1 Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence within the narrative.
2 Grk “written on the inside and the outside” (an idiom for having writing on both sides).
3 L&N 6.55 states, “From the immediate context of Re 5:1 it is not possible to determine whether the scroll in question had seven seals on the outside or whether the scroll was sealed at seven different points. However, since according to chapter six of Revelation the seals were broken one after another, it would appear as though the scroll had been sealed at seven different places as it had been rolled up.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Then I saw in the right hand of the one seated on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides, sealed with seven seals.

NLTNew Living Translation

Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the one who was sitting on the throne. There was writing on the inside and the outside of the scroll, and it was sealed with seven seals.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And I saw in the right hand of the one who is seated on the throne a scroll, written inside and on the back, sealed up with seven seals.

KJV 1900King James Version

And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.

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