Revelation 2:1
Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias), “church”
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!
“It is as though Jesus is saying, “Holy Spirit, take My truth and write, reveal Me to Ephesus.” The phrase “of the church” identifies the recipients as His ekklesia, His Bride, the covenant community called out for Himself.”
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!
“Stars , ἀστήρ (astēr) Light-bearer; witness; source of guidance; glory”
In this verse: λυχνιῶν (luchniōn), “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 , λυχνία (lychnia) Lampstand; bearer of light; vessel of illumination Christ firmly holds the full covenant witness in His authority and actively dwells at the very center of His purified, light-bearing people.”
Revelation 2:2
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
Greek words · 3
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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Works – ἔργα (erga) Actions, deeds, conduct, or accomplishments.”
In this verse: κόπον (kopon), “labor”
Basic meaning: labor. Strong’s: a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains.
KJV translates it as: labour, + trouble, weariness
Word root: from G2875 (κόπτω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Labour / Labouring – κόπος (kopos) Toil, hard work, effort, or weariness from diligent work.”
In this verse: ὑπομονήν (hupomonēn), “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!
“Patience / Endurance – ὑπομονή (hypomonē) Steadfastness, perseverance, endurance under pressure or trial.”
Revelation 2:3
And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: ὑπομονὴν (hupomonēn), “perseverance”
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!
“Patience (ὑπομονή / hypomonē) – steadfast endurance under trials; the quality of persevering without giving up.”
Revelation 2:4
Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: ἀγάπην (agapēn), “love”
Basic meaning: love. Strong’s: love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast.
KJV translates it as: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love
Word root: from G25 (ἀγαπάω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Love (ἀγάπην / agapēn) – self-giving, covenant love; devoted affection rooted in relationship, not emotion alone.”
Revelation 2:5
Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: μετανόησον (metanoēson), “do repent”
Basic meaning: to repent. Strong’s: to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction).
KJV translates it as: repent
Word root: from G3326 (μετά) and G3539 (νοιέω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““Repent” (μετανόησον – metanóeō) To change the mind, to turn one’s inner direction.”
In this verse: λυχνίαν (luchnian), “lampstand”
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!
““Remove thy candlestick” (κινήσω τὴν λυχνίαν σου – kinēsō tēn lychnían sou) To move, displace, or shift.”
Revelation 2:6
But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate.
Greek words · 1
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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““The deeds” τὰ ἔργα (ta erga), works, practices, actions that produce fruit”
Revelation 2:7
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: νικῶντι (nikōnti), “overcoming”
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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““To him that overcometh” τῷ νικῶντι (tō nikōnti), the one continually overcoming; victory through faith, endurance, and union with Christ.”
In this verse: ξύλου (xulou), “tree”
Basic meaning: wood. Strong’s: timber (as fuel or material); by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance.
KJV translates it as: staff, stocks, tree, wood
Word root: from another form of the base of G3582 (ξέστης);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““The tree of life” τοῦ ξύλου τῆς ζωῆς (tou xylou tēs zōēs), source of eternal life; Christ Himself as life-giver.”
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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““The tree of life” τοῦ ξύλου τῆς ζωῆς (tou xylou tēs zōēs), source of eternal life; Christ Himself as life-giver.”
Revelation 2:8
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias), “church”
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!
“Ἐκκλησία (ekklēsia) Called-out assembly.”
In this verse: ἔζησεν· (ezēsen), “came to life”
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;
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Καὶ ἔζησεν (kai ezēsen) And lived again.”
Revelation 2:9
I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
Greek words · 2
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);
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!
“Works / deeds – τὰ ἔργα (ta erga): actions, both visible and spiritual.”
In this verse: σατανᾶ (satana), “of Satan”
Basic meaning: Satan. Strong’s: the accuser, i.e. the devil.
KJV translates it as: Satan
Word root: of Chaldee origin corresponding to H04566 (with the definite affix);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Those who reject Him, though claiming covenantal identity, are called the συναγωγή Σατανᾶ (synagōgē Satanā – synagogue of Satan), representing opposition to God’s kingdom, deceit, and spiritual corruption.”
