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Revelation 3:10 Word play in Philadelphia
1. Revelation 3:10 Word play in Philadelphia
2. Verses with Greek
Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; [kjv]
και τω αγγελω της εν φιλαδελφεια εκκλησιας γραψον ταδε λεγει ο αγιος ο αληθινος ο εχων την κλειν δαυιδ ο ανοιγων και ουδεις κλεισει και κλειων και ουδεις ανοιγει [gnt]
3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. [kjv]
οιδα σου τα εργα ιδου δεδωκα ενωπιον σου θυραν ηνεωγμενην ην ουδεις δυναται κλεισαι αυτην οτι μικραν εχεις δυναμιν και ετηρησας μου τον λογον και ουκ ηρενησω το ονομα μου [gnt]
3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. [kjv]
ιδου διδω εκ της συναγωγης του σατανα των λεγοντων εαυτους ιουδαιους ειναι και ουκ εισιν αλλα ψευδονται ιδου ποιησω αυτους ινα ηξουσιν και προσκυνησουσιν ενωπιον των ποδων σου και γνωσιν οτι εγω ηγαπησα σε [gnt]
3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. [kjv]
οτι ετηρησας τον λογον της υπομονης μου καγω σε τηρησω εκ της ωρας του πειρασμου της μελλουσης ερχεσθαι επι της οικουμενης ολης πειρασαι τους κατοικουντας επι της γης [gnt]
3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. [kjv]
ερχομαι ταχυ κρατει ο εχεις ινα μηδεις λαβη τον στεφανον σου [gnt]
3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. [kjv]
ο νικων ποιησω αυτον στυλον εν τω ναω του θεου μου και εξω ου μη εξελθη ετι και γραψω επ αυτον το ονομα του θεου μου και το ονομα της πολεως του θεου μου της καινης ιερουσαλημ η καταβαινουσα εκ του ουρανου απο του θεου μου και το ονομα μου το καινον [gnt]
3. Seven Churches in Revelation
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. [kjv]
λεγουσης ο βλεπεις γραψον εις βιβλιον και πεμψον ταις επτα εκκλησιαις εις εφεσον και εις σμυρναν και εις περγαμον και εις θυατειρα και εις σαρδεις και εις φιλαδελφειαν και εις λαοδικειαν [gnt]
The seven letters to the seven churches of Revelation were written, from Jesus through John, to
actual churches in Asia Minor (western Turkey today).
1. City: Ephesus
2. City: Smyrna/Izmir
3. Pergamum/Pergamus
4. Thyatira
5: Sardus
6. Philadelphia : Revelation 3:10 Word play in Philadelphia (this page)
7. Laodicea
4. Revelation 3:10 Word play in Philadelphia
Here is a verse in the letter to the church at
Philadelphia in the book of
Revelation.
Revelation 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. [kjv]
οτι ετηρησας τον λογον της υπομονης μου καγω σε τηρησω εκ της ωρας του πειρασμου της μελλουσης ερχεσθαι επι της οικουμενης ολης πειρασαι τους κατοικουντας επι της γης [gnt]
In part,since the Greek word translated
"from" is
"εκ" ≈ "out", some would claim that the words in Greek are an indication of the
rapture. Others would argue that this claim is not valid.
Let us use logic, linguistics, word play, and, of course, the Greek language to investigate.
As is often the case, many want a definitive "
yes" or "
no" answer. The reality is often just indications of higher or lower probabilities. The
bottom line question is this.
Does the reality of the answer really matter from an eternal perspective?
5. Revelation 3:7
KJV: And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
Greek: και τω αγγελω της εν φιλαδελφεια εκκλησιας γραψον ταδε λεγει ο αγιος ο αληθινος ο εχων την κλειδα του δαβιδ κλειν δαυιδ ο ανοιγων και ουδεις κλειει κλεισει και κλειει κλειων και ουδεις ανοιγει
6. Revelation 3:7 Philadelphia
Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; [kjv]
και τω αγγελω της εν φιλαδελφεια εκκλησιας γραψον ταδε λεγει ο αγιος ο αληθινος ο εχων την κλειν δαυιδ ο ανοιγων και ουδεις κλεισει και κλειων και ουδεις ανοιγει [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"φίλος" ≈ "that which is loved or important, friend" and is the source of the English name
"Phillip".
The ancient Greek word
"ἀδελφός" ≈ "brother, male sibling" and comes from the Greek word parts that mean, literally, "
same womb".
Putting the two words together, one gets
"Philadelphia" as
"love of brothers" or
"brotherly love", part of the Pennsylvania of the Quaker William Penn.
7. Revelation 3:7 Open and shut case
Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; [kjv]
και τω αγγελω της εν φιλαδελφεια εκκλησιας γραψον ταδε λεγει ο αγιος ο αληθινος ο εχων την κλειν δαυιδ ο ανοιγων και ουδεις κλεισει και κλειων και ουδεις ανοιγει [gnt]
The Greek translated as
"angel" is that of
"messenger". The "
to" is inferred from the (
dative) "
(with respect to) the"
"angel" or
"messenger"
The Greek words for
"key" and
"close" are closely related. A
"key" was used to
"shut" something that would otherwise be "
open".
8. Revelation 3:7 Open and shut case
Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; [kjv]
και τω αγγελω της εν φιλαδελφεια εκκλησιας γραψον ταδε λεγει ο αγιος ο αληθινος ο εχων την κλειν δαυιδ ο ανοιγων και ουδεις κλεισει και κλειων και ουδεις ανοιγει [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"ἀνοίγω" ≈ "open" and comes from two Greek words.
"ἀνα" ≈ "up, upwards".
"οἴγω" ≈ "open".
The modern Greek word
"ανοίγω" (a-NEE-go) ≈ "open"
9. Church at Philadelphia
Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; [kjv]
In Revelation, the "
church" at
"Philadelphia" has "
the"
"key" of David.
"He that opens, no man shuts"
"He that shuts, no man opens"
What is
"opened" or
"closed"? Might it be related to the following?
Narrow gate and the wide area.
The Gates of Hell.
10. Bottomless pit
Revelation 9:1 And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. [kjv]
και ο πεμπτος αγγελος εσαλπισεν και ειδον αστερα εκ του ουρανου πεπτωκοτα εις την γην και εδοθη αυτω η κλεις του φρεατος της αβυσσου [gnt]
… clavis putei abyssi [v]
… keye … pit of depnesse … [wy]
20:1 And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. [kjv]
και ειδον αγγελον καταβαινοντα εκ του ουρανου εχοντα την κλειν της αβυσσου και αλυσιν μεγαλην επι την χειρα αυτου [gnt]
The
"key" to the bottomless pit is
singular,
not plural, in two verses in Revelation.
11. Revelation 9:1
KJV: And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.
Greek: και ο πεμπτος αγγελος εσαλπισεν και ειδον αστερα εκ του ουρανου πεπτωκοτα εις την γην και εδοθη αυτω η κλεις του φρεατος της αβυσσου
Latin: et quintus angelus tuba cecinit et vidi stellam de caelo cecidisse in terram et data est illi clavis putei abyssi
Wycliffe: And the fyuethe aungel trumpide; and Y say, that a sterre hadde falle doun fro heuene in to erthe; and the keye of the pit of depnesse was youun to it.
Tyndale: And the fyfte angell blewe and I sawe a stare fall from heven vnto the erth. And to him was geven the kaye of the bottomlesse pytt.
