Sunday, September 1, 2013


Revelation 1:11

Greek:  legouses ego eimi to alfa kai to omega o protos kai o eskatos kai os blepeis graphon eis biblion kai pempon tais ekklesiais tais en asia eis epheson kai eis smurnan kai eis pergamon kai eis thuateira kai eis sardeis kai eis philadelpheian kai eis laodikeian

Greek Strong's numbers:

3004-lego:  to lay forth, relate in words, set discourse, break silence, say, speak, call, tell, ask, bid, describe, name, put forth, shew, utter, expression of thought and will, communicate, to commune, bringing together of words, inquiry, desire, require, crave, call for, cry after, long for, seek after, asking, request, cry out, investigate, examine, determine, judge, ask and search out, discern, learn, distinguish, search out thoroughly, ascertain, enquire, make known, rehearse, declare, proclaim, unfold in teaching, reveal, bring light, enlighten, teach, shew forth, point out forth, instruct, direct, rain, water, pour out forth, ask after, answer, beseech, pray, intreat, to receive the spoken word requires an open heart, portal, understand, inflamed, fire, to glow with heat, burn, mark, own, ignite, refine, feverish with heat, the Presence of God that is the consuming fire brightening and transforming us to ascend up into His reception

1473-ego:  I, my, me, my own, mine

1510-eimi:  I exist, I AM, it is I, be, have been, is

3588-to:  the, which, who, the things, the Son, this, that, one, he

1-alfa:  first, chief, head, denoting union, set apart, bear, endure, continue, able to hold up, denoting close association, here together, with, at one, together at the same time at the same place, primary, central, essential, vital, principal, highest, greatest, paramount, foremost, prime, leading, main, dominion, before anything else, now, preference, favor, choice, best, preeminent, outstanding, most important, most prominent, number one, leader, master, lord, governor, director, employer, proprietor, supreme, key, crucial, cardinal, main, basic, focal, joined, fused, marriage, settled, taken, possessed, occupied, owned, belonging to someone, alliance, devotion, loyalty, faithfulness, dedicated, consecrated, coupled, complete, perfect, warm, melt, keep in full flame, enlighten, give light, teach, brought together, integrated, bond, knit together, dwell with, intimate, familiar, know well, relation of participation and proximity

2532-kai:  and, also, even, so then too, both, indeed, moreover, therefore

3588-to:  the, which, who, the things, the Son, this, that, one, he

5598-omega:  last, final, finality, end, result, coming after all others in time or order, lowest, least, latest, most recent in time, immediately preceding in order, previous in a sequence, only remaining, conclude, continued, enduring, yield, follow, rearmost, at the end, ultimate, closing, terminal, hold, stay, persist, stand, bear, irreversible, no further, quality of being complete, conclusive, decisive, definite, certain, irrevocable, irrefutable, sure, conviction, devotion, reliable, dependable, truthful, trustworthy, true, confidence, assurance, verity, inevitable, known, established beyond doubt, complete conviction, named, settled, resolved, reach an agreement, mutual, determine, accept, satisfaction, fulfillment, secure, permanent, comfortable, established, set, give wholly to, rest, culmination, purpose, intent, desire, finish, dissolve, cancel, final part, termination of a state or situation, ultimate state or condition, point, goal, limit, boundary

3588-to:  the, which, who, the things, the Son, this, that, one, he

4413-protos:  foremost in time, place, order or importance, chief, beginning, best, of superiority, of rank and dignity, one standing first in rank, captain, champion, leader, one who stands in the front ranks, head, central, principal, ruler, priority, precedence, above all, to lead forward magisterially, precede in place or time, bring forth and lead out, premier, prime, top, greatest, supreme, preeminent, outstanding, most important, most prominent, most notable, number one, master, commander, lord, potentate, governor, president, king, director, proprietor, owner, employer, highest, primary, key, cardinal, crucial, paramount

