Revelation 11:1
And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἔγειρε (egeire), “do rise”
Basic meaning: to arise. Strong’s: to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity, inactivity, ruins, nonexistence).
KJV translates it as: awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up
Word root: probably akin to the base of G58 (ἀγορά) (through the idea of collecting one's faculties);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads Ἔγειραι (Egeirai) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
In this verse: θυσιαστήριον (thusiastērion), “altar”
Basic meaning: altar. Strong’s: a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative).
KJV translates it as: altar
Word root: from a derivative of G2378 (θυσία);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The altar points to Jesus finished work, and true worshippers are those walking in Spirit and truth.”
Revelation 11:2
But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ναοῦ (naou), “temple”
Basic meaning: temple. Strong’s: a fane, shrine, temple.
KJV translates it as: shrine, temple
Word root: from a primary (to dwell);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The temple’s outer court thus foreshadows the opening of God’s covenant to all nations through the Gospel.”
In this verse: ἁγίαν (hagian), “holy”
Basic meaning: holy. Strong’s: sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated).
KJV translates it as: (most) holy (one, thing), saint
Word root: from (an awful thing) (compare G53 (ἁγνός), G2282 (θάλπω));
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The irony in Jesus’ time was that the outer court, those who were considered “less holy” were the ones who were talking about the Messiah, hearing rumors of His birth, and witnessing His miracles ( John 7:31 ).”
Revelation 11:3
And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: μάρτυσίν (martusin), “witnesses”
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
“The two witnesses represent the testimony of Jesus through His Word and Spirit, the Law and the Prophets fulfilled in Him and now active in the Church.”
In this verse: προφητεύσουσιν (prophēteusousin), “they will prophesy”
Basic meaning: to prophesy. Strong’s: to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office.
KJV translates it as: prophesy
Word root: from G4396 (προφήτης);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“He moves in Spirit and Word, prophesying with authority.”
Revelation 11:4
These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: λυχνίαι (luchniai), “lampstands”
Basic meaning: lampstand. Strong’s: a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: candlestick
Word root: from G3088 (λύχνος);
Revelation 11:5
And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: θέλει (thelei), “should desire”
Basic meaning: to will/desire. Strong’s: to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 (βούλομαι) properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in.
KJV translates it as: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling …
Word root: apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138 (αἱρέομαι);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads θέλῃ (thelē) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
In this verse: πῦρ (pur), “fire”
Basic meaning: fire. Strong’s: "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning).
KJV translates it as: fiery, fire
Word root: a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus will operate under the anointing, His Spirit is Fire when it mix with His Word.”
In this verse: ἐχθροὺς (echthrous), “enemies”
Basic meaning: enemy. Strong’s: hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan).
KJV translates it as: enemy, foe
Word root: from a primary (to hate);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“devoureth their enemies := evil are overcome with good always!”
Revelation 11:6
These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: ἐξουσίαν (exousian), “power”
Basic meaning: authority. Strong’s: privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence.
KJV translates it as: authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength
Word root: from G1832 (ἔξεστι) (in the sense of ability);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“When Jesus opened the tomb closing by the power of His Spirit it was a decleration that heaven is now open.”
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");
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 11:6 “These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy…” This rain is not just natural, it's spiritual: a picture of divine revelation, blessing, and outpouring of God’s Spirit and Word.”
In this verse: ὑδάτων (hudatōn), “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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 17:15 “The waters… are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.””
In this verse: αἷμα (haima), “blood”
Basic meaning: blood. Strong’s: blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.
KJV translates it as: blood
Word root: of uncertain derivation;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Just as the water was transformed into wine, so Jesus would transform the old covenant of ritual into the new covenant of His blood.”
Revelation 11:7
And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.
Greek words · 2
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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“After finishing His testimony, the beast rises to kill Him "The cross".”
In this verse: νικήσει (nikēsei), “he will overcome”
Basic meaning: to conquer. Strong’s: to subdue (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: conquer, overcome, prevail, get the victory
Word root: from G3529 (νίκη);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them = the crucifixion and grave.”
Revelation 11:8
And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.