12. Revelation 20:1
KJV: And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
Greek: και ειδον αγγελον καταβαινοντα εκ του ουρανου εχοντα την κλειδα κλειν της αβυσσου και αλυσιν μεγαλην επι την χειρα αυτου
Latin: et vidi angelum descendentem de caelo habentem clavem abyssi et catenam magnam in manu sua
Wycliffe: And Y say an aungel comynge doun fro heuene, hauynge the keie of depnesse, and a greet chayne in his hoond.
Luther: Und ich sah einen Engel vom Himmel fahren, der hatte den Schlüssel zum Abgrund und eine große Kette in seiner Hand
13. Word play
Word play, by
definition, is using words that sound like other words to convey some point. Often the point is humor in the form of puns.
Some people consider word play using puns as punishment. This statement itself is a
play on words.
| shake a tower |
take a shower |
| runny babbit |
bunny rabit |
| fighting a liar |
lighting a fire |
For example, a
Spoonerism, named for William Spooner (1844-1930), switches letters of words.
Word play, or play on words, is an important way to communicate. Paul uses it. Jesus uses it often in the Greek. Yes, almost everyone in the Eastern Mediterranean area, for over 350 years, had grown up learning Greek as well as their native language.
Play on words in Greek was done in ancient times.
14. Word play in ancient Greece
An interesting book on word play in ancient Greece is
Ο ΓΕΛΩΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΑΡΧΑΙΑΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ (
Laugher in Ancient Greece) by
Κωνσταντινος Πλευρης (
Konstantinos Plevris). This author has some outspoken and/or controversial views on some subjects but has done a lot of interesting and useful research on Greek history, language, etc.
Luke 6:21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. [kjv]
μακαριοι οι πεινωντες νυν οτι χορτασθησεσθε μακαριοι οι κλαιοντες νυν οτι γελασετε [gnt]
15. Luke 6:21
KJV: Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
Greek: μακαριοι οι πεινωντες νυν οτι χορτασθησεσθε μακαριοι οι κλαιοντες νυν οτι γελασετε
16. Ecclesiastes 3:4 Time to weep and laugh
Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; [kjv]
καιρος του κλαυσαι και καιρος του γελασαι καιρος του κοψασθαι και καιρος του ορχησασθαι [lxx]
The ancient Greek word
"γέλως" ≈ "laugh". The modern Greek word
"γέλως" (Y-los) ≈ "laughing".
The Greek word used here for "
dance" is the source of the English word
"orchestra".
There is a time to weep.
There is a time to laugh.
17. Word play
Word play example:
I couldn't figure out why the baseball kept getting larger, and larger, and larger. Then it hit me!
Word play example:
When drawing triangles, there are three points to keep in mind. Someone who does not get the word play might ask, "
Well, what are they?".
Many people are annoyed by word play. Word play does
not need to follow grammar or spelling rules. It is often used to convey added meaning in addition to the otherwise obvious meaning of the words used.
Note that a play on words is
not using the same root word to mean the same thing in different places. That is just normal word usage.
Are there any indications that we should be looking for word play in the verses in the letter to Philadelphia? In each verse possible play on words will be identified.
18. Hearing ears in Matthew
Matthew 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. [kjv]
13:9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. [kjv]
13:16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. [kjv]
13:43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. [kjv]
Some say that these verses mean that we are to
hear and understand the written words when
spoken. Jesus uses the same idea in Revelation where there are play on words (with added meaning) that one needs to hear to understand.
You to me: Listen!
Me to you: I'm all hears.
The phrase "
Lend me an ear" does not mean that you should cut off your ear and give it to me.
19. Matthew 11:15
KJV: He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Greek: ο εχων ωτα ακουειν ακουετω
20. Matthew 13:9
KJV: Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Greek: ο εχων ωτα ακουειν ακουετω
21. Matthew 13:16
KJV: But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
Greek: υμων δε μακαριοι οι οφθαλμοι οτι βλεπουσιν και τα ωτα υμων οτι ακουει ακουουσιν
22. Matthew 13:43
KJV: Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Greek: τοτε οι δικαιοι εκλαμψουσιν ως ο ηλιος εν τη βασιλεια του πατρος αυτων ο εχων ωτα ακουειν ακουετω
23. Word play in the GNT
Many word plays in the
GNT (Greek New Testament) have some interesting characteristics.
The words as used are not the usual inflections and do not appear often, sometimes nowhere else.
The words may be in a strange word order. This is allowed in Greek. The meaning is the same (according to Aristotle). But the word order may be needed to make the play on words work.
For example, in the fourth kingdom parable in Matthew 13, the not usual "
measures three" allows for a number of play on words while "
three measures" does not. In addition, the "
measures" needs to be a certain not usual measure.
24. Matthew 13:33 Play on words
Matthew 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. [kjv]
αλλην παραβολην ελαλησεν αυτοις ομοια εστιν η βασιλεια των ουρανων ζυμη ην λαβουσα γυνη ενεκρυψεν εις αλευρου σατα τρια εως ου εζυμωθη ολον [gnt]
Here are some play on word possibilities for (less usual)
"measures" "three" where the allusions meld together and need not be exact. These do not work for the (more usual)
"three" "measures".
Can you think of ways that these allusions might be
"encrypted" in the
"wheat" or
"meal"?
☐ Greek: σατα τρια (sata tria) as "measures three" (as written)
☐ Greek: σαταν τρια (satan tria) as "satan three"
☐ Greek: σαταρίς τρια (sataris tria) as "woman's headress three"
☐ Greek: στατηρα τρια (statira tria) as "temple tax coin three"
☐ Greek: στατηρα (statira) as "temple tax coin"
The Greek for
"wheat" or
"meal" appears to be a play on word allusion to "
freedom".
25. Hearing ears in Revelation
26. Revelation 2:7
KJV: 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: ο εχων ους ακουσατω τι το πνευμα λεγει ταις εκκλησιαις τω νικωντι δωσω αυτω φαγειν εκ του ξυλου της ζωης ο εστιν εν μεσω του παραδεισου τω παραδεισω του θεου
27. Revelation 2:11
KJV: 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: ο εχων ους ακουσατω τι το πνευμα λεγει ταις εκκλησιαις ο νικων ου μη αδικηθη εκ του θανατου του δευτερου
28. Revelation 2:17
KJV: 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: ο εχων ους ακουσατω τι το πνευμα λεγει ταις εκκλησιαις τω νικωντι δωσω αυτω φαγειν απο του μαννα του κεκρυμμενου και δωσω αυτω ψηφον λευκην και επι την ψηφον ονομα καινον γεγραμμενον ο ουδεις εγνω οιδεν ει μη ο λαμβανων
29. Revelation 2:29
KJV: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Greek: ο εχων ους ακουσατω τι το πνευμα λεγει ταις εκκλησιαις
30. Revelation 3:6
KJV: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Greek: ο εχων ους ακουσατω τι το πνευμα λεγει ταις εκκλησιαις
31. Revelation 3:13
KJV: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Greek: ο εχων ους ακουσατω τι το πνευμα λεγει ταις εκκλησιαις
32. Revelation 3:22
KJV: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Greek: ο εχων ους ακουσατω τι το πνευμα λεγει ταις εκκλησιαις
33. Revelation 13:9
KJV: If any man have an ear, let him hear.
Greek: ει τις εχει ους ακουσατω
34. Revelation 3:8
KJV: I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
Greek: οιδα σου τα εργα ιδου δεδωκα ενωπιον σου θυραν ανεωγμενην και ηνεωγμενην ην ουδεις δυναται κλεισαι αυτην οτι μικραν εχεις δυναμιν και ετηρησας μου τον λογον και ουκ ηρνησω το ονομα μου
35. Revelation 3:8 Face to face
Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. [kjv]
οιδα σου τα εργα ιδου δεδωκα ενωπιον σου θυραν ηνεωγμενην ην ουδεις δυναται κλεισαι αυτην οτι μικραν εχεις δυναμιν και ετηρησας μου τον λογον και ουκ ηρενησω το ονομα μου [gnt]
The word translated as
"before" is the ancient Greek word
"ἐνώπιος" ≈ "face to face" and comes from two Greek words.