2532-kai:  and, also, even, so then too, both, indeed, moreover, therefore

3588-to:  the, which, who, the things, the Son, this, that, one, he

2078-eskatos:  in a sense of contiguity, farthest, final in place and time, uttermost, terminating, end, last one, to hold, direct or remote such as possession, ability, relation or condition to have, necessary, accompany, keep, reign, one who has the means and power to accomplish and bring to the end successfully, of continuance, everlasting, eternal, perpetual, without end, unceasing, enduring, faithful, state of bordering or being in direct contact with something, proximity causing their association and connection, touching

2532-kai:  and, also, even, so then too, both, indeed, moreover, therefore

3739-os:  who, which, what, that, whose, whom, whereof, one, another, some, other, that which, where, whither, the, the things, these, this, he, she, it, the son

991-blepo:  to look at literal or figurative, see, take heed, behold, beware, understand, regard, perceive, have sight, to observe, discern, special contemplation, intent and earnest consideration, give attention to, interest, devotion, worship, give self wholly to, to gaze intently, look steadfastly, behold steadily, fasten one's eyes upon, look earnestly on, look up steadfastly, set eyes on, look fixedly, to observe fixedly, to absolutely discern clearly, close penetration to distinguish, regard favorably, watch, witness, oversee, visit, look closely at, of careful contemplation, personal experiences, to view attentively with earnest regard, careful and deliberate vision which interprets, comprehend, grasp, render constant care and attention, service, cherishing, committed, owned and possessed, occupied, acknowledge, recognize, enjoy the presence of, ascertain, purpose, desire, long after, seek after, partake, keep, treasure, observe fully, understand completely, consider closely, action of the mind in apprehending sure facts about something, careful and full consideration, gaze with wide open eyes at something remarkable, earnest and continued inspection, inward impression or spiritual experience, mental occupation, vision gazed at, inspired understanding and comprehension, testament revealed by God, to care for, attendance

1125-grapho:  to grave, write, describe, writing, engrave, carve, pierce, penetrate, stamped, sealed, exact copy or representation, express image in likeness, similitude and resemblance, cut into, to engross, impress, bearing image produced corresponding with the instrument that produced it, distinct, sharpened, stake, owned, claim, badge of service, etched, marked, branded, taught, instructed, inculcate, show forth, point out, to cut or carve a text or design on the surface of a hard object, print, be permanently fixed, in, on, inscribe, incise, chisel, score, notch, imprint, set, embed, identify, characterize, distinguish, classify, set apart, devoted, consecrated, ordained, appointed, chosen, selected, called, named, preferred, favored, singled out, sign, indication, sure sign, quality, sort, status, nature, category, recognize, acknowledge, known, put a name on, know well, remember, determine, established, ascertain, verify, confirm, affirm, associate, link, connected, coupled, mention, side by side, belonging to someone, possessed and occupied, in tune with, have rapport with, feel at one with, be on the same wavelength as, speak the same language as, understand and relate to, of union, make distinctive, present, label, proprietary name, earmark, burn, sear, instill, lasting effect and influence, able to trace out and conform to, character, insignia, emblem, symbol, logo, monogram, hallmark, watermark, token, evidence, proof, effect, impact, feature, attribute, trait, calling card, property, indicator, grade, rate, score, target, end, flag, highlight, show forth, designate, delineate, note, specify, recognize, keep, appraised, assessed, pay attention to, bear in mind, consider, succeed, prosper, make good, covenant, heirship, set aside to keep, reserve, assign, allocate, devote, pledge, official mark, stamp of authenticity, distinctive feature and characteristic, sure sign, identification, marker, visible when held against the light and typically identifies the maker

1519-eis:  to or into the point reached or entered of place, time, purpose, result or condition and state, toward, far more exceeding, to the intent that, of one mind, set at one again, throughout, to the end, one, joined, to stay, remain, continue, dwell, ruled, governed, owned, belonging to, a bond and union with, resemblance, give heed, to be given over to, adhere, beware, attend and care about, to apply oneself