Greek words · 2
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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“"Where our Lord was crucified", This exposes the system and people responsible for Jesus death, not just Rome, but Jerusalem’s religious system under the Old Covenant, which rejected the Messiah.”
In this verse: ἐσταυρώθη (estaurōthē), “was crucified”
Basic meaning: to crucify. Strong’s: to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness.
KJV translates it as: crucify
Word root: from G4716 (σταυρός);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The mention of Egypt and Sodom indicate the judgement that will follow the crucifixtion, Jesus was not crucified in Egypt or Sodom but the reference to them indiacte God of Moses and the law was persecuted and Sodom rejected the Spirit of Gods warning.”
Revelation 11:9
And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: πτῶμα (ptōma), “body”
Basic meaning: corpse. Strong’s: a ruin, i.e. (specially), lifeless body (corpse, carrion).
KJV translates it as: dead body, carcase, corpse
Word root: from the alternate of G4098 (πίπτω);
Text note: this word follows the modern critical text (NA28); the Textus Receptus behind the KJV reads differently here.
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“They thought His disciples might stage a resurrection by stealing the body.”
In this verse: ἥμισυ (hēmisu), “a half”
Basic meaning: half. Strong’s: (as noun) half.
KJV translates it as: half
Word root: neuter of a derivative from an inseparable prefix akin to G260 (ἅμα) (through the idea of partition involved in connection) and meaning semi-;
In this verse: μνῆμα (mnēma), “a tomb”
Basic meaning: tomb. Strong’s: a memorial, i.e. sepulchral monument (burial-place).
KJV translates it as: grave, sepulchre, tomb
Word root: from G3415 (μνάομαι);
Text note: this word follows the modern critical text (NA28); the Textus Receptus behind the KJV reads differently here.
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The world knew of Jesus’ death, 3½ days reflects His time in the tomb.”
Revelation 11:10
And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth
Greek words · 2
In this verse: δῶρα (dōra), “gifts”
Basic meaning: gift. Strong’s: a present; specially, a sacrifice.
KJV translates it as: gift, offering
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“They congratulated one another with gifts, weaving promises into their web of deception and power plays to ensure the “Jesus problem” was dealt with once and for all.”
In this verse: προφῆται (prophētai), “prophets”
Basic meaning: prophet. Strong’s: a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.
KJV translates it as: prophet
Word root: from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G5346 (φημί);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The two prophets, Spirit and Word who operated powerfully in Jesus, carried the same authority and nature as the Law and the Prophets, exposing their sin and tormenting their conscience.”
Revelation 11:11
.11 And after three days and an half the spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: πνεῦμα (pneuma), “[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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The Spirit of life from God entered into Jesus, bringing resurrection and new life.”
In this verse: ζωῆς (zōēs), “of life”
Basic meaning: life. Strong’s: life (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: life(-time)
Word root: from G2198 (ζάω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The Spirit of life from God entered into Jesus, bringing resurrection and new life.”
In this verse: θεοῦ (theou), “God”
Basic meaning: God. Strong’s: figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
KJV translates it as: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward)
Word root: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity;
Revelation 11:12
And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἐθεώρησαν (etheōrēsan), “beheld”
Basic meaning: to see/experience. Strong’s: to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge)).
KJV translates it as: behold, consider, look on, perceive, see
Word root: from a derivative of G2300 (θεάομαι) (perhaps by addition of G3708 (ὁράω));
In this verse: ἐχθροὶ (echthroi), “enemies”
Basic meaning: enemy. Strong’s: hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan).
KJV translates it as: enemy, foe
Word root: from a primary (to hate);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus is saying to His enemies, “You did not win.”
Revelation 11:13
And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: δέκατον (dekaton), “a tenth”
Basic meaning: tenth. Strong’s: tenth.
KJV translates it as: tenth
Word root: ordinal from G1176 (δέκα);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The tenth part symbolizes what rightfully belongs to God, a portion of honor, worship, and recognition that the system (the great city, or Babylon-like religious/legalistic structure) had robbed Him of.”
In this verse: ἔμφοβοι (emphoboi), “terrified”
Basic meaning: afraid. Strong’s: in fear, i.e. alarmed.