"ἐν" ≈ "in".
"ὤψ" ≈ "eye, face"
More literally, it is
"eye to eye" rather than
"face to face". The English phase
"in your face" might be appropriate here.
36. Strongs - before
- *G1799 *93 ἐνώπιον (en-o'-pee-on) : neuter of a compound of G1722 and a derivative of G3700; in the face of (literally or figuratively):--before, in the presence (sight) of, to.
- ενωπιον *93
- Luke 1:15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink ...
- Luke 1:17 And he shall go before him in the spirit ...
- Luke 1:19 ... Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent ...
- Luke 1:75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days ...
- Luke 4:7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
- Luke 5:18 ... in, and to lay him before him.
- Luke 5:25 And immediately he rose up before them, and took up ...
- Luke 8:47 ... him, she declared unto him before all the people for ...
- Luke 12:6 ... them is forgotten before God?
- Luke 12:9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.
- Luke 13:26 ... and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in ...
- Luke 14:10 ... shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
- Luke 15:10 ... unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over ...
- Luke 15:18 ... against heaven, and before thee,
- Luke 15:21 ... heaven, and in thy sight, and am ...
- Luke 16:15 ... justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
- Luke 23:14 ... behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no ...
- Luke 24:11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, ...
- Luke 24:43 And he took it, and did eat before them.
- John 20:30 ... truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which ...
- Acts 2:25 ... I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is ...
- Acts 4:10 ... this man stand here before you whole.
- Acts 4:19 ... Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you ...
- Acts 6:5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and ...
- Acts 6:6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, ...
- Acts 7:46 Who found favour before God, and desired ...
- Acts 9:15 ... to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, ...
- Acts 10:30 ... behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
- Acts 10:31 ... thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
- Acts 10:33 ... are we all here present before God, to hear all things ...
- Acts 19:9 ... believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from ...
- Acts 19:19 ... books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted ...
- Acts 27:35 ... and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken ...
- Romans 3:20 ... flesh be justified in his sight: for by ...
- Romans 12:17 ... evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
- Romans 14:22 ... have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth ...
- 1 Corinthians 1:29 ... flesh should glory in his presence.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2 ... every man's conscience in the sight of God.
- 2 Corinthians 7:12 ... care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.
- 2 Corinthians 8:21 ... not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
- Galatians 1:20 ... I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.
- 1 Timothy 2:3 ... is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
- 1 Timothy 5:4 ... good and acceptable before God.
- 1 Timothy 5:20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others ...
- 1 Timothy 5:21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus ...
- 1 Timothy 6:12 ... hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
- 1 Timothy 6:13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, ...
- 2 Timothy 2:14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not ...
- 2 Timothy 4:1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord ...
- Hebrews 4:13 ... any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things ...
- Hebrews 13:21 ... you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus ...
- James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
- 1 Peter 3:4 ... spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
- 1 John 3:22 ... do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
- 3 John 1:6 Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey ...
- Revelation 1:4 ... Spirits which are before his throne;
- Revelation 2:14 ... Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat ...
- Revelation 3:2 ... thy works perfect before God.
- Revelation 3:5 ... his name before my Father, and before his angels.
- Revelation 3:8 ... works: behold, I have set before thee an open ...
- Revelation 3:9 ... come and worship before thy feet, and ...
- Revelation 4:5 ... lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are ...
- Revelation 4:6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto ...
- Revelation 4:10 ... elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
- Revelation 5:8 ... and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every ...
- Revelation 7:9 ... tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed ...
- Revelation 7:11 ... beasts, and fell before the throne on their ...
- Revelation 7:15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and ...
- Revelation 8:2 ... angels which stood before God; and to them ...
- Revelation 8:3 ... the golden altar which was before the throne.
- Revelation 8:4 ... which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.
- Revelation 9:13 ... horns of the golden altar which is before God,
- Revelation 11:4 ... the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
- Revelation 11:16 ... twenty elders, which sat before God on their ...
- Revelation 12:4 ... and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, ...
- Revelation 12:10 ... which accused them before our God day ...
- Revelation 13:12 ... the power of the first beast before him, and causeth ...
- Revelation 13:13 ... heaven on the earth in the sight of men,
- Revelation 13:14 ... he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them ...
- Revelation 14:3 ... a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, ...
- Revelation 14:10 ... and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
- Revelation 15:4 ... shall come and worship before thee; for thy ...
- Revelation 16:19 ... great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her ...
- Revelation 19:20 ... the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which ...
- Revelation 20:12 ... and great, stand before God; and the books ...
37. Usage - before
*G1799 *93 ἐνώπιον (en-o'-pee-on) : neuter of a compound of G1722 and a derivative of G3700; in the face of (literally or figuratively):--before, in the presence (sight) of, to.
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The word translated as
"before" is the ancient Greek word
"ἐνώπιος" ≈ "face to face" and comes from two Greek words.
"ἐν" ≈ "in".
"ὤψ" ≈ "eye, face"
More literally, it is
"eye to eye" rather than
"face to face". The English phase
"in your face" might be appropriate here.
38. Revelation 3:8 Words
Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. [kjv]
οιδα σου τα εργα ιδου δεδωκα ενωπιον σου θυραν ηνεωγμενην ην ουδεις δυναται κλεισαι αυτην οτι μικραν εχεις δυναμιν και ετηρησας μου τον λογον και ουκ ηρενησω το ονομα μου [gnt]
The following Greek words will show up again after the next verse.
The Greek for "know" is that of "seeing" with "understanding".
The Greek for "strength" is that of "potentiality".
"kept" or "observed" or "watch over". [play on words]
"word" or "reasoning". The ancient Greek word "λόγος" ≈ "rational explanation, word".
"before" or "face to face" or "eye to eye".
39. Revelation 3:8 Deny the name
Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. [kjv]
οιδα σου τα εργα ιδου δεδωκα ενωπιον σου θυραν ηνεωγμενην ην ουδεις δυναται κλεισαι αυτην οτι μικραν εχεις δυναμιν και ετηρησας μου τον λογον και ουκ ηρενησω το ονομα μου [gnt]
They have not
"denied" his
"name". Discuss:
Can one "deny" the "meaning" of Christ and not "deny" the "name" of Christ?
Are there churches that proclaim the "name" of Christ but yet deny parts of what Christ said? That is, the complete meaning.
40. Revelation 3:9
KJV: Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
Greek: ιδου διδωμι διδω εκ της συναγωγης του σατανα των λεγοντων εαυτους ιουδαιους ειναι και ουκ εισιν αλλα ψευδονται ιδου ποιησω αυτους ινα ηξωσιν ηξουσιν και προσκυνησωσιν προσκυνησουσιν ενωπιον των ποδων σου και γνωσιν οτι εγω ηγαπησα σε
41. Revelation 3:9 Jews
Revelation 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. [kjv]
ιδου διδω εκ της συναγωγης του σατανα των λεγοντων εαυτους ιουδαιους ειναι και ουκ εισιν αλλα ψευδονται ιδου ποιησω αυτους ινα ηξουσιν και προσκυνησουσιν ενωπιον των ποδων σου και γνωσιν οτι εγω ηγαπησα σε [gnt]
What might "
which say they are Jews, and are not" mean?
