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Truthfulness
As believers, we are called to be truthful in all our dealings. The 144,000 are commended for having no lie in their mouths, setting an example for us to follow.

Living Blamelessly
The blamelessness of the 144,000 challenges us to pursue holiness and integrity in our daily lives, relying on the Holy Spirit for strength.

The Power of the Tongue
Our words have the power to build up or tear down. We should strive to speak truth and life, reflecting the character of Christ.

Endurance in Faith
The 144,000 remain faithful amidst trials, reminding us to persevere in our faith, trusting in God's promises and His ultimate victory.

Identity in Christ
Just as the 144,000 have the name of the Lamb and His Father on their foreheads, we are marked by our identity in Christ, which should influence our actions and words.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 14Who are the 144,000 mentioned in religious texts?What are God's promises in the Bible?If the Bible is divinely inspired, why does Paul misquote the Old Testament (Romans 3:10-18 vs. Psalms)?Is honesty valued in your actions and words?

Verse 5. - And in their mouth was found no guile; no lie (Revised Version). They had not suffered themselves by self deceit (the second beast) to be beguiled into worship of the first beast - the world. Alford very appropriately refers to Psalm 15:1, 2, "Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart." For they are without fault before the throne of God; they are without blemish. The following phrase is omitted by nearly every authority. The word ἀμώμος, "without blemish," reminds us of the "Lamb without blemish" (cf. 1 Peter 1:19; Hebrews 9:14). Thus again they receive appropriate reward. While on earth they kept themselves undefiled; now they are, like the Lamb, free from blemish (see on ver. 4). Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

no
οὐχ (ouch)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

lie
ψεῦδος (pseudos)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5579: A lie, falsehood, untruth; false religion. From pseudomai; a falsehood.

was found
εὑρέθη (heurethē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

mouths;
στόματι (stomati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4750: The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword.

they are
εἰσιν (eisin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

blameless.
ἄμωμοί (amōmoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 299: Blameless, without blemish, unblemished, faultless. Unblemished.

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