KJV translates it as: affrighted, afraid, tremble
Word root: from G1722 (ἐν) and G5401 (φόβος);
In this verse: δόξαν (doxan), “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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The faithful remnant gives glory to God, recognizing the power of the cross.”
In this verse: θεῷ (theō), “God”
Basic meaning: God. Strong’s: figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
KJV translates it as: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward)
Word root: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity;
Revelation 11:14
The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: ἔρχεται (erchetai), “is coming”
Basic meaning: to come/go. Strong’s: to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively).
KJV translates it as: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next …
Word root: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur);
Revelation 11:15
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: βασιλεία (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);
Text note: this word follows the modern critical text (NA28); the Textus Receptus behind the KJV reads differently here.
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus now holds sole authority as the Anointed King reign over an everlasting Kingdom.”
In this verse: κόσμου (kosmou), “world”
Basic meaning: world. Strong’s: orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally)).
KJV translates it as: adorning, world
Word root: probably from the base of G2865 (κομίζω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The kingdoms of the world are now His, redeemed by His blood.”
In this verse: κυρίου (kuriou), “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);
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);
Revelation 11:16
And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,
Greek words · 2
In this verse: θρόνου (thronou), “throne [of]”
Basic meaning: throne. Strong’s: a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate.
KJV translates it as: seat, throne
Word root: from (to sit);
In this verse: προσεκύνησαν (prosekunēsan), “worshiped”
Basic meaning: to worship. Strong’s: to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore).
KJV translates it as: worship
Word root: from G4314 (πρός) and a probable derivative of G2965 (κύων) (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand);
Revelation 11:17
Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: κύριε (kurie), “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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Colossians 2:6–7 “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” Thanksgiving flows out of faith, to be “rooted in Christ” means to live in thankfulness.”
In this verse: δύναμίν (dunamin), “power”
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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself.” Matthew 28:18 “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” Jesus didn’t seize power like worldly kings, He surrendered to the cross in obedience, and because of that, He was exalted to the highest place ( Philippians 2:8–9 ).”
Revelation 11:18
And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: ὀργή (orgē), “wrath”
Basic meaning: wrath. Strong’s: properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment.
KJV translates it as: anger, indignation, vengeance, wrath
Word root: from G3713 (ὀρέγομαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus has the authority to pour out wrath through His blood, yet He offers grace to those who believe.”
In this verse: δούλοις (doulois), “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);
In this verse: προφήταις (prophētais), “prophets”
Basic meaning: prophet. Strong’s: a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.
KJV translates it as: prophet
Word root: from a compound of G4253 (πρό) and G5346 (φημί);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Luke 24:27 – Jesus expounds to the disciples “in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself,” confirming the prophets pointed to Him.”
In this verse: ἁγίοις (hagiois), “saints”
Basic meaning: holy. Strong’s: sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated).
KJV translates it as: (most) holy (one, thing), saint
Word root: from (an awful thing) (compare G53 (ἁγνός), G2282 (θάλπω));
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The resurrection of some Old Testament saints shows that the judgment of the dead had begun with Jesus finished work.”
Revelation 11:19
And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: ναὸς (naos), “temple”
Basic meaning: temple. Strong’s: a fane, shrine, temple.
KJV translates it as: shrine, temple
Word root: from a primary (to dwell);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The opened temple reveals the completed access we have through Jesus’ finished work.”
In this verse: θεοῦ (theou), “of God”
Basic meaning: God. Strong’s: figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
KJV translates it as: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward)
Word root: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity;
In this verse: κιβωτὸς (kibōtos), “ark”
Basic meaning: ark. Strong’s: a box, i.e. the sacred ark and that of Noah.
KJV translates it as: ark
Word root: of uncertain derivation;
In this verse: διαθήκης (diathēkēs), “covenant”
Basic meaning: covenant. Strong’s: properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will).
KJV translates it as: covenant, testament
Word root: from G1303 (διατίθεμαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Hebrews 9:4 “… the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna , and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant …” These three items represent God's full redemptive plan , all fulfilled in Jesus. what do we see from these three elements in the ark?”