☐ They actually claim to be Jews.
☐ They claim to have inherited the promises made to the Jews.
☐ Something else.
In any case, this group
"lies". The ancient Greek word
"ψευδής" ≈ "lying, false, untrue". An interesting "
paradox" is the "
liar paradox".or "
Russell Paradox".
42. Revelation 3:9 Synagogue
Revelation 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. [kjv]
ιδου διδω εκ της συναγωγης του σατανα των λεγοντων εαυτους ιουδαιους ειναι και ουκ εισιν αλλα ψευδονται ιδου ποιησω αυτους ινα ηξουσιν και προσκυνησουσιν ενωπιον των ποδων σου και γνωσιν οτι εγω ηγαπησα σε [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"συναγωγή" ≈ "gathering" as in a
"synagogue" and can be a play on words with the three constituent words "
together", "
lead, bring, go" and "
earth".
"συν" ≈ "together".
"αγω" ≈ "lead, bring, go".
"γη" ≈ "earth".
Who might "
lead, bring, go" "
together" on the "
earth"?
What might be meant by "
to"
"know"? The "
to" was added.
43. Revelation 3:9 In order that
Revelation 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. [kjv]
ιδου διδω εκ της συναγωγης του σατανα των λεγοντων εαυτους ιουδαιους ειναι και ουκ εισιν αλλα ψευδονται ιδου ποιησω αυτους ινα ηξουσιν και προσκυνησουσιν ενωπιον των ποδων σου και γνωσιν οτι εγω ηγαπησα σε [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"ἵνα" ≈ "in order that, so that" .
It is hard to see where this word has been translated.
English (Greek word order):
... lie. Behold, I make them in order that they will come and worship ...
44. Strongs - verb know
- *G1097 *217 γινώσκω (ghin-oce'-ko) : a prolonged form of a primary verb; to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed):--allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
- γινωσκετε *21
- Matthew 16:3 ... is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; ...
- Matthew 24:32 ... and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
- Matthew 24:33 ... all these things, know that it is ...
- Matthew 24:43 But know this, that ...
- Mark 13:28 ... and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:
- Mark 13:29 ... ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, ...
- Luke 10:11 ... we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom ...
- Luke 12:39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house ...
- Luke 21:30 ... now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that ...
- Luke 21:31 ... ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God ...
- John 13:12 ... he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
- John 14:7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father ...
- John 14:17 ... not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for ...
- John 15:18 ... hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
- Acts 20:34 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these ...
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus ...
- Galatians 3:7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.
- Philippians 2:22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as ...
- Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy ...
- 1 John 2:29 ... that he is righteous, ye know that every one that ...
- 1 John 4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit ...
- εγνωσαν *16
- Matthew 21:45 ... had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
- Matthew 24:39 And knew not until the flood came, ...
- Mark 12:12 ... feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable ...
- Luke 2:43 ... and his mother knew not of it.
- Luke 20:19 ... they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this ...
- John 7:26 ... unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this ...
- John 10:6 ... unto them: but they understood not what things they were ...
- John 12:16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: ...
- John 16:3 ... unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.
- John 17:8 ... they have received them, and have known surely that I came out ...
- John 17:25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but ...
- Acts 17:13 ... the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God ...
- Romans 3:17 And the way of peace have they not known:
- 1 Corinthians 2:8 ... of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not ...
- Hebrews 3:10 ... and they have not known my ways.
- Revelation 2:24 ... and which have not known the depths of Satan, ...
- εγνω *16
- Mark 5:29 ... blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed ...
- John 1:10 ... him, and the world knew him not.
- John 4:1 When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard ...
- John 4:53 So the father knew that it was at the same ...
- John 12:9 ... of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: ...
- John 13:28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.
- John 16:19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask ...
- John 17:25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but ...
- Romans 10:19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses ...
- Romans 11:34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or ...
- 1 Corinthians 1:21 ... the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased ...
- 1 Corinthians 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that ...
- 1 Corinthians 8:2 ... that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
- 2 Timothy 2:19 ... this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, ...
- 1 John 3:1 ... therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
- 1 John 4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for ...
- γνωναι *15
- Matthew 13:11 ... Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, ...
- Mark 7:24 ... an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.
- Luke 8:10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: ...
- Acts 1:7 ... unto them, It is not for you to know the times or ...
- Acts 17:19 ... Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new ...
- Acts 17:20 ... our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
- Acts 21:34 ... and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, ...
- Acts 22:14 ... fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and ...
- Acts 22:30 On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused ...
- 1 Corinthians 2:14 ... unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
- 1 Corinthians 8:2 ... that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
- Ephesians 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth ...
- Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of ...
- 1 Thessalonians 3:5 ... forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means ...
- James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, ...
- γνους *12
- Matthew 12:15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and ...
- Matthew 16:8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, ...
- Matthew 22:18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, ...
- Matthew 26:10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why ...
- Mark 8:17 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, ...
- Mark 15:45 And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph.
- Luke 12:47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, ...
- Luke 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy ...
- John 5:6 ... him lie, and knew that he had been now ...
- John 6:15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come ...
- Acts 23:6 But when Paul perceived that the one part ...
- Philippians 2:19 ... that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
- γινωσκει *12
- Matthew 24:50 ... an hour that he is not aware of,
- Luke 10:22 ... Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, ...
- Luke 12:46 ... an hour when he is not aware, and will cut ...
- Luke 16:15 ... men; but God knoweth your hearts: for ...
- John 7:27 ... Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
- John 10:15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and ...
- John 14:17 ... not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for ...
- Acts 19:35 ... man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians ...
- 1 Corinthians 3:20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that ...
- 1 John 3:1 ... therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
- 1 John 3:20 ... our heart, and knoweth all things.
- 1 John 4:7 ... of God, and knoweth God.
- γινωσκομεν *10
- 1 Corinthians 13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy ...
- 2 Corinthians 5:16 ... yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
- 1 John 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know ...
- 1 John 2:5 ... of God perfected: hereby know we that we are ...
- 1 John 2:18 ... many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the ...
- 1 John 3:24 ... him. And hereby we know that he abideth in ...
- 1 John 4:6 ... of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, ...
- 1 John 4:13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, ...
- 1 John 5:2 By this we know that we love the children ...
- 1 John 5:20 ... us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are ...
- γινωσκω *7
- Luke 1:34 ... this be, seeing I know not a man?
- John 10:14 ... shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
- John 10:15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and ...
- John 10:27 ... my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
- Acts 19:15 ... answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; ...
- Romans 7:15 For that which I do I allow not: for what ...
- 1 Corinthians 13:12 ... to face: now I know in part; but ...
- γινωσκεις *7
- John 1:49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, ...
- John 3:10 ... a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?
- John 21:17 ... knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. ...
- Acts 8:30 ... Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
- Acts 21:37 ... thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek?
- Romans 2:18 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, ...
- 2 Timothy 1:18 ... unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
- εγνων *6
- Matthew 7:23 ... will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart ...
- Matthew 25:24 ... came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art ...
- Luke 8:46 ... me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
- Luke 16:4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out ...
- John 17:25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but ...
- Romans 7:7 ... God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but ...
- γνωτε *6
- Luke 21:20 ... with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
- John 10:38 ... believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that ...
- John 19:4 ... forth to you, that ye may know that I find no ...
- 2 Corinthians 2:4 ... ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have ...
- Ephesians 6:22 ... for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and ...
- Colossians 4:8 ... the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and ...
- γινωσκοντες *6
- Romans 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man ...
- Ephesians 5:5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, ...
