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Holy Creatures (4.7-11)
Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." (Revelation 4.10,11)
They suggest wild beasts, domesticated animals, human beings and flying creatures. God rules over all creation. The Calf is traditionally translated "ox," the Greek word referring to a heifer or young bull. Irenaeus in 170 AD. held that these four creatures represented four aspects of the work of Christ, which in turn are representative of the four Gospels.
"Day and night" there is constant unending praise of God. The words "Holy, holy, holy" and "Who was, and is, and is to come" are a reminder of the Trinity in heaven. The twenty-four elders lay their crowns before the throne as a mark of submission like conquered kings to the more powerful king. All creatures in heaven and earth will praise and honor God because he is the Creator and Sustainer of all things.
"The Revelation of John to Jesus Christ."
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