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Revelation 1

1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The Revelation G602 (ἀποκάλυψις) — disclosure
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to shew G1166 (δεικνύω) — to show (literally or figuratively)
  • unto G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • servants G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • things which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • must G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
  • shortly G5034 (τάχος) — a brief space (of time), i.e. (with prefixed) in haste
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • come to pass G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he G4591 (σημαίνω) — to indicate
  • sent and G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • signified G4591 (σημαίνω) — to indicate
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • angel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • servant G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites

2 who bare witness of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, even of all things that he saw.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Who G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • bare record G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • of the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • of the testimony G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the testimony G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • and G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • of all things that G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • he saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear

3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is at hand.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Blessed G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
  • he that readeth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • he that readeth G314 (ἀναγινώσκω) — to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they that hear G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • they that hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • the words G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the words G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of this prophecy G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of this prophecy G4394 (προφητεία) — prediction (scriptural or other)
  • keep G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • those things which are written G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • those things which are written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • therein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • therein G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the time G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
  • at hand G1451 (ἐγγύς) — near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)

4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from him who is and who was and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits that are before his throne;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • to the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • Assemblies G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Assemblies G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which are in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Asia G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Asia G773 (Ἀσία) — Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore
  • Grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • him which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • him which is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • which was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • which is to come G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which is to come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • Spirits G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Spirits G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • throne G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • throne G2362 (θρόνος) — a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate

5 and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loveth us, and loosed us from our sins by his blood;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
  • faithful G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • witness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • witness G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
  • the first begotten G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the first begotten G4416 (πρωτότοκος) — first-born (usually as noun, literally or figuratively)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the dead G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
  • the ruler G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the ruler G758 (ἄρχων) — a first (in rank or power)
  • of the kings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the kings G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • of the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • Unto him that loved G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Unto him that loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • washed G3068 (λούω) — to bathe (the whole person; whereas means to wet a part only, and to wash, cleanse garments exclusively)
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • his own G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred

6 and he made us to be a kingdom, to be priests unto his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hath made G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • kings G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • priests G2409 (ἱερεύς) — a priest (literally or figuratively)
  • unto God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • to him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • dominion G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • dominion G2904 (κράτος) — vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • and ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • and ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

7 Behold, he cometh with the clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they that pierced him; and all the tribes of the earth shall mourn over him. Even so, Amen.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • he cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • clouds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • clouds G3507 (νεφέλη) — properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • eye G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • shall see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • they G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • pierced G1574 (ἐκκεντέω) — to transfix
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • kindreds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • kindreds G5443 (φυλή) — an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
  • of the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • shall wail G2875 (κόπτω) — to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief
  • because of G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • Even so G3483 (ναί) — yes
  • Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

8 I am the Alpha and the Omega, saith the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Alpha G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Alpha G1 (Α) — the first letter of the alphabet; figuratively, only (from its use as a numeral) the first:
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Omega G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Omega G5598 (Ω) — the last letter of the Greek alphabet, i.e. (figuratively) the finality
  • the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • the ending G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), resul…
  • saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • which was G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • which is to come G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which is to come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • the Almighty G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Almighty G3841 (παντοκράτωρ) — the all-ruling, i.e. God (as absolute and universal sovereign)

9 I John, your brother and partaker with you in the tribulation and kingdom and patience which are in Jesus, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • companion G4791 (συγκοινωνός) — a co-participant
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • tribulation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • tribulation G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
  • of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • the isle G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the isle G3520 (νῆσος) — an island
  • that is called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • Patmos G3963 (Πάτμος) — Patmus, an islet in the Mediterranean
  • for G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • the testimony G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the testimony G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • on G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • Lord’s G2960 (κυριακός) — belonging to the Lord (Jehovah or Jesus)
  • day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • behind G3694 (ὀπίσω) — to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • a G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • of a trumpet G4536 (σάλπιγξ) — a trumpet
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

11 saying, What thou seest, write in a book and send it to the seven churches: unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Alpha G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Alpha G1 (Α) — the first letter of the alphabet; figuratively, only (from its use as a numeral) the first:
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Omega G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Omega G5598 (Ω) — the last letter of the Greek alphabet, i.e. (figuratively) the finality
  • the first G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
  • the last G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the last G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
  • What G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou seest G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • a book G975 (βιβλίον) — a roll
  • send G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
  • unto the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • Assemblies G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Assemblies G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • which are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which are G773 (Ἀσία) — Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Asia G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Asia G773 (Ἀσία) — Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Ephesus G2181 (Ἔφεσος) — Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor
  • Smyrna G4667 (Σμύρνα) — Smyrna, a place in Asia Minor
  • Pergamos G4010 (Πέργαμος) — fortified; Pergamus, a place in Asia Minor
  • Thyatira G2363 (Θυάτειρα) — Thyatira, a place in Asia Minor
  • Sardis G4554 (Σάρδεις) — Sardis, a place in Asia Minor
  • Philadelphia G5359 (Φιλαδέλφεια) — Philadelphia, a place in Asia Minor
  • Laodicea G2993 (Λαοδίκεια) — Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor

12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And having turned I saw seven golden candlesticks;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I turned G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
  • to see G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • the voice G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • that G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • spake G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • being turned G1994 (ἐπιστρέφω) — to revert (literally, figuratively or morally)
  • I saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • lampstands G3087 (λυχνία) — a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively)
  • G5552 (χρύσεος) — made of gold

13 and in the midst of the candlesticks one like unto a son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about at the breasts with a golden girdle.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the midst G3319 (μέσος) — middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
  • of the G3087 (λυχνία) — a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively)
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • lampstands G3087 (λυχνία) — a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively)
  • like G3664 (ὅμοιος) — similar (in appearance or character)
  • unto the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • clothed G1746 (ἐνδύω) — to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively)
  • with a garment down to the foot G4158 (ποδήρης) — a dress ( implied) reaching the ankles
  • girt G4024 (περιζώννυμι) — to gird all around, i.e. (middle voice or passive) to fasten on one's belt (literally or figuratively)
  • about G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the paps G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the paps G3149 (μαστός) — a (properly, female) breast (as if kneaded up)
  • with a G2223 (ζώνη) — a belt; by implication, a pocket
  • golden G5552 (χρύσεος) — made of gold
  • girdle G2223 (ζώνη) — a belt; by implication, a pocket

14 And his head and his hair were white as white wool, white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • His G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • head G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hairs G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hairs G2359 (θρίξ) — of uncertain derivation; hair
  • white G3022 (λευκός) — white
  • like G5616 (ὡσεί) — as if
  • wool G2053 (ἔριον) — wool
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • as snow G5510 (χιών) — snow
  • eyes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • a flame G5395 (φλόξ) — a blaze
  • of fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.

15 and his feet like unto burnished brass, as if it had been refined in a furnace; and his voice as the voice of many waters.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • like G3664 (ὅμοιος) — similar (in appearance or character)
  • unto fine brass G5474 (χαλκολίβανον) — burnished copper, an alloy of copper (or gold) and silver having a brilliant lustre
  • as if G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • they burned G4448 (πυρόω) — to kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grief, lust)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • a furnace G2575 (κάμινος) — a furnace
  • voice G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • the sound G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • of G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • waters G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively

16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • right hand G1188 (δεξιός) — the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • stars G792 (ἀστήρ) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
  • out G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • went G1607 (ἐκπορεύομαι) — to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
  • a G4501 (ῥομφαία) — a sabre, i.e. a long and broad cutlass (any weapon of the kind, literally or figuratively)
  • sharp G3691 (ὀξύς) — keen; by analogy, rapid
  • twoedged G1366 (δίστομος) — double-edged
  • sword G4501 (ῥομφαία) — a sabre, i.e. a long and broad cutlass (any weapon of the kind, literally or figuratively)
  • countenance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • countenance G3799 (ὄψις) — properly, sight (the act), i.e. (by implication) the visage, an external show
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • the sun G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sun G2246 (ἥλιος) — the sun; by implication, light
  • shineth G5316 (φαίνω) — to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
  • strength G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • strength G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)

17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as one dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying, Fear not; I am the first and the last,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • I saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • I fell G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • at G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
  • he laid G2007 (ἐπιτίθημι) — to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
  • right G1188 (δεξιός) — the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
  • hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Fear G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
  • the last G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

18 and the Living one; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive for evermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • he that liveth G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • I am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • alive G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • evermore G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • evermore G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • the keys G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the keys G2807 (κλείς) — a key (as shutting a lock), literally or figuratively
  • of hell G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of hell G86 (ᾅδης) — properly, unseen, i.e. "Hades" or the place (state) of departed souls
  • of death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

19 Write therefore the things which thou sawest, and the things which are, and the things which shall come to pass hereafter;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Revelation 1:11 · Revelation 4:1
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • the things which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou hast seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • shall G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • hereafter G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)

20 the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks are seven churches.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The mystery G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The mystery G3466 (μυστήριον) — a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
  • of the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the G792 (ἀστήρ) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • stars G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • stars G792 (ἀστήρ) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • thou sawest G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • right hand G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • right hand G1188 (δεξιός) — the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the G3087 (λυχνία) — a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively)
  • golden G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • golden G5552 (χρύσεος) — made of gold
  • lampstands G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • lampstands G3087 (λυχνία) — a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively)
  • The G792 (ἀστήρ) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • of the G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • Assemblies G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Assemblies G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • the G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…