ESV Reformation Study Bible – Rev 5:9
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Rev 5:9

5:9 every tribe and language and people and nation. In spiritual battle, both God and Satan claim allegiances on a universal scale (7:9; 10:11; 11:9; 12:5; 13:7; 14:6, 8; 15:4; 17:15; 18:3; 19:15; 20:3). Through the merit and power of Christ’s sacrifice, God’s purposes will be accomplished, fulfilling the Abrahamic promise of blessing to all nations (7:9–17; 21:24–27; Gen. 12:3; 22:18; Is. 60:1–5).