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Revelation 7

1 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that no wind should blow on the earth, or on the sea, or upon any tree.

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
  • after G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • I saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • four G5064 (τέσσαρες) — four
  • angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • standing G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • on 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…
  • the four G5064 (τέσσαρες) — four
  • corners G1137 (γωνία) — an angle
  • 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)
  • holding G2902 (κρατέω) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
  • winds G417 (ἄνεμος) — wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • the wind G417 (ἄνεμος) — wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • blow G4154 (πνέω) — to breathe hard, i.e. breeze
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • 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)
  • nor G3383 (μήτε) — not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
  • the sea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sea G2281 (θάλασσα) — the sea (genitive case or specially)
  • any G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • tree G1186 (δένδρον) — a tree
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

2 And I saw another angel ascend from the sunrising, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a great voice to the four angels to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,

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 saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • another G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • ascending G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the east G395 (ἀνατολή) — a rising of light, i.e. dawn (figuratively); by implication, the east (also in plural)
  • having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • the seal G4973 (σφραγίς) — a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figurat…
  • G2246 (ἥλιος) — the sun; by implication, light
  • of the living G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • he cried G2896 (κράζω) — properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
  • with a loud 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
  • to the four G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the four G5064 (τέσσαρες) — four
  • angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • to whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • it was given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • 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 hurt G91 (ἀδικέω) — to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • 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)
  • the sea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sea G2281 (θάλασσα) — the sea (genitive case or specially)

3 saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we shall have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.

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…
  • Hurt G91 (ἀδικέω) — to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • 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)
  • neither G3383 (μήτε) — not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
  • the sea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sea G2281 (θάλασσα) — the sea (genitive case or specially)
  • nor G3383 (μήτε) — not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
  • the trees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the trees G1186 (δένδρον) — a tree
  • till G891 (ἄχρι) — (of time) until or (of place) up to
  • G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we have sealed G4972 (σφραγίζω) — to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
  • the servants G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • 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
  • 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…
  • their 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
  • foreheads G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • foreheads G3359 (μέτωπον) — the forehead (as opposite the countenance)

4 And I heard the number of them that were sealed, a hundred and forty and four thousand, sealed out of every tribe of the children of Israel:

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 heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • the number G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the number G706 (ἀριθμός) — a number (as reckoned up)
  • of them which were sealed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of them which were sealed G4972 (σφραγίζω) — to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
  • sealed G4972 (σφραγίζω) — to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
  • an hundred G1540 (ἑκατόν) — a hundred
  • an hundred G5062 (τεσσαράκοντα) — forty
  • an hundred G5064 (τέσσαρες) — four
  • forty G1540 (ἑκατόν) — a hundred
  • forty G5062 (τεσσαράκοντα) — forty
  • forty G5064 (τέσσαρες) — four
  • four G1540 (ἑκατόν) — a hundred
  • four G5062 (τεσσαράκοντα) — forty
  • four G5064 (τέσσαρες) — four
  • thousand G5505 (χιλιάς) — one thousand ("chiliad")
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the tribes G5443 (φυλή) — an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
  • of the children G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of Israel G2474 (Ἰσραήλ) — Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)

5 Of the tribe of Judah were sealed twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the tribe G5443 (φυλή) — an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
  • of Judah G2448 (Ἰουδά) — Judah (i.e. Jehudah or Juttah), a part of (or place in) Palestine
  • sealed G4972 (σφραγίζω) — to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
  • twelve G1427 (δώδεκα) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen
  • thousand G5505 (χιλιάς) — one thousand ("chiliad")
  • of Reuben G4502 (Ῥουβήν) — Ruben (i.e. Reuben), an Israelite
  • of Gad G1045 (Γάδ) — Gad, a tribe of Israelites

6 Of the tribe of Asher twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Manasseh twelve thousand;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Luke 2:36
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the tribe G5443 (φυλή) — an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
  • of Asher G768 (Ἀσήρ) — Aser (i.e. Asher), an Israelite tribe
  • sealed G4972 (σφραγίζω) — to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
  • twelve G1427 (δώδεκα) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen
  • thousand G5505 (χιλιάς) — one thousand ("chiliad")
  • of Naphtali G3508 (Νεφθαλείμ) — Nephthaleim (i.e. Naphthali), a tribe in Palestine
  • of Manasseh G3128 (Μανασσῆς) — Mannasses (i.e. Menashsheh), an Israelite

7 Of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the tribe G5443 (φυλή) — an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
  • of Simeon G4826 (Συμεών) — Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites
  • sealed G4972 (σφραγίζω) — to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
  • twelve G1427 (δώδεκα) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen
  • thousand G5505 (χιλιάς) — one thousand ("chiliad")
  • of Levi G3017 (Λευΐ) — Levi, the name of three Israelites
  • of Issachar G2466 (Ἰσαχάρ) — Isachar (i.e. Jissaskar), a son of Jacob (figuratively, his descendant)

8 Of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand; Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 30:24 · Genesis 48:19 · Numbers 1:36 · Judges 1:22
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the tribe G5443 (φυλή) — an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
  • of Zabulon G2194 (Ζαβουλών) — Zabulon (i.e. Zebulon), a region of Palestine
  • sealed G4972 (σφραγίζω) — to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
  • twelve G1427 (δώδεκα) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen
  • thousand G5505 (χιλιάς) — one thousand ("chiliad")
  • of Joseph G2501 (Ἰωσήφ) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
  • of Benjamin G958 (Βενιαμίν) — Benjamin, an Israelite

