unfoldingWord_en_tn/rev/05/03.md

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in heaven or on the earth or under the earth

This means everywhere: the place where God and the angels live, the place where people and animals live, and the place where those who have died are. AT: "anywhere in heaven or on the earth or under the earth" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism)

Look

"Listen" or "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you"

The Lion of the tribe of Judah

This is a title for the man from the tribe of Judah that God had promised would be the great king. AT: "The one who is called the Lion of the tribe of Judah" or "The king who is called the Lion of the tribe of Judah"

The Lion

The king is spoken of as if he were a lion because a lion is very strong. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

the Root of David

This is a title for the descendant of David that God had promised would be the great king. AT: "the one who is called the Root of David"

the Root of David

The descendant is spoken of as if David's family were a tree and he were a root of that tree. AT: "the Descendant of David" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

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