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G975 · Greek · New Testament
βιβλίον
Biblion
Noun, neuter
Book, scroll, document

Definition

Biblion (βιβλίον) refers to a written document — a book, scroll, certificate, or written record. It appears throughout the New Testament for the scroll of the Law (Luke 4:17–20), a certificate of divorce (Matthew 19:7), books of magic (Acts 19:19), and most significantly the sealed book of Revelation (5:1–9). In Revelation, the "biblion" opened by the Lamb becomes the central object of heavenly drama.

Usage & Theological Significance

The sealed biblion of Revelation 5 is the scroll containing God's redemptive plan for all history — sealed with seven seals, requiring one "worthy" to open it. No one in heaven, earth, or under the earth could open it until the Lamb who was slain (5:9) took it. This is one of Scripture's most exalted Christological moments: all of history's meaning is contained in a book that only Jesus Christ has the authority and worthiness to unseal. "He is worthy!" — the anthem of heaven. Creation's entire story belongs to the Lamb.

Key Bible Verses

Revelation 5:1 Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals.
Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song, saying: 'You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain.'
Luke 4:17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him.
Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life.
Matthew 19:7 They asked, 'Why then did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?'

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