Revelation 15:1
And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: σημεῖον (sēmeion), “sign”
Basic meaning: sign. Strong’s: an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.
KJV translates it as: miracle, sign, token, wonder
Word root: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of G4591 (σημαίνω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The sign is “marvellous” because it reveals not doom, but divine justice completed through the Lamb.”
In this verse: θυμὸς (thumos), “wrath”
Basic meaning: wrath. Strong’s: passion (as if breathing hard).
KJV translates it as: fierceness, indignation, wrath
Word root: from G2380 (θύω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“These plagues represent the fullness of wrath that Christ bore on behalf of mankind ( Isa. 53:4–6; Rev. 5:9 ).”
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;
Revelation 15:2
And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: πυρὶ (puri), “with 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!
“This isn’t a scene of destruction but of power, purity, and purpose.”
In this verse: νικῶντας (nikōntas), “conquering”
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);
In this verse: θηρίου (thēriou), “beast”
Basic meaning: wild animal. Strong’s: a dangerous animal.
KJV translates it as: (venomous, wild) beast
Word root: diminutive from the same as G2339 (θήρα);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The saints, the Church, overcome the world system through faith, just as Jesus did ( 1 John 5:4–5 ).They do not conform to the image or thinking of the beast ( Rom. 12:2 ).”
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;
Revelation 15:3
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: δούλου (doulou), “servant”
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: ἔργα (erga), “works”
Basic meaning: work. Strong’s: toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act.
KJV translates it as: deed, doing, labour, work
Word root: from a primary (but obsolete) (to work);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““Great and marvellous are Thy works” points directly to the finished work of Jesus.”
In this verse: δίκαιαι (dikaiai), “Righteous”
Basic meaning: just. Strong’s: equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively).
KJV translates it as: just, meet, right(-eous)
Word root: from G1349 (δίκη);
In this verse: ἀληθιναὶ (alēthinai), “true [are]”
Basic meaning: true. Strong’s: truthful.
KJV translates it as: true
Word root: from G227 (ἀληθής);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““...Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.” Jesus is acknowledged as King of the redeemed, and the saints declare His finished work as perfect and true ( Rev. 19:11; Heb. 10:10 ).”
Revelation 15:4
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: κύριε (kurie), “O 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
“Exodus 40:34 , “Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.””
In this verse: δοξάσει (doxasei), “will glorify”
Basic meaning: to glorify. Strong’s: to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application).
KJV translates it as: (make) glorify(-ious), full of (have) glory, honour, magnify
Word root: from G1391 (δόξα);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads δοξάσῃ (doxasē) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
In this verse: προσκυνήσουσιν (proskunēsousin), “will worship”
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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Judgement bring Righteousness - lead to Worship!”
Revelation 15:5
And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:
Greek words · 1
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
“This is the spiritual temple, the Body of Christ.”
Revelation 15:6
And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
Greek words · 4
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);
In this verse: λίνον (linon), “linen”
Basic meaning: linen/wick. Strong’s: flax, i.e. (by implication) "linen".
KJV translates it as: linen
Word root: probably a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 19:7–8 – “...for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and His wife hath made herself ready... arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.””
In this verse: καθαρὸν (katharon), “pure”
Basic meaning: clean. Strong’s: clean (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: clean, clear, pure
Word root: of uncertain affinity;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This verse refer to the Seven Spirits of God, this is the attributes holy Spirit is working in- but this verse is about Holy Spirit in the Bride making us pure for Jesus our husband.”
In this verse: στήθη (stēthē), “chests”
Basic meaning: chest. Strong’s: the (entire external) bosom, i.e. chest.
KJV translates it as: breast
Word root: from G2476 (ἵστημι) (as standing prominently);
Revelation 15:7
And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: φιάλας (phialas), “bowls”
Basic meaning: bowl. Strong’s: a broad shallow cup ("phial").
KJV translates it as: vial
Word root: of uncertain affinity;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The passage in Revelation 15:7 mentions one of the four living creatures giving the seven golden vials (bowls) full of the wrath of God to the seven angels.”
In this verse: θυμοῦ (thumou), “wrath”
Basic meaning: wrath. Strong’s: passion (as if breathing hard).
KJV translates it as: fierceness, indignation, wrath
Word root: from G2380 (θύω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“These vials aren’t “future nuclear plagues” but the outpouring of the Cross, where Jesus took wrath on Himself and revealed judgment already finished ( John 12:31–32 ).”
In this verse: ζῶντος (zōntos), “is living”
Basic meaning: to live. Strong’s: to live (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick
Word root: a primary verb;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Together, this shows Jesus the Living Word giving expression through the Holy Spirit in fullness.”
Revelation 15:8
And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
Greek words · 3
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
“Jesus in the Spirit Realm = Victory Over Sin and Death While the temple is shut, Jesus descends into the depths to deal with sin and death at their root.”
In this verse: δόξης (doxēs), “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
“This vision reflects the finished judgment through Jesus’ blood, the glory of God now filling the new temple.”
In this verse: δυνάμεως (dunameōs), “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
“The plagues are not doom for the saints, but the very thing that opened the temple, granting us eternal access to God’s glory and power through Jesus’ sacrifice.”