975-biblion:  a roll, book, bill, scroll, writing, any sheet on which something has been written, inner bark of the papyrus plant, inner part, paper written on, volume, Scripture, bundle, list, register, directory, record, file, index, catalog, inventory, census, pour out forth, flow, teach, publish, instruction, ledger, account, reserve, order, arrange, legitimate, open, public, ancient book or document, depict, bear, inscribed, display, bond, deed or other documents kept in custody of third party taking effect when specified condition has been fulfilled, deposit, trust, security, being kept in custody or trust, invoice, statement, law, legislation, proposal, note, public notice, announcement, schedule, program, timetable, script, print, work, composition, issued to the public, action of making something generally known, declaration, of author preparing and disseminating something in print to announce and make known, communicate, share information, transmit, convey, pass on information, connection, tell, impart, relay, report, recount, relate, present, disclose, mention, spread, be in touch and contact, interact and commune, meet,, speak, converse, get one's message across, explain, carry, connect with and join, open 

2532-kai:  and, also, even, so then too, both, indeed, moreover, therefore

3992-pempo:  to dispatch, departure, terminus, orderly motion involved in temporary errand to transmit, bestow or wield, send forth, install, set fast, take care of, send out on a mission, set at liberty, to order to go to a place appointed, to allow to depart in a state of liberty, delegate, ambassador, representative, post, mail, forward, finish, conclude, settle, discharge, perform, expedite, accomplish, make an end, with promptness and speed, communication, report, bulletin, statement, letter, message, news, information, execute, carry out to the full, bring about, achieve, complete, conduct, effectuate, put into operation, initiate, cause to happen and take effect

3588-to:  the, which, who, the things, the Son, this, that, one, he

1577-ekklesia:  denoting origin or point whence motion or action proceeds from out of place, time, or cause whether direct or remote, of, by, after, with, among, beyond, by the means of, exceedingly, abundantly above, for, because, by reason of, since, thenceforth, often of completion, to call, name, bid, summon, invite, call by name, bear a name, vocation, destination, surname, to cry out after, long for, desire, order, arrange, command, ordain, appoint, give authoritative order, direct, conduct, have authority over, be in charge of, have dominion, to control and restrain, secure, obeyed, instruct, call on, require, leader of, head of, supervise, oversee, receive, gain, keep, injunction, decree, stipulate, request, guidance, leadership, rule, governance, jurisdiction, knowledge, mastery, grasp, understand, cry out, shout, hail, send for, assemble, muster, convene, designate, denominate, regard, consider, choose, select, prefer, favor, enlist, calling to meet, commune, communicate, called out for a special purpose, knit together by the closest bond, gathered, dependent, interdependent, present

3588-to:  the, which, who, the things, the Son, this, that, one, he

1722-en:  denoting fixed position in place, time and state, a relation of rest, in, at, on, by, through, about, give self wholly to, openly, because

773-aseea:  east, asia, largest of the world continents consisting nearly one-third of the landmass lying entirely north of the equator except for the Southeast Asian islands, connected to Africa and borders Europe and is part of the same landmass along the Ural Mountains across the Caspian Sea, region of Ionia, belonging to the province of Asia, Roman province of Asia, direction toward the point of the horizon where the sun rises at the equinoxes, on the right hand side of a person facing north or the point on the horizon itself, eastern part of the world or a specified country, region or town, regions lying to the east of Europe, lying toward, near or facing the east, situated in the part of the sanctuary containing the altar, actual east, denoting the eastern part of a specified area, city or country or its inhabitants, dawn, oriental, eastward, eastern, first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise, beginning of a phenomenon or period of time especially one considered favorable, come into existence, become evident to the mind, perceived and understood, ceaselessly, daybreak, sunrise, first light, daylight, first thing in the morning, sun up, dusk, start, birth, inception, origination, genesis, emergence, advent, arrival, rise, origin, onset, unfolding, development, infancy, emerge, born, commence, unfold, occur, enter one's mind, register, cause to begin

1519-eis:  to or into the point reached or entered of place, time, purpose, result or condition and state, toward, far more exceeding, to the intent that, of one mind, set at one again, throughout, to the end, one, joined, to stay, remain, continue, dwell, ruled, governed, owned, belonging to, a bond and union with, resemblance, give heed, to be given over to, adhere, beware, attend and care about, to apply oneself

