Motif
Universal cosmic praise
universal_cosmic_praise
A motif of the Theophany and Divine Manifestation family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
3 occurrences
3 traditions
biblical
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The Bible, King James Version, Book 66: Revelation The Bible, King James Version, Book 66: Revelation / Book 66 Revelation; lines 322-446 confidence: high
Many angels, numbered in myriads and thousands, praise the slain Lamb, and every creature in heaven, on earth, under earth, and in the sea praises the enthroned one and the Lamb.
Angels in vast number and every creature in heaven, on earth, under earth, and in the sea praise the enthroned one and the Lamb.
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islamic
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) CHAPTER XVI. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XVII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 22770-22861 confidence: medium
The seven heavens, earth, and all therein praise God; when the Koran is read, a dark veil, heart-coverings, and dulled hearing affect those who do not believe in the life to come.
The heavens, earth, and everything in them are said to celebrate God's praise.
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sikh
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The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors, Vol. 1 THE JAPJI / XXXVIII / SIKH. 1 / S0DAR2; lines 17215-17255 confidence: high
The passage asks how many countless instruments, musicians, musical measures, and singers sing God.
Elements, musicians, deities, ascetics, sages, heroes, and celestial maidens are all listed as singing God.
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