Revelation 2:10
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: διάβολος (diabolos), “devil”
Basic meaning: devilish/the Devil. Strong’s: a traducer; specially, Satan (compare H07854).
KJV translates it as: false accuser, devil, slanderer
Word root: from G1225 (διαβάλλω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Devil – διάβολος (diabolos) : accuser, slanderer, one who opposes God’s work.”
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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Faithful – πιστός (pistos) : loyal, trustworthy, steadfast in trust.”
In this verse: στέφανον (stephanon), “crown”
Basic meaning: crown. Strong’s: a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, G1238 (διάδημα)), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: crown
Word root: from an apparently primary (to twine or wreathe);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Crown – στέφανος (stephanos) : victor’s crown, reward of triumph.”
Revelation 2:11
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: νικῶν (nikōn), “overcoming”
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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Overcometh – νικῶν (nikōn) : conquers, prevails, remains faithful in trials.”
In this verse: θανάτου (thanatou), “death”
Basic meaning: death. Strong’s: (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: X deadly, (be…) death
Word root: from G2348 (θνήσκω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Second death – ὁ δεύτερος θάνατος (ho deuteros thanatos) : eternal separation from God; final spiritual death.”
Revelation 2:12
And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges
Greek words · 2
In this verse: Περγάμῳ (Pergamō), “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!
“Revelation 2:12 reveals Jesus speaking to the church in Pergamos as the One who wields the sharp, two-edged sword, the living Word of God that both saves and judges.”
In this verse: ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias), “church”
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
“Pergamos, a city of “height” and authority, symbolizes places of power where deception and idolatry can infiltrate the Church; here, Jesus’ Word cuts clearly, exposing hidden sin and false teaching while offering grace to those who receive Him.”
Revelation 2:13
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: σατανᾶ (satana), “of Satan [is]”
Basic meaning: Satan. Strong’s: the accuser, i.e. the devil.
KJV translates it as: Satan
Word root: of Chaldee origin corresponding to H04566 (with the definite affix);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Satan’s seat – “θρόνον Σατανᾶ” (thronon Satana) – authority, stronghold of opposition”
In this verse: πίστιν (pistin), “faith”
Basic meaning: faith. Strong’s: persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself.
KJV translates it as: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity
Word root: from G3982 (πείθω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Faith – “πίστιν” (pistin) – trust, loyalty, commitment to Christ”
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;
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“"martyr" μάρτυς (martys), “one who gives their life for their witness of Jesus Christ.””
In this verse: πιστός (pistos), “faithful [one]”
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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Faithful martyr – “μαρτυρῶν πιστός” (martyron pistos) – witness unto death, steadfast believer”
Revelation 2:14
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: Βαλαάμ (Balaam), “of Balaam”
Basic meaning: Balaam. Strong’s: Balaam, a Mesopotamian (symbolic of a false teacher).
KJV translates it as: Balaam
Word root: of Hebrew origin (H01109);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Revelation 2:14 delivers a sober warning from Jesus to believers against subtle but deadly compromise, exposing the doctrine of Balaam as a pattern of spiritual corruption that does not deny God outright but seduces His people through mixture, idolatry, and misplaced freedom.”
In this verse: Βαλὰκ (Balak), “Balak”
Basic meaning: Balak. Strong’s: Balak, a Moabite.
KJV translates it as: Balac
Word root: of Hebrew origin (H01111);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Just as Balaam instructed Balak to place a stumbling block before Israel enticing them into idol worship and immorality, so false teaching within the Church leads believers away from covenant faithfulness by blending truth with pleasure, gain, and control.”
In this verse: σκάνδαλον (skandalon), “a snare”
Basic meaning: stumbling block. Strong’s: a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin).
KJV translates it as: occasion to fall (of stumbling), offence, thing that offends, stumblingblock
Word root: ("scandal"); probably from a derivative of G2578 (κάμπτω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Cast a stumblingblock (ballein skandalon), To set a trap, entice into sin, cause spiritual collapse.”