9 After these things I saw, and behold, a great multitude, which no man could number, out of every nation and of all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, arrayed in white robes, and palms in their hands;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • After G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • I beheld 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
  • lo G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • a great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • multitude G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • no G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • man 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
  • could G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • number G705 (ἀριθμέω) — to enumerate or count
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • nations G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • kindreds G5443 (φυλή) — an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
  • people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • tongues G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
  • stood G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • the throne G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the throne G2362 (θρόνος) — a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
  • the Lamb G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lamb G721 (ἀρνίον) — a lambkin
  • clothed G4016 (περιβάλλω) — to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing)
  • with white G3022 (λευκός) — white
  • robes G4749 (στολή) — equipment, i.e. (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity)
  • palms G5404 (φοῖνιξ) — a palm-tree
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • their 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
  • hands G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)

10 and they cry with a great voice, saying, Salvation unto our God who sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb.

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
  • cried G2896 (κράζω) — properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek, exclaim, intreat)
  • with a loud 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
  • 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…
  • Salvation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue or safety (physically or morally)
  • to our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • 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
  • which sitteth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which sitteth G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
  • 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…
  • the throne G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the throne G2362 (θρόνος) — a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
  • unto the Lamb G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the Lamb G721 (ἀρνίον) — a lambkin

11 And all the angels were standing round about the throne, and about the elders and the four living creatures; and they fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,

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
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the angels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • stood G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • round about G2945 (κύκλῳ) — i.e. in a circle (by implication, of ), i.e. (adverbially) all around
  • the throne G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the throne G2362 (θρόνος) — a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
  • the elders G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
  • the four G5064 (τέσσαρες) — four
  • beasts G2226 (ζῶον) — a live thing, i.e. an animal
  • fell G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • on 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…
  • their 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
  • faces G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
  • worshipped G4352 (προσκυνέω) — to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
  • 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
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

12 saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

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…
  • Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • Blessing G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Blessing G2129 (εὐλογία) — fine speaking, i.e. elegance of language; commendation ("eulogy"), i.e. (reverentially) adoration; religiously, benediction; by implication, consecration; by…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • 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)
  • wisdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • thanksgiving G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • thanksgiving G2169 (εὐχαριστία) — gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)
  • honour G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • honour G5092 (τιμή) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself
  • power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • might G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • might G2479 (ἰσχύς) — compare , a form of ); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)
  • unto our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • 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
  • 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)

13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, These that are arrayed in the white robes, who are they, and whence came they?

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
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the elders G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
  • answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • 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)
  • What are these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • which G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • arrayed G4016 (περιβάλλω) — to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing)
  • in white G3022 (λευκός) — white
  • robes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • robes G4749 (στολή) — equipment, i.e. (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity)
  • whence came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • they G4159 (πόθεν) — from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

14 And I say unto him, My lord, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they that come out of the great tribulation, and they washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

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 said G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • 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
  • Sir G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • knowest G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • he said 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…
  • to me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • These G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • they which came G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • they which came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • out G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • of great G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • tribulation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • tribulation G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • have washed G4150 (πλύνω) — to "plunge", i.e. launder clothing
  • their 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
  • robes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • robes G4749 (στολή) — equipment, i.e. (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity)
  • made G3021 (λευκαίνω) — to whiten
  • them 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
  • white G3021 (λευκαίνω) — to whiten
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the 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
  • of the Lamb G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Lamb G721 (ἀρνίον) — a lambkin

15 Therefore are they before the throne of God; and they serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall spread his tabernacle over them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Therefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • are they G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • the throne G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the throne G2362 (θρόνος) — a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
  • 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
  • serve G3000 (λατρεύω) — to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage
  • 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
  • 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…
  • night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)
  • 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
  • temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • temple G3485 (ναός) — a fane, shrine, temple
  • he G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that sitteth G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
  • on 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…
  • shall dwell G4637 (σκηνόω) — to tent or encamp, i.e. (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as God did in the Tabernacle of old, a symbol of protection and com…
  • among 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…
  • them 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

16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun strike upon them, nor any heat:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • They shall hunger G3983 (πεινάω) — to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • more G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
  • neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • thirst G1372 (διψάω) — to thirst for (literally or figuratively)
  • any G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • shall G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • the sun G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sun G2246 (ἥλιος) — the sun; by implication, light
  • light G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • on 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…
  • them 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
  • nor G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • any G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • heat G2738 (καῦμα) — properly, a burn (concretely), but used (abstractly) of a glow

17 for the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne shall be their shepherd, and shall guide them unto fountains of waters of life: and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the Lamb G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lamb G721 (ἀρνίον) — a lambkin
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G303 (ἀνά) — properly, up; but (by extension) used (distributively) severally, or (locally) at (etc.)
  • the midst G3319 (μέσος) — middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
  • of the throne G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the throne G2362 (θρόνος) — a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
  • shall feed G4165 (ποιμαίνω) — to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)
  • them 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
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall lead G3594 (ὁδηγέω) — to show the way (literally or figuratively (teach))
  • unto 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…
  • fountains G4077 (πηγή) — a fount (literally or figuratively), i.e. source or supply (of water, blood, enjoyment) (not necessarily the original spring)
  • of living G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • waters G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
  • 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
  • shall wipe away G1813 (ἐξαλείφω) — to smear out, i.e. obliterate (erase tears, figuratively, pardon sin)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • tears G1144 (δάκρυ) — a tear
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • their 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
  • 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)