- Hebrews 10:34 ... of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have ...
- James 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
- 2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy ...
- 2 Peter 3:3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in ...
- γνοντες *5
- Mark 6:38 ... and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and ...
- Luke 9:11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and ...
- Romans 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as ...
- Galatians 2:9 ... seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given ...
- Galatians 4:9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, ...
- εγνωκαμεν *5
- John 6:69 And we believe and are sure that thou art ...
- 2 Corinthians 5:16 ... yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
- 1 John 2:3 And hereby we do know that we know ...
- 1 John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he ...
- 1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love ...
- εγνωκατε *5
- John 8:55 Yet ye have not known him; but ...
- John 14:7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father ...
- 1 John 2:13 ... fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
- 1 John 2:14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written ...
- εγινωσκεν *4
- Matthew 1:25 And knew her not till she had brought forth ...
- Mark 15:10 For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him ...
- Luke 7:39 ... if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner ...
- John 2:25 ... man: for he knew what was in man.
- γνωσθησεται *4
- Matthew 10:26 ... hid, that shall not be known.
- Luke 12:2 ... hid, that shall not be known.
- 1 Corinthians 14:7 ... a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
- 1 Corinthians 14:9 ... to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ...
- γνωσεσθε *4
- Mark 4:13 ... parable? and how then will ye know all parables?
- John 14:7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father ...
- John 14:20 At that day ye shall know that I am in ...
- 2 Corinthians 13:6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are ...
- γνω *4
- John 7:51 ... it hear him, and know what he doeth?
- John 11:57 ... that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew ...
- John 14:31 But that the world may know that I love the Father; ...
- 2 Corinthians 2:9 ... also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ...
- γινωσκετω *3
- Matthew 9:30 ... saying, See that no man know it.
- Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that ...
- James 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error ...
- γνοι *3
- Mark 5:43 ... straitly that no man should know it; and commanded ...
- Mark 9:30 ... not that any man should know it.
- Luke 19:15 ... he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
- εγνως *3
- Luke 19:42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least ...
- Luke 19:44 ... upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.
- Luke 24:18 ... Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass ...
- γνωσονται *3
- John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are ...
- Acts 21:24 ... their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed ...
- Revelation 2:23 ... and all the churches shall know that I am ...
- εγνωκεν *3
- 1 Corinthians 2:8 ... of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not ...
- 1 Corinthians 2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, ...
- 1 John 3:6 ... seen him, neither known him.
- γινωσκεται *2
- Matthew 12:33 ... corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
- Luke 6:44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. ...
- γνωσομαι *2
- Luke 1:18 ... unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I ...
- 1 Corinthians 4:19 ... the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which ...
- εγνωσθη *2
- Luke 24:35 ... the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
- Acts 9:24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched ...
- γινωσκειν *2
- John 2:24 ... unto them, because he knew all men,
- Philippians 1:12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things ...
- εγνωκα *2
- John 5:42 But I know you, that ye have not ...
- 1 John 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not ...
- γινωσκων *2
- John 7:49 But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.
- 1 John 4:6 ... of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, ...
- γνωση *2
- John 13:7 ... not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
- Revelation 3:3 ... a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come ...
- γνωτω
- Matthew 6:3 ... doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy ...
- εγνωκειτε
- Matthew 12:7 But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have ...
- γνωσθη
- Luke 8:17 ... any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
- εγινωσκον
- Luke 18:34 ... from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
- γνωσεται
- John 7:17 ... do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether ...
- γινωσκουσι
- John 10:14 ... shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
- γινωσκητε
- John 10:38 ... believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that ...
- εγνωκας
- John 14:9 ... you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? ...
- γινωσκωσιν
- John 17:3 ... life eternal, that they might know thee the only true ...
- εγνωκαν
- John 17:7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given ...
- γινωσκη
- John 17:23 ... and that the world may know that thou hast sent ...
- γινωσκουσιν
- Romans 7:1 Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law ...
- εγνωκεναι
- 1 Corinthians 8:2 ... that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
- εγνωσται
- 1 Corinthians 8:3 ... love God, the same is known of him.
- γινωσκομενη
- 2 Corinthians 3:2 ... in our hearts, known and read of ...
- γνοντα
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 ... to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that ...
- γνωσθεντες
- Galatians 4:9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, ...
- γνωσθητω
- Philippians 4:5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. ...
- γινωσκε
- 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last ...
- γνωθι
- Hebrews 8:11 ... his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all ...
- γνωσομεθα
- 1 John 3:19 And hereby we know that we are of ...
- εγνωκοτες
- 2 John 1:1 ... but also all they that have known the truth;
- γνωσιν
- Revelation 3:9 ... thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
45. Usage - verb know
*G1097 *217 γινώσκω (ghin-oce'-ko) : a prolonged form of a primary verb; to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed):--allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
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Words: γινωσκε γινωσκει=12 γινωσκειν=2 γινωσκεις=7 γινωσκεται=2 γινωσκετε=21 γινωσκετω=3 γινωσκη γινωσκητε γινωσκομεν=10 γινωσκομενη γινωσκοντες=6 γινωσκουσι γινωσκουσιν γινωσκω=7 γινωσκων=2 γινωσκωσιν γνοι=3 γνοντα γνοντες=5 γνους=12 γνω=4 γνωθι γνωναι=15 γνωσεσθε=4 γνωσεται γνωση=2 γνωσθεντες γνωσθη γνωσθησεται=4 γνωσθητω γνωσιν=1 γνωσομαι=2 γνωσομεθα γνωσονται=3 γνωτε=6 γνωτω εγινωσκεν=4 εγινωσκον εγνω=16 εγνωκα=2 εγνωκαμεν=5 εγνωκαν εγνωκας εγνωκατε=5 εγνωκειτε εγνωκεν=3 εγνωκεναι εγνωκοτες εγνων=6 εγνως=3 εγνωσαν=16 εγνωσθη=2 εγνωσται
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46. Strongs - noun know
- *G1108 *29 γνῶσις (gno'-sis) : from G1097; knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge:--knowledge, science.
- γνωσεως *12
- Luke 11:52 ... for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in ...
- Romans 2:20 ... of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
- Romans 11:33 ... both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable ...
- Romans 15:14 ... of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also ...
- 1 Corinthians 12:8 ... of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
- 2 Corinthians 2:14 ... maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in ...
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 ... hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in ...
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 ... high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity ...
- Ephesians 3:19 ... of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with ...
- Philippians 3:8 ... loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my ...
- Colossians 2:3 ... the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
- 1 Timothy 6:20 ... and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
- γνωσει *8
- 1 Corinthians 1:5 ... utterance, and in all knowledge;
- 1 Corinthians 8:11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother ...
- 1 Corinthians 14:6 ... revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, ...
- 2 Corinthians 6:6 By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by ...
- 2 Corinthians 8:7 ... and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, ...
- 2 Corinthians 11:6 ... in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly ...
- 2 Peter 1:6 And to knowledge temperance; and to ...
- 2 Peter 3:18 ... in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord ...
- γνωσιν *6
- Luke 1:77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people ...
- 1 Corinthians 8:1 ... all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but ...
- 1 Corinthians 8:10 ... see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, ...
- 1 Corinthians 13:2 ... mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have ...
- 1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, ...
- 2 Peter 1:5 ... and to virtue knowledge;
- γνωσις *3
- 1 Corinthians 8:1 ... all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but ...
- 1 Corinthians 8:7 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience ...
- 1 Corinthians 13:8 ... there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
47. Usage - noun know
*G1108 *29 γνῶσις (gno'-sis) : from G1097; knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge:--knowledge, science.