Revelation 2:15
So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: Νικολαϊτῶν (Nikolaitōn), “Nicolaitans”
Basic meaning: Nicolaitan. Strong’s: a Nicolaite, i.e. adherent of Nicolaus.
KJV translates it as: Nicolaitane
Word root: from G3532 (Νικόλαος);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Nicolaitanes , Nikolaitōn, Followers of a corrupt teaching; linked to domination over people and moral compromise.”
Revelation 2:16
Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: μετανόησον (metanoēson), “do repent”
Basic meaning: to repent. Strong’s: to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction).
KJV translates it as: repent
Word root: from G3326 (μετά) and G3539 (νοιέω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“The command metanoēson (“repent”) is addressed to the faithful leadership and body to those who “have them” among them, meaning they have allowed error to remain unchallenged.”
Revelation 2:17
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: πνεῦμα (pneuma), “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!
“The Spirit , pneuma (Πνεῦμα): breath, wind, life; here, the Holy Spirit, source of revelation and guidance.”
In this verse: μάννα (manna), “manna”
Basic meaning: manna. Strong’s: manna (i.e. man), an edible gum.
KJV translates it as: manna
Word root: of Hebrew origin (H04478);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““Will I give to eat of the hidden manna” Jesus offers spiritual nourishment hidden from the natural man, only revealed by the Spirit ( 1 Corinthians 2:9–10 ).”
In this verse: λευκήν (leukēn), “white”
Basic meaning: white. Strong’s: white.
KJV translates it as: white
Word root: from ("light");
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“White stone , lithos leukos (λίθος λευκός): stone, white, pure; symbol of victory, approval, and divine acceptance.”
In this verse: καινὸν (kainon), “new”
Basic meaning: new.
KJV translates it as: new
Word root: of uncertain affinity; new (especially in freshness; while G3501 (νέος) is properly so with respect to age
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“New name , kainon onoma (καινὸν ὄνομα): new, fresh; God-given spiritual identity or character uniquely revealed to the believer.”
Revelation 2:18
And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias), “church”
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!
“Church , ekklēsias (ἐκκλησίας): the called-out assembly; those summoned by God, not a building but a people.”
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;
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Son of God , Huios tou Theou (Υἱὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ): the divine Son; emphasizing Christ’s authority, deity, and right to judge.”
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!
“Like a flame of fire , hōs phloga pyros (ὡς φλόγα πυρός): fire-flame; penetrating, purifying, searching vision that exposes truth and falsehood.”
Revelation 2:19
I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἀγάπην (agapēn), “love”
Basic meaning: love. Strong’s: love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast.
KJV translates it as: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love
Word root: from G25 (ἀγαπάω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““Charity” (ἀγάπη – agape) is God’s own love flowing through the Bride.”
In this verse: πίστιν (pistin), “faith”
Basic meaning: faith. Strong’s: persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself.
KJV translates it as: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity
Word root: from G3982 (πείθω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Faith , pistin (πίστιν): trust, reliance, faithful dependence; living confidence in God.”
Revelation 2:20
Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: γυναῖκα (gunaika), “woman”
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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Woman Jezebel – gunē Iezabel (γυνὴ Ἰεζάβελ): proper name; symbolic of false teaching and seduction.”
In this verse: Ἰεζάβελ (Iezabel), “Jezebel”
Basic meaning: Jezebel. Strong’s: Jezabel (i.e. Jezebel), a Tyrian woman (used as a synonym of a termagant or false teacher).
KJV translates it as: Jezabel
Word root: of Hebrew origin (H0348);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Woman Jezebel – gunē Iezabel (γυνὴ Ἰεζάβελ): proper name; symbolic of false teaching and seduction.”
In this verse: διδάσκει (didaskei), “she teaches”
Basic meaning: to teach. Strong’s: to teach (in the same broad application).
KJV translates it as: teach
Word root: a prolonged (causative) form of a primary verb (to learn);
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads διδάσκειν (didaskein) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“To teach – didaskō (διδάσκω): to instruct or guide.”
