Revelation 1:1
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
Greek words · 4
In this verse: Ἀποκάλυψις (Apokalupsis), “[The] revelation”
Basic meaning: revelation. Strong’s: disclosure.
KJV translates it as: appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed, revelation
Word root: from G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“"apokalupsis" - unveiling, uncovering, or revelation.”
In this verse: Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou), “of Jesus”
Basic meaning: Jesus/Joshua. Strong’s: Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.
KJV translates it as: Jesus
Word root: of Hebrew origin (H03091);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Holy Spirit showed John Jesus was the unveiling of God's presence in the flesh!”
In this verse: Χριστοῦ (Christou), “Christ”
Basic meaning: Christ. Strong’s: anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.
KJV translates it as: Christ
Word root: from G5548 (χρίω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“We see "arrival and departure" facilitated by the "key or door," God manifesting Himself as the Word and Son, Jesus Christ and made all this possible, man now have access to God without restrictions!”
In this verse: δούλοις (doulois), “bond-servants”
Basic meaning: slave. Strong’s: a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency).
KJV translates it as: bond(-man), servant
Word root: from G1210 (δέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Then the Cross is revealed to "servants" meaning everyone that will see the cross and believe in Jesus and will be part in Jesus eternal life if we take part in His death.”
Revelation 1:2
Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: λόγον (logon), “word”
Basic meaning: word. Strong’s: something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ).
KJV translates it as: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth …
Word root: from G3004 (λέγω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“The New Testament uses the Greek word “Logos” to describe Jesus as God’s living Word, showing how God reveals Himself through Jesus in the flesh in creation for salvation.”
In this verse: μαρτυρίαν (marturian), “testimony”
Basic meaning: testimony. Strong’s: evidence given (judicially or genitive case).
KJV translates it as: record, report, testimony, witness
Word root: from G3144 (μάρτυς);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Let us see: Testimony "marturion" (μαρτύριον) or related forms like"marturia"(μαρτυρία).Witness, testimony, evidence.”
Revelation 1:3
Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: προφητείας (prophēteias), “prophecy”
Basic meaning: prophecy. Strong’s: prediction (scriptural or other).
KJV translates it as: prophecy, prophesying
Word root: from G4396 (προφήτης) ("prophecy");
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“"prophēteia" - The gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth.”
In this verse: καιρὸς (kairos), “the time [is]”
Basic meaning: time/right time. Strong’s: an occasion, i.e. set or proper time.
KJV translates it as: X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while
Word root: of uncertain affinity;
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“The declaration“ at hand” is a "kairos" moment, a moment of divine significance, particular and appointed significance in God's redemptive plan.”
Revelation 1:4
John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
Greek words · 2
In this verse: χάρις (charis), “Grace”
Basic meaning: grace. Strong’s: graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude).
KJV translates it as: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy)
Word root: from G5463 (χαίρω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“He is “charis” grace, favor, kindness, and goodwill.”
In this verse: εἰρήνη (eirēnē), “peace”
Basic meaning: peace. Strong’s: peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity.
KJV translates it as: one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again
Word root: probably from a primary verb (to join);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“"peace""eirēnē" (εἰρήνη) tranquility. harmony, concord.”
Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Greek words · 3
In this verse: μάρτυς (martus), “witness”
Basic meaning: witness. Strong’s: a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr".
KJV translates it as: martyr, record, witness
Word root: of uncertain affinity;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth.”
In this verse: ἀγαπῶντι (agapōnti), “loving”
Basic meaning: to love. Strong’s: to love (in a social or moral sense).
KJV translates it as: (be-)love(-ed)
Word root: perhaps from (much) (or compare G5689);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads ἀγαπήσαντι (agapēsanti) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
In this verse: ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn), “sins”
Basic meaning: sin. Strong’s: a sin (properly abstract).
KJV translates it as: offence, sin(-ful)
Word root: from G264 (ἁμαρτάνω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.”
Revelation 1:6
And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἱερεῖς (hi'ereis), “priests”
Basic meaning: priest. Strong’s: a priest (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: (high) priest
Word root: from G2413 (ἱερός);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Priests Greek: ἱερεῖς (hiereis) Meaning: Those who draw near to God and serve in His presence.”
In this verse: δόξα (doxa), “glory”
Basic meaning: glory. Strong’s: glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective).
KJV translates it as: dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship
Word root: from the base of G1380 (δοκέω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Glory Greek: δόξα (doxa) Meaning: Manifested honor, visible splendor, revealed worth.”