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Words: γνωσει=8 γνωσεως=12 γνωσιν=6 γνωσις=3
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48. Revelation 3:9 Knowledge
Revelation 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. [kjv]
ιδου διδω εκ της συναγωγης του σατανα των λεγοντων εαυτους ιουδαιους ειναι και ουκ εισιν αλλα ψευδονται ιδου ποιησω αυτους ινα ηξουσιν και προσκυνησουσιν ενωπιον των ποδων σου και γνωσιν οτι εγω ηγαπησα σε [gnt]
The ancient Greek word
"γνωσιν" ≈ "knowledge" and is translated that way in other places in the
GNT. For some reason, it was decided to make it a
verb instead of a
noun. To be a
noun, a different parse is needed and the
verb then used changes the meaning of the verse.
"γνῶσις" ≈ "inquiry, knowledge, fame".(nominative singular noun)
"γνῶσιν" ≈ "inquiry, knowledge, fame" (accusative singular noun)
49. Revelation 3:9 To know knowledge
Revelation 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. [kjv]
ιδου διδω εκ της συναγωγης του σατανα των λεγοντων εαυτους ιουδαιους ειναι και ουκ εισιν αλλα ψευδονται ιδου ποιησω αυτους ινα ηξουσιν και προσκυνησουσιν ενωπιον των ποδων σου και γνωσιν οτι εγω ηγαπησα σε [gnt]
Paraphrase:
Look, I give out of the synagogue [going together on the earth] of Satan of you, which say they are Jews and are not but lie. Look, I will make them such that they come [lack of restraint] and worship [towards the tent/nest be] face to face of/with the feet (fish) of you (church) and (make them such that they come to the) knowledge that I have loved you (church).
Remember that they have been called
"liars". Are there churches that provide their
"fish" or
"feet" with (
false as in lying)
"knowledge" that Jesus
"loves" them (regardless of what they do)? Would Satan desire this?
Might this be a warning for certain types of churches?
50. Revelation 3:10
KJV: Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Greek: οτι ετηρησας τον λογον της υπομονης μου καγω σε τηρησω εκ της ωρας του πειρασμου της μελλουσης ερχεσθαι επι της οικουμενης ολης πειρασαι τους κατοικουντας επι της γης
51. Revelation 3:10 Examinations
Revelation 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. [kjv]
οτι ετηρησας τον λογον της υπομονης μου καγω σε τηρησω εκ της ωρας του πειρασμου της μελλουσης ερχεσθαι επι της οικουμενης ολης πειρασαι τους κατοικουντας επι της γης [gnt]
The key words in this verse are the
related words
"temptation" and
"try". In the Greek, this is an
"examination" with what you know or believe to be try in an attempt to
"deceive".
To be "
kept" "
out" of the (consequences of the) "
hour" of
"examination" one must understand the "
reasoning" or "
word" without being
"deceived". If you show that you
understand the
"examination", you will pass the
"examination" either way. Thus, the important information here is that the "
world" will be
"examined". As such, this verse is somewhat of a "
tautology". Paul does a lot of this.
52. Peirastic
On page 2, Schreiber elaborates on
"peirastic" reasoning as distinguished by Aristotle.
... he (Aristotle) distinguishes another type of reasoning called "peirastic" (πειραστικός) or examinational reasoning. Peirastic proceeds from some belief of the person being examined. ... (1) it must be believed by the person being examined ... and (2) it need not be an endoxon (i.e., it may be an entirely idiosyncratic belief) ...
Aristotle's clarification of the word fits the
"temptations" of Jesus in the Gospels. The ancient Greek word
"πειράζω" ≈ "examine" and is often translated in the
KJV (King James Version) as
"tempt". The modern idea of the Greek
"temptation" is that of an interview where one examines someone about things they know or believe they know.
53. Review of temptations and evil
54. Reminders about deceptions
2 Thessalonians 2:5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? [kjv]
ου μνημονευετε οτι ετι ων προς υμας ταυτα ελεγον υμιν [gnt]
Jesus said something similar, using different words, when talking about deception.
Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. [kjv]
εγερθησονται γαρ ψευδοχριστοι και ψευδοπροφηται και δωσουσιν σημεια μεγαλα και τερατα ωστε πλανασθαι ει δυνατον και τους εκλεκτους [gnt]
24:25 Behold, I have told you before. [kjv]
ιδου προειρηκα υμιν [gnt]
55. Rapture: Snatching the goods from the strong man
Matthew 12:29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house. [kjv]
η πως δυναται τις εισελθειν εις την οικιαν του ισχυρου και τα σκευη αυτου σαι αρπασαι εαν μη πρωτον δηση τον ισχυρον και τοτε την οικιαν αυτου διαρπασει [gnt]
The
GNT word for
"spoil" is the ancient Greek word
"ἁρπάζω" ≈ "snatch away, carry off" and may be related to the ancient Greek word
"ἅρπη" ≈ "bird of prey" as a hawk or falcon and which
may be related to the
PIE (Proto Indo-European) root for "
reap", "
harvest", "
sickle". This word for
"snatch" is sometimes translated
"rapture" or
"ravenous" as in "
wolves".
The ancient Greek word
"σκευή" ≈ "vessel" as something that is made but can refer to
"people" as in a
"chosen vessel".
[Last Supper, 1 & 2 Thessalonians]
56. Strongs - watch over
- *G5083 *69 τηρέω (tay-reh'-o) : from teros (a watch; perhaps akin to G2334); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from G5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from G2892, which implies a fortress or full military lines of apparatus), i.e. to note (a prophecy; figuratively, to fulfil a command); by implication, to detain (in custody; figuratively, to maintain); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried):--hold fast, keep(- er), (pre-, re-)serve, watch.
- τηρειν *7
- Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded ...
- Acts 15:5 ... them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
- Acts 16:23 ... prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:
- 1 Corinthians 7:37 ... in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.
- Ephesians 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- James 1:27 ... in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
- 2 Peter 2:9 ... out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day ...
- τηρων *6
- John 14:21 ... my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is ...
- 1 John 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, ...
- 1 John 3:24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in ...
- Revelation 2:26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto ...
- Revelation 16:15 ... is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest ...
- Revelation 22:7 ... quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
- τηρει *5
- John 9:16 ... of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others ...
- John 14:24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: ...
- 1 Timothy 5:22 ... be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
- 1 John 5:18 ... he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that ...
- Revelation 3:3 ... and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If ...
- τηρουντες *4
- Matthew 27:54 ... they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, ...
- Matthew 28:4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became ...
- Revelation 1:3 ... the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for ...
- Revelation 14:12 ... of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and ...
- ετηρουν *3
- Matthew 27:36 And sitting down they watched him there;
- John 17:12 ... in the world, I kept them in thy ...
- Acts 12:6 ... the keepers before the door kept the prison.
- τηρεισθαι *3
- Acts 24:23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let ...
- Acts 25:4 ... answered, that Paul should be kept at Cæsarea, and ...
- Acts 25:21 But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send ...
- τηρησον *2
- Matthew 19:17 ... enter into life, keep the commandments.
- John 17:11 ... thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name ...
- τηρησητε *2
- Mark 7:9 ... the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.
- John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's ...
- τηρηση *2
- John 12:7 ... of my burying hath she kept this.
- James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet ...
- τετηρηκα *2
- John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's ...
- 2 Timothy 4:7 ... fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
- τηρησω *2
- 2 Corinthians 11:9 ... in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
- Revelation 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from ...
- τετηρηται *2
- 2 Peter 2:17 ... to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.
