Johns Vision of the Risen Christ

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Ἐγὼ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me Ἰωάννης John Ἰωάννης Iōánnēs of Hebrew origin (H03110); Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites John , ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀδελφὸς brother ἀδελφός adelphós from G1 (Α) (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G ὑμῶν you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ συγκοινωνὸς partaker with συγκοινωνός synkoinōnós from G4862 (σύν) and G2844 (κοινωνός); a co-participant companion, partake(-r, -r with) ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θλίψει persecution θλῖψις thlîpsis from G2346 (θλίβω); pressure (literally or figuratively) afflicted(-tion), anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too βασιλείᾳ kingdom βασιλεία basileía from G935 (βασιλεύς); properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively) kin καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὑπομονῇ endurance ὑπομονή hypomonḗ from G5278 (ὑπομένω); cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting) ⸀ ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall Ἰησοῦ Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus ἐγενόμην come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, νήσῳ island νῆσος nēsos probably from the base of G3491 (ναῦς); an island island, isle τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, καλουμένῃ call καλέω kaléō akin to the base of G2753 (κελεύω); to call (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwi Πάτμῳ Patmos Πάτμος Pátmos of uncertain derivation; Patmus, an islet in the Mediterranean Patmos διὰ through διά diá a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λόγον word λόγος lógos from G3004 (λέγω); something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasonin τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θεοῦ God θεός theós a deity, especially (with G3588 (ὁ)) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very X exceeding, Go ⸀ καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μαρτυρίαν witness μαρτυρία martyría from G3144 (μάρτυς); evidence given (judicially or genitive case) record, report, testimony, witness ⸀ Ἰησοῦ Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus .

I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus.

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ἐγενόμην come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall πνεύματι spirit πνεῦμα pneûma from G4154 (πνέω); a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κυριακῇ of the Lord κυριακός kyriakós from G2962 (κύριος); belonging to the Lord (Jehovah or Jesus) Lord's ἡμέρᾳ day ἡμέρα hēméra feminine (with G5610 (ὥρα) implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)) meaning tame, i.e. , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἤκουσα hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be ⸂ ὀπίσω behind ὀπίσω opísō from the same as G3693 (ὄπισθεν) with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time o μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me φωνὴν voice φωνή phōnḗ probably akin to G5316 (φαίνω) through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implicatio μεγάλην large μέγας mégas (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also G3176 (μέγιστος), G3187 (μείζων)); big (literally ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, σάλπιγγος trumpet σάλπιγξ sálpinx perhaps from G4535 (σάλος) (through the idea of quavering or reverberation); a trumpet trump(-et)

On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,

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λεγούσης say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Ὃ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, βλέπεις see βλέπω blépō a primary verb; to look at (literally or figuratively) behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, γράψον write γράφω gráphō a primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe describe, write(-ing, -ten) εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( βιβλίον papyrus roll βιβλίον biblíon a diminutive of G976 (βίβλος); a roll bill, book, scroll, writing καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too πέμψον send πέμπω pémpō apparently a primary verb; to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) ταῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἑπτὰ seven ἑπτά heptá a primary number; seven seven ἐκκλησίαις assembly ἐκκλησία ekklēsía from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and a derivative of G2564 (καλέω); a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, esp , εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( Ἔφεσον Ephesus Ἔφεσος Éphesos probably of foreign origin; Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor Ephesus καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( Σμύρναν myrrh σμύρνα smýrna apparently strengthened for G3464 (μύρον); myrrh myrrh καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( Πέργαμον Pergamum Πέργαμος Pérgamos from G4444 (πύργος); fortified; Pergamus, a place in Asia Minor Pergamos καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( Θυάτειρα Thyatira Θυάτειρα Thyáteira of uncertain derivation; Thyatira, a place in Asia Minor Thyatira καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( Σάρδεις Sardis Σάρδεις Sárdeis plural of uncertain derivation; Sardis, a place in Asia Minor Sardis καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( Φιλαδέλφειαν Philadelphia Φιλαδέλφεια Philadélpheia from (the same as G5361 (φιλάδελφος)), a king of Pergamos; Philadelphia, a place in Asia Minor Philadelphia καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( Λαοδίκειαν Laodicea Λαοδίκεια Laodíkeia from a compound of G2992 (λαός) and G1349 (δίκη); Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor Laodicea .

saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”

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⸀ Καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐπέστρεψα turn back to ἐπιστρέφω epistréphō from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4762 (στρέφω); to revert (literally, figuratively or morally) come (go) again, convert, (re-)turn βλέπειν see βλέπω blépō a primary verb; to look at (literally or figuratively) behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, φωνὴν voice φωνή phōnḗ probably akin to G5316 (φαίνω) through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implicatio ἥτις whosoever ὅστις hóstis from G3739 (ὅς) and G5100 (τὶς); which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same X and (they), (such) as, (they) t ἐλάλει speak λαλέω laléō a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter μετʼ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario ἐμοῦ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me · καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐπιστρέψας turn back to ἐπιστρέφω epistréphō from G1909 (ἐπί) and G4762 (στρέφω); to revert (literally, figuratively or morally) come (go) again, convert, (re-)turn εἶδον see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ἑπτὰ seven ἑπτά heptá a primary number; seven seven λυχνίας lamp stand λυχνία lychnía from G3088 (λύχνος); a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively) candlestick χρυσᾶς golden χρύσεος chrýseos from G5557 (χρυσός); made of gold of gold, golden ,

Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands,

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall μέσῳ middle μέσος mésos from G3326 (μετά); middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun) among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), ⸀ τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λυχνιῶν lamp stand λυχνία lychnía from G3088 (λύχνος); a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively) candlestick ὅμοιον like ὅμοιος hómoios from the base of G3674 (ὁμοῦ); similar (in appearance or character) like, + manner ⸀ υἱὸν son υἱός huiós apparently a primary word; a son (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship ἀνθρώπου man ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos from G435 (ἀνήρ) and (the countenance; from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being certain, man , ἐνδεδυμένον put on ἐνδύω endýō from G1722 (ἐν) and G1416 (δύνω) (in the sense of sinking into a garment); to invest with clothing (literally or figurat ποδήρη long robe ποδήρης podḗrēs from G4228 (πούς) and another element of uncertain affinity; a dress (G2066 (ἐσθής) implied) reaching the ankles garment καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too περιεζωσμένον gird round περιζώννυμι perizṓnnymi from G4012 (περί) and G2224 (ζώννυμι); to gird all around, i.e. (middle voice or passive) to fasten on one's belt (liter πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μαστοῖς breast μαστός mastós from the base of G3145 (μασσάομαι); a (properly, female) breast (as if kneaded up) pap ζώνην girdle ζώνη zṓnē probably akin to the base of G2218 (ζυγός); a belt; by implication, a pocket girdle, purse χρυσᾶν·

and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.

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ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng κεφαλὴ head κεφαλή kephalḗ from the primary (in the sense of seizing); the head (as the part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too αἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τρίχες hair θρίξ thríx genitive case , etc.; of uncertain derivation; hair hair λευκαὶ white λευκός leukós from (light); white white ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, ἔριον wool ἔριον érion of obscure affinity; wool wool λευκόν white λευκός leukós from (light); white white , ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, χιών snow χιών chiṓn perhaps akin to the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (G5465 (χαλάω)) or G5494 (χειμών) (as descending or empty); snow snow , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὀφθαλμοὶ eye ὀφθαλμός ophthalmós from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι); the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealou αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, φλὸξ flame φλόξ phlóx from a primary (to flash or flame); a blaze flame(-ing) πυρός trials πῦρ pŷr a primary word; fire (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning) fiery, fire ,

The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδες foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὅμοιοι like ὅμοιος hómoios from the base of G3674 (ὁμοῦ); similar (in appearance or character) like, + manner χαλκολιβάνῳ orichalcum χαλκολίβανον chalkolíbanon neuter of a compound of G5475 (χαλκός) and G3030 (λίβανος) (in the implied mean of whiteness or brilliancy); burnished c , ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall καμίνῳ furnace κάμινος káminos probably from G2545 (καίω); a furnace furnace ⸀πεπυρωμένης καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, φωνὴ voice φωνή phōnḗ probably akin to G5316 (φαίνω) through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implicatio αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, φωνὴ voice φωνή phōnḗ probably akin to G5316 (φαίνω) through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implicatio ὑδάτων water ὕδωρ hýdōr from the base of G5205 (ὑετός); water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively water πολλῶν much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi ,

His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters.

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔχων have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δεξιᾷ on the right hand δεξιός dexiós from G1209 (δέχομαι); the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes) right (hand, side) ⸂ χειρὶ hand χείρ cheír perhaps from the base of G5494 (χειμών) in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (χάσμα) (through the idea of holl αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἀστέρας star ἀστήρ astḗr probably from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι); a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively star ἑπτά seven ἑπτά heptá a primary number; seven seven , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐκ from out ἐκ ek a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, στόματος mouth στόμα stóma probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of G5114 (τομώτερος); the mouth (as if a gash in the face); αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ῥομφαία sword ῥομφαία rhomphaía probably of foreign origin; a sabre, i.e. a long and broad cutlass (any weapon of the kind, literally or figuratively) s δίστομος two edged δίστομος dístomos from G1364 (δίς) and G4750 (στόμα); double-edged with two edges, two-edged ὀξεῖα sharp ὀξύς oxýs probably akin to the base of G188 (ἀκμήν) (acid); keen; by analogy, rapid sharp, swift ἐκπορευομένη come forth ἐκπορεύομαι ekporeúomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G4198 (πορεύομαι); to depart, be discharged, proceed, project come (forth, out of), depart, go (fort , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὄψις features ὄψις ópsis from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι); properly, sight (the act), i.e. (by implication) the visage, an external show appearance, counte αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἥλιος sun ἥλιος hḗlios from (a ray; perhaps akin to the alternate of G138 (αἱρέομαι)); the sun; by implication, light + east, sun φαίνει shine φαίνω phaínō prolongation for the base of G5457 (φῶς); to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurati ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall τῇ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δυνάμει power δύναμις dýnamis from G1410 (δύναμαι); force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .

He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.

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Καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὅτε when ὅτε hóte from G3739 (ὅς) and G5037 (τέ); at which (thing) too, i.e. when after (that), as soon as, that, when, while εἶδον see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by αὐτόν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive , ἔπεσα fall πίπτω píptō probably akin to G4072 (πέτομαι) through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively) fail, fall (down), l πρὸς with πρός prós a strengthened form of G4253 (πρό); a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the sid τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόδας foot πούς poús a primary word; a foot (figuratively or literally) foot(-stool) αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὡς as ὡς hōs probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς); which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) about, νεκρός dead νεκρός nekrós from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun) dead · καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔθηκεν put τίθημι títhēmi a prolonged form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to place (in the widest application, τὴν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δεξιὰν on the right hand δεξιός dexiós from G1209 (δέχομαι); the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes) right (hand, side) αὐτοῦ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ἐπʼ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w ἐμὲ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me λέγων say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) φοβοῦ fear φοβέω phobéō from G5401 (φόβος); to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere be (+ sore) af · ἐγώ I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me εἰμι am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πρῶτος first πρῶτος prōtos contracted superlative of G4253 (πρό); foremost (in time, place, order or importance) before, beginning, best, chief(-es καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἔσχατος last ἔσχατος éschatos a superlative probably from G2192 (ἔχω) (in the sense of contiguity); farthest, final (of place or time) ends of, last, ,

When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,

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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ζῶν live ζάω záō a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively) life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick — καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐγενόμην come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i νεκρὸς dead νεκρός nekrós from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun) dead καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἰδοὺ see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ζῶν live ζάω záō a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively) life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick εἰμι am εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, αἰῶνας age αἰών aiṓn from the same as G104 (ἀεί); properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; speciall τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ αἰώνων age αἰών aiṓn from the same as G104 (ἀεί); properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; speciall καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔχω have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κλεῖς key κλείς kleís from G2808 (κλείω); a key (as shutting a lock), literally or figuratively key τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, θανάτου death θάνατος thánatos from G2348 (θνήσκω); (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively) X deadly, (be…) death καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ᾅδου Hades ᾅδης háidēs from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G1492 (εἴδω); properly, unseen, i.e. Hades or the place (state) of departed souls .

the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.

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γράψον write γράφω gráphō a primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe describe, write(-ing, -ten) οὖν therefore οὖν oûn apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly and (so, truly), but, now (then), s ἃ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, εἶδες see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἃ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, εἰσὶν are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἃ who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, μέλλει about to μέλλω méllō a strengthened form of G3199 (μέλω) (through the idea of expectation); to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer som ⸀ γίνεσθαι come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i μετὰ with μετά metá a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; amid (local or causal); modified vario ταῦτα this οὗτος hoûtos from the article G3588 (ὁ) and G846 (αὐτός); the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) he (it .

Therefore write down the things you have seen, the things that are, and the things that will happen after this.

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τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μυστήριον anything hidden μυστήριον mystḗrion from a derivative of (to shut the mouth); a secret or mystery (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into re τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἑπτὰ seven ἑπτά heptá a primary number; seven seven ἀστέρων star ἀστήρ astḗr probably from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι); a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively star ⸀ οὓς who ὅς hós probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588 (ὁ)); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, εἶδες see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w τῆς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δεξιᾶς on the right hand δεξιός dexiós from G1209 (δέχομαι); the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes) right (hand, side) μου I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἑπτὰ seven ἑπτά heptá a primary number; seven seven λυχνίας lamp stand λυχνία lychnía from G3088 (λύχνος); a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively) candlestick τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χρυσᾶς golden χρύσεος chrýseos from G5557 (χρυσός); made of gold of gold, golden · οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἑπτὰ seven ἑπτά heptá a primary number; seven seven ἀστέρες star ἀστήρ astḗr probably from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι); a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively star ἄγγελοι angel ἄγγελος ángelos from (probably derived from G71 (ἄγω); compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an angel; by imp τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἑπτὰ seven ἑπτά heptá a primary number; seven seven ἐκκλησιῶν assembly ἐκκλησία ekklēsía from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and a derivative of G2564 (καλέω); a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, esp εἰσίν are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too αἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, λυχνίαι lamp stand λυχνία lychnía from G3088 (λύχνος); a lamp-stand (literally or figuratively) candlestick αἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἑπτὰ seven ἑπτά heptá a primary number; seven seven ἑπτὰ seven ἑπτά heptá a primary number; seven seven ἐκκλησίαι assembly ἐκκλησία ekklēsía from a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and a derivative of G2564 (καλέω); a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, esp εἰσίν are εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when .

This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.