Revelation 1:7
Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ὄψεται (opsetai), “will behold”
Basic meaning: to see. Strong’s: to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from G991 (βλέπω), which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from G1492 (εἴδω), which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while G2300 (θεάομαι), and still more emphatically its intensive G2334 (θεωρέω), signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and G4648 (σκοπέω) a watching from a distance).
KJV translates it as: appear, look, see, shew self
Word root: a (middle voice) prolonged form of the primary (middle voice) ; which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of G3708 (ὁράω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Every eye shall see him Greek: ὄψεται αὐτὸν πᾶς ὀφθαλμός (opsetai auton pas ophthalmos) Meaning: All will perceive; universal recognition, not mere physical sight.”
In this verse: κόψονται (kopsontai), “will wail”
Basic meaning: to cut/mourn. Strong’s: to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief.
KJV translates it as: cut down, lament, mourn, (be-)wail
Word root: a primary verb;
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Wail because of him Greek: κόψονται ἐπ’ αὐτόν (kopsontai ep’ auton) Meaning: To mourn, strike the chest; deep grief upon realization.”
Revelation 1:8
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: τέλος (telos), “end”
Basic meaning: goal/tax. Strong’s: properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid).
KJV translates it as: + continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost
Word root: from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal);
This word is in the Textus Receptus (the Greek text behind the KJV) and the Byzantine text; modern critical editions (NA28) leave it out.
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““the Beginning and the Ending” , He is the source (archē), He is the goal and fulfillment (telos), History is not moving toward Him, it flows from Him and returns to Him.”
In this verse: κύριος (kurios), “Lord”
Basic meaning: lord. Strong’s: supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title).
KJV translates it as: God, Lord, master, Sir
Word root: from (supremacy);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“This declaration seals Jesus’ identity, not only as Lord (kurios), but as the Almighty (Pantokrator, “the One who holds all power”).”
Revelation 1:9
I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ
Greek words · 4
In this verse: συγκοινωνὸς (sugkoinōnos), “fellow-partaker”
Basic meaning: sharer. Strong’s: a co-participant.
KJV translates it as: companion, partake(-r, -r with)
Word root: from G4862 (σύν) and G2844 (κοινωνός);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Companion Greek: συγκοινωνός (synkoinōnos) / συγκοινωνός concept (Rev 1:9 uses κοινωνός koinōnos) Meaning: One who shares, participates jointly, a partner.”
In this verse: βασιλείᾳ (basileia), “kingdom”
Basic meaning: kingdom. Strong’s: properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: kingdom, + reign
Word root: from G935 (βασιλεύς);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Kingdom Greek: βασιλεία (basileia) Meaning: Reign, rule, exercised authority rather than a physical realm.”
In this verse: ὑπομονῇ (hupomonēa), “in endurance”
Basic meaning: perseverance. Strong’s: cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy.
KJV translates it as: enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting)
Word root: from G5278 (ὑπομένω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“This explains why patience (ὑπομονή) follows immediately.”
In this verse: μαρτυρίαν (marturian), “testimony”
Basic meaning: testimony. Strong’s: evidence given (judicially or genitive case).
KJV translates it as: record, report, testimony, witness
Word root: from G3144 (μάρτυς);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Testimony Greek: μαρτυρία (martyria) Meaning: Witness borne through lived experience; evidence.”
Revelation 1:10
I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
Greek words · 2
In this verse: πνεύματι (pneumati), “[the] Spirit”
Basic meaning: spirit/breath. Strong’s: 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, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit.
KJV translates it as: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind
Word root: from G4154 (πνέω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“"Spirit " πνεῦμα (pneuma) Meaning: Breath, wind, or life-giving power; in NT, the Holy Spirit, God’s presence and active power in believers.”
In this verse: σάλπιγγος (salpingos), “of a trumpet”
Basic meaning: trumpet. Strong’s: a trumpet.
KJV translates it as: trump(-et)
Word root: perhaps from G4535 (σάλος) (through the idea of quavering or reverberation);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This trumpet-like voice is Jesus Himself declaring salvation and calling attention to the finished work of His cross.”
Revelation 1:11
Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: βιβλίον (biblion), “a book”
Basic meaning: scroll. Strong’s: a roll.
KJV translates it as: bill, book, scroll, writing
Word root: a diminutive of G976 (βίβλος);
In this verse: ἐκκλησίαις (ekklēsiais), “churches”
Basic meaning: assembly. Strong’s: a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both).