- Jude 1:13 ... wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.
- τηρωμεν *2
- 1 John 2:3 ... we know him, if we keep his commandments.
- 1 John 5:3 ... the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and ...
- ετηρησας *2
- Revelation 3:8 ... a little strength, and hast kept my word, and ...
- Revelation 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from ...
- τηρουντων *2
- Revelation 12:17 ... of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and ...
- Revelation 22:9 ... the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: ...
- τηρειτε
- Matthew 23:3 ... they bid you observe, that observe and do; ...
- τετηρηκας
- John 2:10 ... then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine ...
- τηρω
- John 8:55 ... I know him, and keep his saying.
- τηρησετε
- John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
- τηρησει
- John 14:23 ... a man love me, he will keep my words: and ...
- ετηρησαν
- John 15:20 ... you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
- τηρησουσιν
- John 15:20 ... you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
- τετηρηκαν
- John 17:6 ... them me; and they have kept thy word.
- τηρησης
- John 17:15 ... the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
- ετηρειτο
- Acts 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but ...
- τηρηθηναι
- Acts 25:21 But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send ...
- ετηρησα
- 2 Corinthians 11:9 ... in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
- τηρηθειη
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 ... soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming ...
- τηρησαι
- 1 Timothy 6:14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, ...
- τετηρημενην
- 1 Peter 1:4 ... undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
- τηρουμενους
- 2 Peter 2:4 ... and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;
- τηρουμενοι
- 2 Peter 3:7 ... word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day ...
- τηρη
- 1 John 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in ...
- τηρουμεν
- 1 John 3:22 ... of him, because we keep his commandments, and ...
- τετηρημενοις
- Jude 1:1 ... God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:
- τηρησαντας
- Jude 1:6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting ...
- τετηρηκεν
- Jude 1:6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting ...
- τηρησατε
- Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for ...
57. Usage - watch over
*G5083 *69 τηρέω (tay-reh'-o) : from teros (a watch; perhaps akin to G2334); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from G5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from G2892, which implies a fortress or full military lines of apparatus), i.e. to note (a prophecy; figuratively, to fulfil a command); by implication, to detain (in custody; figuratively, to maintain); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried):--hold fast, keep(- er), (pre-, re-)serve, watch.
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Words: ετηρειτο ετηρησα ετηρησαν ετηρησας=2 ετηρουν=3 τετηρηκα=2 τετηρηκαν τετηρηκας τετηρηκεν τετηρημενην τετηρημενοις τετηρηται=2 τηρει=5 τηρειν=7 τηρεισθαι=3 τηρειτε τηρη τηρηθειη τηρηθηναι τηρησαι τηρησαντας τηρησατε τηρησει τηρησετε τηρηση=2 τηρησης τηρησητε=2 τηρησον=2 τηρησουσιν τηρησω=2 τηρουμεν τηρουμενοι τηρουμενους τηρουντες=4 τηρουντων=2 τηρω τηρωμεν=2 τηρων=6
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The ancient Greek word
"τηρέω" ≈ "watch over, look after, take care of".
58. Strongs - observe
- *G5084 *3 τήρησις (tay'-ray-sis) : from G5083; a watching, i.e. (figuratively) observance, or (concretely) a prison:--hold.
- τηρησιν
- Acts 4:3 ... and put them in hold unto the next day: for ...
- τηρησει
- Acts 5:18 ... them in the common prison.
- τηρησις
- 1 Corinthians 7:19 ... is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
59. Usage - observe
60. Watch over
Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. [kjv]
οιδα σου τα εργα ιδου δεδωκα ενωπιον σου θυραν ηνεωγμενην ην ουδεις δυναται κλεισαι αυτην οτι μικραν εχεις δυναμιν και ετηρησας μου τον λογον και ουκ ηρενησω το ονομα μου [gnt]
3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. [kjv]
οτι ετηρησας τον λογον της υπομονης μου καγω σε τηρησω εκ της ωρας του πειρασμου της μελλουσης ερχεσθαι επι της οικουμενης ολης πειρασαι τους κατοικουντας επι της γης [gnt]
"τήρησις" ≈ "custody, confinement, safeguarding".
"τηρέω" ≈ "watch over, look after, take care of".
The word used in verses 8 and 10 and translated as
"hast kept" is
"ετηρησας" ≈ "watch over, look after, take care of" (
aorist active indicative) and appears
only in these two verses.
61. Watch over
| Revelation 3:8 |
| Strong |
Used |
Unique |
Word |
Part of speech |
| G5083 |
69 |
2 |
ετηρησας |
verb aorist active indicative 2nd person singular |
| Revelation 3:10 |
| Strong |
Used |
Unique |
Word |
Part of speech |
| G5083 |
69 |
2 |
ετηρησας |
verb aorist active indicative 2nd person singular |
| G5083 |
69 |
2 |
τηρησω |
verb future active indicative 1st person singular |
Imagine some pastor, theologian, Greek language expert, etc., making deep theological points about the
aorist active indicative of the word translated as
"hast kept".
The ancient Greek word
"ἑταιρεία" ≈ "association, company, band". The modern Greek word
"εταιρεία" (eh-teh-REE-a) ≈ "association, society, company".
62. Sight for sure ayes
Play on words example:
That hot dog looked really good. I wanted one in the worst [wurst] way. I never saw such [sausage] a sight. Note that this joke would not have been complete without a
pun [
bun].
Note that the English words "
see such" do not work well as a play on words while "
saw such" work better. To make the play on words, the sentence must be organized so that instead of present tense a past tense is used. Such appears to be the case with play on words in the
GNT. Some of those verb tenses may have been chosen, not for deep theological purposes, but to make the play on words work. Thus, the general idea of the words may be more important than trying to get an exact fine-tuned result.
The English word
"sausage" comes from the word for "
salt".
63. Strongs - friend
- *G2083 *3 ἑταίρος (het-ah'-ee-ros) : from etes (a clansman); a comrade:--fellow, friend.
- εταιρε *3
- Matthew 20:13 ... one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no ...
- Matthew 22:12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither ...
- Matthew 26:50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then ...
64. Usage - friend
65. Other different friends
Matthew 11:16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, [kjv]
τινι δε ομοιωσω την γενεαν ταυτην ομοια εστιν παιδιοις καθημενοις εν ταις αγοραις α προσφωνουντα τοις ετεροις [gnt]
These "
children" appear to represent the
religious establishment. The word
"friends" is used but it appears to be a play on words with the Greek word meaning
"other (different)". Following this verse are a series of play on words.
"ετεροις" ≈ "friend".
"ἕτερος" ≈ "other - different" and is related to the English word "asunder" as in "one or the other of two" and is the prefix of English words such as "heterosexual". The plural inflection in Greek would have the same ending as "friends".
Acts 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. [kjv]
ετεροις τε λογοις πλειοσιν διεμαρτυρατο και παρεκαλει αυτους λεγων σωθητε απο της γενεας της σκολιας ταυτης [gnt]
66. Acts 2:40
KJV: And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
Greek: ετεροις τε λογοις πλειοσιν διεμαρτυρετο διεμαρτυρατο και παρεκαλει αυτους λεγων σωθητε απο της γενεας της σκολιας ταυτης
67. Matthew 11:16
KJV: But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
Greek: τινι δε ομοιωσω την γενεαν ταυτην ομοια εστιν παιδαριοις παιδιοις καθημενοις εν ταις αγοραις καθημενοις και προσφωνουσιν α προσφωνουντα τοις εταιροις αυτων ετεροις
68. Matthew 20:13
Matthew 20:13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? [kjv]
ο δε αποκριθεις ενι αυτων ειπεν εταιρε ουκ αδικω σε ουχι δηναριου συνεφωνησας μοι [gnt]
"ετεροις" ≈ "friend" .