2181-ephesos:  ancient Greek city on the western coast of Asia Minor, in modern Turkey, site of temple of Diana, an important center of early christianity where Paul preached and lived in, the most important commercial city  and capital of Ionia between Smyrna and Miletus, surrounded on three sides by mountains and on the west of Icarian Sea with the river Cayster running across the plain, in complete desolation with ruins remaining of the stadium and theater, temple Diana considered one of the seven wonders of the world erected at the joint cost of all Asia and took 220 years to build, the theater was the largest structure of its kind built by the Greeks and capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the stadium or circus where the arena witnessed races, matches and fights with wild beasts of competitors condemned as criminals sent naked into the arena to be torn to pieces, the remains exposed at the end of the combat, holding these games in honor of Diana, the silver shrines of goddesses made by Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen purchased by the idolatrous city

2532-kai:  and, also, even, so then too, both, indeed, moreover, therefore

1519-eis:  to or into the point reached or entered of place, time, purpose, result or condition and state, toward, far more exceeding, to the intent that, of one mind, set at one again, throughout, to the end, one, joined, to stay, remain, continue, dwell, ruled, governed, owned, belonging to, a bond and union with, resemblance, give heed, to be given over to, adhere, beware, attend and care about, to apply oneself

4667-smurna:  myrrh, bitter, gum resin from a shrub that grows in Africa with a smooth, pea size fruit, pale reddish yellow to reddish brown or red, astringent, antiseptic, stimulant, used as perfume, ingredient of anointing oil for priests, used for purification and embalming, one of the gifts of the magi, embitter, narcotic, to deaden pain, gall, site of modern Izmir in Turkey, city in northwestern Georgia, northwest of Atlanta, situated on the Aegean Sea about 40 miles from Ephesus, the modern town is located about 2 1/2 miles from the ancient city, encompassing both slopes of Mount Pagus and the low ground at its foot, perfume which exudes spontaneously and is procured by incisions made on a small thorny tree growing in Arabia and Ethiopia, the droplets soon harden into bitter aromatic gum which was highly prized by the ancients for use in incense and perfumes, it is still used medicinally and in perfumes today

2532-kai:  and, also, even, so then too, both, indeed, moreover, therefore

1519-eis:  to or into the point reached or entered of place, time, purpose, result or condition and state, toward, far more exceeding, to the intent that, of one mind, set at one again, throughout, to the end, one, joined, to stay, remain, continue, dwell, ruled, governed, owned, belonging to, a bond and union with, resemblance, give heed, to be given over to, adhere, beware, attend and care about, to apply oneself

4010-pergamos:  fortified, a tower, castle, watchtower in a vineyard, defense as in the wall of a city, turret, any building with one or more towers, fortress, palace, citadel, celebrated city of Mysia, province in northwest Asia Minor located three miles off the River Caicus and twenty miles from the sea, Lysimachus successor of Alexander the Great chose this city to store his treasure and entrusted Philetaerus, his garrison commander with the nine thousand talents but was betrayed and attacked, taken over by his trustee, claimed by the Romans along with its vast treasures and established under Roman rule, famous for its literary character and idolatry, using animal skins for writing because the Egyptians would not give papyrus paper for  Pergamos to build a rival library, thus parchment, it has a vast library of 200,000 volumes or rolls, rivaling that at Alexandria, later moved to Egypt after it was presented by Antony to Cleopatra and both the libraries were destroyed by Caliph Omar, temples dedicated to Zeus, Minerva, Apollo, Venus, Bacchus and Aesculapious, the god of medicine or blue buddha, are famous and numerous, the modern city is called Bergama, ruins of fine churches and temples remain

2532-kai:  and, also, even, so then too, both, indeed, moreover, therefore

1519-eis:  to or into the point reached or entered of place, time, purpose, result or condition and state, toward, far more exceeding, to the intent that, of one mind, set at one again, throughout, to the end, one, joined, to stay, remain, continue, dwell, ruled, governed, owned, belonging to, a bond and union with, resemblance, give heed, to be given over to, adhere, beware, attend and care about, to apply oneself

2363-thuateira:  city in Asia Minor on the northern border of Lydia near the road from Pergamos to Sardis and approximately 27 miles from Sardis, known today as Ashisar meaning white castle, lies near the river Lycus and was a Macedonian colony bearing the successive names of Pelopia, Semiramis and Euhippia, dyeing was an important branch of business from Homer's time and connects itself with selling of purple cloth, the scarlet cloth dyed had a reputation for being unsurpassed for brilliancy and permanence of color