Revelation 2:21
And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: πορνείας (porneias), “sexual immorality”
Basic meaning: sexual sin. Strong’s: harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry.
KJV translates it as: fornication
Word root: from G4203 (πορνεύω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““Fornication” , porneias (πορνείας): sexual immorality; prophetically, spiritual adultery and idolatry.”
Revelation 2:22
Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: μετανοήσωσιν (metanoēsōsin), “they shall repent”
Basic meaning: to repent. Strong’s: to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction).
KJV translates it as: repent
Word root: from G3326 (μετά) and G3539 (νοιέω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““They repent” , metanoēsōsin (μετανοήσωσιν): to change the mind and direction; decisive turning.”
In this verse: ἔργων (ergōn), “deeds”
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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““Of their deeds” , ek tōn ergōn autōn (ἐκ τῶν ἔργων αὐτῶν): from their practices, works, and ways of living.”
Revelation 2:23
And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: θανάτῳ (thanatō), “death”
Basic meaning: death. Strong’s: (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: X deadly, (be…) death
Word root: from G2348 (θνήσκω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Death , thanatos (θάνατος): judicial death, a sentence resulting in separation and finality; often divine judgment.”
In this verse: καρδίας (kardias), “hearts”
Basic meaning: heart. Strong’s: the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle.
KJV translates it as: (+ broken-)heart(-ed)
Word root: prolonged from a primary (Latin cor, "heart");
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Hearts , kardia (καρδία): the center of thought, intention, will, and moral decision-making.”
Revelation 2:24
But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἔγνωσαν (egnōsan), “have known”
Basic meaning: to know. Strong’s: to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed).
KJV translates it as: allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand
Word root: a prolonged form of a primary verb;
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Known , ginōskō (γινώσκω): to perceive, recognize, or know by experience.”
In this verse: σατανᾶ (satana), “of Satan”
Basic meaning: Satan. Strong’s: the accuser, i.e. the devil.
KJV translates it as: Satan
Word root: of Chaldee origin corresponding to H04566 (with the definite affix);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Satan , Satanas (Σατανᾶς): the adversary, accuser, source of spiritual opposition and deception.”
Revelation 2:25
But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: ἥξω (hēxō), “I may come”
Basic meaning: to come/be present. Strong’s: to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: come
Word root: a primary verb;
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“I come , heōs an hēxō (ἕως ἂν ἥξω): until I arrive; the coming, appearing, or manifested presence of Christ, including His visitation or judgment.”
Revelation 2:26
And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Greek words · 2
In this verse: νικῶν (nikōn), “overcoming”
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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Overcometh , nikaō (νικάω): to conquer, prevail, or gain victory; to remain faithful despite pressure or opposition.”
In this verse: τέλους (telous), “[the] 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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Unto the end , achri telous (ἄχρι τέλους): to the completion, goal, or fulfillment; enduring faithfully until the appointed finish.”
Revelation 2:27
And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: συντρίβεται (suntribetai), “are broken in pieces”
Basic meaning: to break. Strong’s: to crush completely, i.e. to shatter (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: break (in pieces), broken to shivers (+ -hearted), bruise
Word root: from G4862 (σύν) and the base of G5147 (τρίβος);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Broken , suntribō (συντρίβω): to shatter, crush, or smash completely; decisive overthrow.”
In this verse: πατρός (patros), “Father”
Basic meaning: father. Strong’s: a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote).
KJV translates it as: father, parent
Word root: apparently a primary word;
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Father , patēr (πατήρ): source, origin, and supreme authority from whom rule and power proceed.”
Revelation 2:28
And I will give him the morning star.
Greek words · 1
In this verse: ἀστέρα (astera), “star”
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);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“In the New Testament, Jesus openly identifies Himself as “the bright and morning star” (Revelation 22:16), and Peter describes the morning star rising in the heart as Christ revealed within believers (2 Peter 1:19).”
Revelation 2:29
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Greek words · 1
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);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
““Unto the churches” , tais ekklēsiais (ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις): the called-out assembly; the corporate Body of Christ across all places and times.”