Why is Jesus worthy in Revelation 5:9?
Revelation 5:9 presents Jesus as worthy because He redeemed believers to God by His blood. The context contrasts silver and gold with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish and without spot. His worthiness is tied to that redemptive work, not to material payment.
Les explains that Revelation 5:9 says He was worthy because we have been redeemed to God by His blood. This redemption is not by silver or gold, but by the precious blood of Christ, pictured as a lamb without blemish and without spot. So Christ's worthiness in the passage is grounded in His blood-bought redemption, not in earthly wealth.
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;