KJV translates it as: assembly, church
Word root: from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and a derivative of G2564 (καλέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The seven churches do not primarily just describe church history, but unveil the life and finished work of Jesus, progressively revealed.”
In this verse: Σμύρναν (Smurnan), “Smyrna”
Basic meaning: Smyrna. Strong’s: Smyrna, a place in Asia Minor.
KJV translates it as: Smyrna
Word root: the same as G4666 (σμύρνα);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““ The Beloved suffers (Smyrna), dies, and is raised to covenant union (Pergamos), interceding for His Bride (Thyatira).”
In this verse: Πέργαμον (Pergamon), “Pergamum”
Basic meaning: Pergamum. Strong’s: fortified; Pergamus, a place in Asia Minor.
KJV translates it as: Pergamos
Word root: from G4444 (πύργος);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““ The Beloved suffers (Smyrna), dies, and is raised to covenant union (Pergamos), interceding for His Bride (Thyatira).”
Revelation 1:12
And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἐπέστρεψα (epestrepsa), “I turned”
Basic meaning: to turn. Strong’s: to revert (literally, figuratively or morally).
KJV translates it as: come (go) again, convert, (re-)turn (about, again)
Word root: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4762 (στρέφω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“John state he saw "Seven candlesticks" but it came from a voice he heard and then turned around!”
In this verse: λυχνίας (luchnias), “lampstands”
Basic meaning: lampstand. Strong’s: a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: candlestick
Word root: from G3088 (λύχνος);
Revelation 1:13
And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: περιεζωσμένον (periezōsmenon), “having girded himself about”
Basic meaning: to gird. Strong’s: to gird all around, i.e. (middle voice or passive) to fasten on one's belt (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: gird (about, self)
Word root: from G4012 (περί) and G2224 (ζώννυμι);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Girt Greek: περιεζωσμένον (periezōsmenon) Meaning: Clothed for service; prepared to act with authority.”
In this verse: μαστοῖς (mastois), “breasts”
Basic meaning: breast. Strong’s: a (properly, female) breast (as if kneaded up).
KJV translates it as: pap
Word root: from the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Paps Greek: μαστοῖς (mastois) Meaning: Chest; seat of life and affection.”
In this verse: ζώνην (zōnēn), “with a sash”
Basic meaning: belt/sash/girdle. Strong’s: a belt; by implication, a pocket.
KJV translates it as: girdle, purse
Word root: probably akin to the base of G2218 (ζυγός);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Golden girdle Greek: ζώνην χρυσᾶν (zōnēn chrysan) Meaning: Priestly and kingly authority; righteousness and glory.”
Revelation 1:14
His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
Greek words · 2
In this verse: λευκαὶ (leukai), “[are] white”
Basic meaning: white. Strong’s: white.
KJV translates it as: white
Word root: from ("light");
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“κεφαλή (kephalē) , head; source, authority, ruler. θρίξ (thrix) , hair; outward manifestation of identity. λευκός (leukos) , bright white; purity, holiness, divine glory. ἔριον (erion) , wool; maturity, dignity, priestly purity. χιών (chiōn) , snow; flawless purity, undefiled righteousness.”
In this verse: πυρὸς (puros), “of fire”
Basic meaning: fire. Strong’s: "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning).
KJV translates it as: fiery, fire
Word root: a primary word;
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“ὀφθαλμοί (ophthalmoi) , eyes; perception, discernment, insight. φλόξ (phlox) , flame; active, penetrating fire. πῦρ (pyr) , fire; judgment, purification, consuming holiness.”
Revelation 1:15
And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: χαλκολιβάνῳ (chalkolibanō), “as fine bronze”
Basic meaning: bronze. Strong’s: burnished copper, an alloy of copper (or gold) and silver having a brilliant lustre.
KJV translates it as: fine brass
Word root: neuter of a compound of G5475 (χαλκός) and G3030 (λίβανος) (in the implied mean of whiteness or brilliancy);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“πούς (pous) , foot; walk, authority, dominion, victory. χαλκολίβανον (chalkolibanon) , refined bronze; strength, purity, judgment tested by fire. πεπυρωμένης (pepyromenēs) , having been fired; fully refined, proven, purified. κάμινος (kaminos) , furnace; intense testing, divine judgment.”
In this verse: ὑδάτων (hudatōn), “of waters”
Basic meaning: water. Strong’s: water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: water
Word root: from the base of G5205 (ὑετός);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“φωνή (phōnē) , voice; authoritative utterance, command. ὑδάτων πολλῶν (hydatōn pollōn) , many waters; overwhelming power, majesty, irresistible force.”