69. Matthew 20:13
KJV: But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?
Greek: ο δε αποκριθεις ειπεν ενι αυτων ειπεν εταιρε ουκ αδικω σε ουχι δηναριου συνεφωνησας μοι
70. Matthew 22:12
Matthew 22:12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. [kjv]
και λεγει αυτω εταιρε πως εισηλθες ωδε μη εχων ενδυμα γαμου ο δε εφιμωθη [gnt]
"ετεροις" ≈ "friend".
71. Matthew 22:12
KJV: And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
Greek: και λεγει αυτω εταιρε πως εισηλθες ωδε μη εχων ενδυμα γαμου ο δε εφιμωθη
72. Watch over
Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. [kjv]
οιδα σου τα εργα ιδου δεδωκα ενωπιον σου θυραν ηνεωγμενην ην ουδεις δυναται κλεισαι αυτην οτι μικραν εχεις δυναμιν και ετηρησας μου τον λογον και ουκ ηρενησω το ονομα μου [gnt]
3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. [kjv]
οτι ετηρησας τον λογον της υπομονης μου καγω σε τηρησω εκ της ωρας του πειρασμου της μελλουσης ερχεσθαι επι της οικουμενης ολης πειρασαι τους κατοικουντας επι της γης [gnt]
"ετεροις" ≈ "friend" and "σας" ≈ "you, yours".
"ετηρησας" ≈ "watch over, look after, take care of" aorist active indicative. As a play on words it would add the meaning "friend(s) of yours".
73. Revelation 3:11 Quickly
Revelation 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. [kjv]
ερχομαι ταχυ κρατει ο εχεις ινα μηδεις λαβη τον στεφανον σου [gnt]
Whatever the previous verse means, the start of this verse is that Jesus will "
come" or "
go" (same word in Greek) "
quickly".
74. Revelation 3:11 Crowned head
Revelation 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. [kjv]
ερχομαι ταχυ κρατει ο εχεις ινα μηδεις λαβη τον στεφανον σου [gnt]
There is a "
crown" on "
your" "
head".
What "crown"?
What "head"?
To what does "your" refer?
Who might be the "crown"?
Who might be the "head"?
75. Revelation 3:11
KJV: Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Greek: ιδου ερχομαι ταχυ κρατει ο εχεις ινα μηδεις λαβη τον στεφανον σου
76. Review of head and hairs
Matthew 5:36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. [kjv]
5:37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. [kjv]
10:30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. [kjv]
Insight: Jesus is your "
head".
Matthew 5:36:
Do not swear by Jesus because you cannot make/judge/separate one believer/person as 'white' or 'black'. (or "
narrow gate" or "
wide gate" or "
heaven" or "
hell", etc.).
The Greek translated as "
white" and "
black" mean "
distinct" or "
indistinct"
Matthew 5:37:
But let your rational explanation for everything be yes, yes, or no, no. Whatever is more comes from evil/oppression.
Matthew 10:30:
But the very believers/persons of Jesus are all numbered.
77. Revelation 3:12
KJV: Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
Greek: ο νικων ποιησω αυτον στυλον εν τω ναω του θεου μου και εξω ου μη εξελθη ετι και γραψω επ αυτον το ονομα του θεου μου και το ονομα της πολεως του θεου μου της καινης ιερουσαλημ η καταβαινουσα εκ του ουρανου απο του θεου μου και το ονομα μου το καινον
78. Revelation 3:12
Revelation 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. [kjv]
ο νικων ποιησω αυτον στυλον εν τω ναω του θεου μου και εξω ου μη εξελθη ετι και γραψω επ αυτον το ονομα του θεου μου και το ονομα της πολεως του θεου μου της καινης ιερουσαλημ η καταβαινουσα εκ του ουρανου απο του θεου μου και το ονομα μου το καινον [gnt]
The last Greek word for
"new" can be a play on words for "
and mind".
79. Diogenes Laertius
In the work of ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes Laertius, Kratos makes a comment.
Greek: «χρείαν ἔχειν ἱματίου καινοὖ» = "they need to have new clothes" as in "garments".
Greek: «χρείαν ἔχειν ἱματίου και νοὖ» = "they need to have clothes and a brain" (play on words)
This is a play on the Greek for
"new" with
"and" and
"brain" or
"mind". Here are the ancient Greek words.
"καινός" ≈ "new" in the nominative.
"καινοῦ" ≈ "new" in the genitive.
"και" ≈ "and".
"νοῦ" ≈ "mind, brain" in the genitive.
"νοῦς" ≈ "mind, brain"in the nominative.
80. Matthew 9:17 Double meaning
Matthew 9:17 Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved. [kjv]
ουδε βαλλουσιν οινον νεον εις ασκους παλαιους ει δε μηγε ρηγνυνται οι ασκοι και ο οινος εκχειται και οι ασκοι απολλυνται αλλα βαλλουσιν οινον νεον εις ασκους καινους και συντηρουνται [gnt]
«καινους» is "new" as in "bottles" "new" (no spaces in Greek)..
«και νους» is "and" "mind" as in "bottles" "and" "mind".
As translated:
... but they put new wine into new bottles and both are preserved.
Greek word order:
... but they put wine new into bottles new and both are preserved.
Paraphrase:
... but they put new wine into bottles and mind and both are preserved.
That is, the new "
doctrine" of the "
wine" (as in "
drink my blood") is put into the containers (body) and the "
mind" and, thus, both body and mind are preserved (resurrected). If one puts new "
doctrine" of the "
wine" into the old containers (body) those containers are not preserved (resurrected)
81. Revelation 3:10 Review
Revelation 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. [kjv]
οτι ετηρησας τον λογον της υπομονης μου καγω σε τηρησω εκ της ωρας του πειρασμου της μελλουσης ερχεσθαι επι της οικουμενης ολης πειρασαι τους κατοικουντας επι της γης [gnt]
Paraphrase:
Because you have (understood and) observed my reasoning, I will watch over you such that you will not be deceived by the examination while those on the (inhabited) world may be deceived by what they believe is true (but is not) in that (same) examination.
82. Philadelphia
83. Historical interpretation of church history
1 Churches
2 Parables
3 Beatitudes
4 Time periods
| Interpretations |
| ☐ Literal |
☐ Christian living |
| ☐ Figurative |
☐ Heresies over time |
| ☐ Historical |
☐ Prophetic details |
|
Note that the time of Roman persecutions was that of the universal church as a collection of small "mustard seeds" while the time of Roman acceptance was that of the universal church as "tree with birds making a home in the branches".
|
84. Historical interpretation of church history
| * |
Churches |
Parables |
Beatitudes |
Church ages |
| 1 |
Ephesus |
Sower |
Poor in Spirit |
Jesus and the Good News |
| 2 |
Smyrna |
Weeds |
They that mourn |
Roman persecutions |
| 3 |
Pergamus |
Mustard |
Meek inherit |
Roman acceptance |
| 4 |
Thyatira |
Leaven |
Hunger and thirst |
Catholic Church |
| 5 |
Sardis |
Treasure |
Merciful and alms |
Protestant Reformation |
| 6 |
Philadelphia |
Pearl |
Pure in heart |
Great Awakenings |
| 7 |
Laodicea |
Harvest |
Peacemakers |
Apostate church age |
If you do not like the historical interpretation, as prophecy, just use the model to remember the order of the Churches, Parables and Beatitudes.
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