Revelation 19:1
And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
Greek words · 3
In this verse: σωτηρία (sōtēria), “salvation”
Basic meaning: salvation. Strong’s: rescue or safety (physically or morally).
KJV translates it as: deliver, health, salvation, save, saving
Word root: feminine of a derivative of G4990 (σωτήρ) as (properly, abstract) noun;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Salvation is only through Jesus, Once Babylon (the old religious order) is judged and removed, salvation is revealed in its true form: Jesus didn’t come to patch up the old, He came to fulfill it, then replace it with something better and eternal.”
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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“His victory is also our inheritance, We share in His glory ( Romans 8:17, ) we are given honour through adoption ( John 1:12, ) we are empowered by His Spirit ( Acts 1:8, ) and we reign with Him in heavenly places ( Ephesians 2:6 ) How wonderful!”
In this verse: δύναμις (dunamis), “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
“Glory, honour, and power” follow salvation.”
Revelation 19:2
For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: δίκαιαι (dikaiai), “righteous [are]”
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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“John 19:30 – “It is finished.” God’s righteous judgment was poured out on Jesus so we could be spared.”
In this verse: κρίσεις (kriseis), “judgments”
Basic meaning: judgment. Strong’s: decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law).
KJV translates it as: accusation, condemnation, damnation, judgment
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Judgments was made on the Cross and they where right and fair, Jesus bore the judgment of sin on the cross once and for all ( Isaiah 53:5-6, 1 Peter 2:24 ).”
In this verse: πόρνην (pornēn), “prostitute”
Basic meaning: prostitute. Strong’s: a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater.
KJV translates it as: harlot, whore
Word root: feminine of G4205 (πόρνος);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“We see the “great whore” symbolizes the false religious system, Babylon’s corrupt temple worship that prostituted itself to power, wealth, and idolatry.”
Revelation 19:3
And again they said, Alleluia And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: καπνὸς (kapnos), “smoke”
Basic meaning: smoke. Strong’s: smoke.
KJV translates it as: smoke
Word root: of uncertain affinity;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Her smoke rising “forever” shows that there is no return, no rebuilding of what Jesus has already replaced with something better.”
Revelation 19:4
And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: προσεκύνησαν (prosekunēsan), “they 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);
In this verse: θρόνῳ (thronō), “throne”
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);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads θρόνου (thronou) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The worship is directed to God who sits on the throne, and we now understand through the finished work of the cross that Jesus is that God.”
Revelation 19:5
And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: θρόνου (thronou), “throne”
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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“In Revelation 19:5 we read "a voice came out of the throne" and in verse10 we see "The voice" from the throne is the Holy Spirit.”
In this verse: δοῦλοι (douloi), “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);
Revelation 19:6
And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Greek words · 3
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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“( Luke 1:17 ) Jesus voice is the saints "many waters" echoing Jesus Spirit and message to the lost (Rev. 1:15): The worship of the saints now echoes the voice of Jesus Himself, we are one with Him.”
In this verse: κύριος (kurios), “[the] 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
“1 Timothy 6:15 “…the King of kings, and Lord of lords.””
In this verse: θεὸς (theos), “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 19:7
Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Greek words · 2
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
“Colossians 1:27 “Christ in you, the hope of glory.””
In this verse: γυνὴ (gunē), “bride”
Basic meaning: woman. Strong’s: a woman; specially, a wife.
KJV translates it as: wife, woman
Word root: probably from the base of G1096 (γίνομαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““ The Marriage of the Lamb is Come” indicate to the Cross, the Unification of the Bride with the Groom.”
Revelation 19:8
And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: καθαρόν· (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
“She is clothed in His righteousness, made pure by the blood of the Lamb.”
In this verse: ἁγίων (hagiōn), “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
““ Righteousness of Saints” this is not their own righteousness, but Jesus in them that makes them righteousness.”
Revelation 19:9
And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: λόγοι (logoi), “words”
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);
In this verse: ἀληθινοὶ (alēthinoi), “true”
Basic meaning: true. Strong’s: truthful.
KJV translates it as: true
Word root: from G227 (ἀληθής);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“This is the true Passover meal fulfilled ( Luke 22:15–20 ).”
Revelation 19:10
And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Greek words · 3
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
“When the angel says, “for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy,” the Spirit declaring, “I serve just as you do, Jesus.”
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
“I saw in a prophetic vision the voice from the throne as the Holy Spirit, the Helper and Guide who always points us to Jesus.”
In this verse: προφητείας.¶ (prophēteias), “of 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
“When the angel says, “for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy,” the Spirit declaring, “I serve just as you do, Jesus.”
Revelation 19:11
And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: πιστὸς (pistos), “Faithful”
Basic meaning: faithful. Strong’s: objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.
KJV translates it as: believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true
Word root: from G3982 (πείθω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus is faithful to the Father’s will and true to the covenant.”
In this verse: ἀληθινός (alēthinos), “True”
Basic meaning: true. Strong’s: truthful.
KJV translates it as: true
Word root: from G227 (ἀληθής);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus is faithful to the Father’s will and true to the covenant.”
In this verse: δικαιοσύνῃ (dikaiosunē), “righteousness”
Basic meaning: righteousness. Strong’s: equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification.
KJV translates it as: righteousness
Word root: from G1342 (δίκαιος);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Through the blood of the Lamb, judgment has been rendered, sin condemned in the flesh, righteousness established.”