Revelation 1:16
And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ἀστέρας (asteras), “stars”
Basic meaning: star. Strong’s: a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: star
Word root: probably from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Right hand – seven stars δεξιᾷ (dexia) – right hand: authority, power, sovereign control ἀστέρες (asteres) – stars: lights, witnesses, bearers of revelation”
In this verse: ὄψις (opsis), “face”
Basic meaning: face. Strong’s: properly, sight (the act), i.e. (by implication) the visage, an external show.
KJV translates it as: appearance, countenance, face
Word root: from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“His countenance as the sun shining in its strength ὄψις (opsis) – appearance, face ἥλιος (hēlios) – sun φαίνω (phainō) – to shine forth δύναμις (dynamis) – power, might”
In this verse: δυνάμει (dunamei), “full strength”
Basic meaning: power. Strong’s: force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself).
KJV translates it as: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence …
Word root: from G1410 (δύναμαι);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“His countenance as the sun shining in its strength ὄψις (opsis) – appearance, face ἥλιος (hēlios) – sun φαίνω (phainō) – to shine forth δύναμις (dynamis) – power, might”
Revelation 1:17
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἔθηκεν (ethēken), “He placed”
Basic meaning: to place. Strong’s: to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from G2476 (ἵστημι), which properly denotes an upright and active position, while G2749 (κεῖμαι) is properly reflexive and utterly prostrate).
KJV translates it as: + advise, appoint, bow, commit, conceive, give, X kneel down, lay (aside, down, up) …
Word root: a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads ἐπέθηκεν (epethēken) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““He laid His right hand upon me” ἔθηκεν τὴν δεξιὰν αὐτοῦ (ethēken tēn dexian autou) , impartation of authority, reassurance, restoration, and commissioning.”
In this verse: φοβοῦ (phobou), “do fear”
Basic meaning: to fear. Strong’s: to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere.
KJV translates it as: be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence
Word root: from G5401 (φόβος);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““Fear not” μὴ φοβοῦ (mē phobou) , cease fear immediately; divine command replacing terror with peace.”
Revelation 1:18
I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: κλεῖς (kleis), “keys”
Basic meaning: key. Strong’s: a key (as shutting a lock), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: key
Word root: from G2808 (κλείω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“And have the keys Greek: ἔχω τὰς κλεῖς (echō tas kleis) Meaning: Complete authority and control , keys symbolize legal right and sovereign power.”
In this verse: ᾅδου (hadou), “of Hades”
Basic meaning: Hades. Strong’s: properly, unseen, i.e. "Hades" or the place (state) of departed souls.
KJV translates it as: grave, hell
Word root: from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G1492 (εἴδω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Of hell Greek: ᾅδης (hadēs) Meaning: The realm of the dead , the grave, the state of death, not final punishment.”
Revelation 1:19
Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;
Greek words · 1
In this verse: γράψον (grapson), “do write”
Basic meaning: to write. Strong’s: to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe.
KJV translates it as: describe, write(-ing, -ten)
Word root: a primary verb;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“John write what he saw on the cross and how Jesus change the old to new, Holy Spirit tell John to write what effect the cross will have on humanity.”
Revelation 1:20
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 which thou sawest are the seven churches.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: μυστήριον (mustērion), “mystery”
Basic meaning: mystery. Strong’s: a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites).
KJV translates it as: mystery
Word root: from a derivative of (to shut the mouth);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Mystery , μυστήριον (mystērion) A hidden truth now revealed by God; something previously concealed but made known through revelation.”
In this verse: ἀστέρων (asterōn), “stars”
Basic meaning: star. Strong’s: a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: star
Word root: probably from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Stars , ἀστέρες (asteres) Lights that shine; symbols of glory, guidance, and heavenly authority.”
In this verse: λυχνίας (luchnias), “lampstands”
Basic meaning: lampstand. Strong’s: a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: candlestick
Word root: from G3088 (λύχνος);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Candlesticks / Lampstands , λυχνίαι (lychniai) Light-bearers; stands that hold and display light, not the light itself.”
In this verse: ἐκκλησιῶν (ekklēsiōn), “churches”
Basic meaning: assembly. Strong’s: a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both).
KJV translates it as: assembly, church
Word root: from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and a derivative of G2564 (καλέω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Churches , ἐκκλησίαι (ekklēsiai) Called-out assembly; those summoned together by God.”