And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,
All the angels were standing around God's throne, surrounding the elders and the four living creatures, and they dropped to their faces and worshipped God.
Even the angels can't help but hit the ground when they're in God's presence.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Revelation, written by the Apostle John during his exile on the island of Patmos around 95 AD amid Roman persecution of Christians, this verse is part of a visionary scene depicting heavenly worship. John describes angels, elders, and the four living creatures, symbolizing aspects of God's creation, gathered around God's throne in a display of reverence and adoration. This imagery reflects the biblical tradition of celestial beings worshiping God, drawing from Old Testament prophecies to assure believers of His ultimate authority.
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