Revelation 19:12
His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
Greek words · 2
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;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 1:14 “His eyes were as a flame of fire...””
In this verse: διαδήματα (diadēmata), “royal crowns”
Basic meaning: diadem. Strong’s: a "diadem" (as bound about the head).
KJV translates it as: crown
Word root: from a compound of G1223 (διά) and G1210 (δέω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Not only does this indicate Him being the Head of the Body, but the many crowns indicate our inclusiveness in riding with Him in victory.”
Revelation 19:13
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: αἵματι (aimati), “in 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
“Jesus the Word-His Blood Atoned!”
In this verse: λόγος (logos), “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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus the Word-His Blood Atoned!”
Revelation 19:14
And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: λευκοῖς (leukois), “white”
Basic meaning: white. Strong’s: white.
KJV translates it as: white
Word root: from ("light");
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Rev 6:11; 7:9, 13–14; 19:8, 14 – Saints appear in white robes, representing righteousness through Christ.”
In this verse: καθαρόν (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
“Pure Army - Followed Christ!”
Revelation 19:15
And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: πατάξῃ (pataxē), “He may strike down”
Basic meaning: to strike. Strong’s: to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally).
KJV translates it as: smite, strike
Word root: probably prolongation from G3817 (παίω);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads πατάσσῃ (patassē) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Rev 19:15, 21 Sword again comes from His mouth to strike the nations.”
In this verse: θυμοῦ (thumou), “fury”
Basic meaning: wrath. Strong’s: passion (as if breathing hard).
KJV translates it as: fierceness, indignation, wrath
Word root: from G2380 (θύω);
In this verse: ὀργῆς (orgēs), “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
“We also se "The winepress" inidacte the crushing of sin through the cross, Jesus bore the full wrath of God in His own body.”
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 19:16
And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King Of Kings, And Lord Of Lords.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: μηρὸν (mēron), “thigh”
Basic meaning: thigh. Strong’s: a thigh.
KJV translates it as: thigh
Word root: perhaps a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“His vesture and His thigh, A Place of authority and power.”
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
“Jesus is revealed here primarily as King of kings and Lord of lords, the supreme ruler over all creation.”
Revelation 19:17
And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ὀρνέοις (orneois), “birds”
Basic meaning: bird. Strong’s: a birdling.
KJV translates it as: bird, fowl
Word root: neuter of a presumed derivative of G3733 (ὄρνις);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Let us look at the redemptive use of bird imagery, and yes, there are Christ-centered, Spirit-filled examples of birds (fowls) that symbolize the Church, the Kingdom, or God's care.”
In this verse: δεῖπνον (deipnon), “supper”
Basic meaning: dinner. Strong’s: dinner, i.e. the chief meal (usually in the evening).
KJV translates it as: feast, supper
Word root: from the same as G1160 (δαπάνη);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The Marriage Supper is the fulfillment, eternal unity, one Spirit with Jesus ( 1 Corinthians 6:17 ).”
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 19:18
That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: σάρκας (sarkas), “[the] flesh”
Basic meaning: flesh. Strong’s: flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such).
KJV translates it as: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly)
Word root: probably from the base of G4563 (σαρόω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus clearly teaches in John 6:53–56 : “Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you...”
In this verse: χιλιάρχων (chiliarchōn), “of commanders”
Basic meaning: military officer. Strong’s: the commander of a thousand soldiers ("chiliarch"; i.e. colonel.
KJV translates it as: (chief, high) captain
Word root: from G5507 (χίλιοι) and G757 (ἄρχω);
In this verse: ἐλευθέρων (eleutherōn), “free”
Basic meaning: free/freedom. Strong’s: unrestrained (to go at pleasure), i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability).
KJV translates it as: free (man, woman), at liberty
Word root: probably from the alternate of G2064 (ἔρχομαι);
In this verse: δούλων (doulōn), “slaves”
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);
Revelation 19:19
And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: θηρίον (thērion), “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);
In this verse: στρατεύματα (strateumata), “armies”
Basic meaning: troops. Strong’s: an armament, i.e. (by implication) a body of troops (more or less extensive or systematic).
KJV translates it as: army, soldier, man of war
Word root: from G4754 (στρατεύομαι);
Revelation 19:20
And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: σημεῖα (sēmeia), “signs”
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);
In this verse: προσκυνοῦντας (proskunountas), “worshiping”
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);
In this verse: ζῶντες (zōntes), “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;
In this verse: λίμνην (limnēn), “lake”
Basic meaning: lake. Strong’s: a pond (large or small).
KJV translates it as: lake
Word root: probably from G3040 (λιμήν) (through the idea of nearness of shore);
Revelation 19:21
And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἐχορτάσθησαν (echortasthēsan), “were filled”
Basic meaning: to feed. Strong’s: to fodder, i.e. (generally) to gorge (supply food in abundance).
KJV translates it as: feed, fill, satisfy
Word root: from G5528 (χόρτος);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 19:17-18 “The fowls shall be filled with their flesh.””
In this verse: σαρκῶν (sarkōn), “flesh”
Basic meaning: flesh. Strong’s: flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such).
KJV translates it as: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly)
Word root: probably from the base of G4563 (σαρόω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The birds eating the flesh symbolize the final defeat and consumption of evil by God’s people and angels.”