2532-kai:  and, also, even, so then too, both, indeed, moreover, therefore

1519-eis:  to or into the point reached or entered of place, time, purpose, result or condition and state, toward, far more exceeding, to the intent that, of one mind, set at one again, throughout, to the end, one, joined, to stay, remain, continue, dwell, ruled, governed, owned, belonging to, a bond and union with, resemblance, give heed, to be given over to, adhere, beware, attend and care about, to apply oneself

4554-sardeis:  ancient city in Asia Minor whose ruins lie near the western coast of modern Turkey to the northeast of Izmir which is the capital of Lydia, , situated at the foot of mount Tmolus about 50 miles northeast of Smyrna and 30 miles southeast of Thyatira, on the river Pactolus, celebrated for its golden sands some two miles from the river Hermes, a site of great beauty, famous because of Croesus, last king of Lydia, synonymous with wealth, whose treasure was taken by Cyrus when he was conquered in 548 B.C., the Persians kept a garrison in the citadel and Alexander gained possession of the city after the battle of Granicus, Antiochus the Great sacked the city in 214 B.C. and afterward it became subject to the kings of Pergamos, destroyed in an earthquake during the reign of Tiberius in A.D. 17 and rebuilt by the emperor through remittance of tribute for five years and granting the money to assist in the reconstruction, the prosperity of Sardis arose from its convenience as a commercial market and manufacturing, the art of dyeing wool originated here, corrupted by prevailing worldliness

2532-kai:  and, also, even, so then too, both, indeed, moreover, therefore

1519-eis:  to or into the point reached or entered of place, time, purpose, result or condition and state, toward, far more exceeding, to the intent that, of one mind, set at one again, throughout, to the end, one, joined, to stay, remain, continue, dwell, ruled, governed, owned, belonging to, a bond and union with, resemblance, give heed, to be given over to, adhere, beware, attend and care about, to apply oneself

5359-philadelpheia:  fond, good, promoter of virtue, lover of good, affection, love, kindness, benevolence, humane, courteous, friendship, goodwill, king of Pergamos, city in Lydia of Asia Minor, known as Allah Sheryr or city of God in Turkey

2532-kai:  and, also, even, so then too, both, indeed, moreover, therefore

1519-eis:  to or into the point reached or entered of place, time, purpose, result or condition and state, toward, far more exceeding, to the intent that, of one mind, set at one again, throughout, to the end, one, joined, to stay, remain, continue, dwell, ruled, governed, owned, belonging to, a bond and union with, resemblance, give heed, to be given over to, adhere, beware, attend and care about, to apply oneself

2993-laodikeia:  people, multitude, people of the same language and descent, people of God, people of principle, the right and just multitude, children of God, on the banks of the Lycus river few miles away from Colloae and Hierapolis known today in Turkish as Eski-Hisser, formerly known as Diospolis, Seluecus II changed its name to that of his wife, rich commercial city, destroyed in a great earthquake and rebuilt by its own inhabitants without any aid from the Roman Senate, Muslims destroyed the city and today is in ruins, lukewarm, half hearted, without enthusiasm or energy, tepid, unenthusiastic, indifferent, apathetic, lack luster, subdued, unmoved, perfunctory, brief, hasty, superficial, careless, sketchy, mechanical, inattentive, unconcerned, uninterested, uncaring, uninvolved, unresponsive, detached, mediocre, undistinguished, unexceptional, uninspired, unremarkable, pedestrian, at room temperature, slightly warm, muted, so-so, unaffected, aloof, cold, unconcerned, unsympathetic, unreceptive, impassive, phlegmatic, impervious, oblivious, heedless, deaf to, dull, bland, stolid, lifeless, unreadable, dead, wooden, stony, unfriendly, hostile, chilly, hard, blank, callous, heartless, merciless, pitiless, unfeeling, insensitive, unkind, thoughtless, oppose, set against, antagonistic, ill disposed, anti-, disagreeable, unpleasant, offensive, obnoxious, vile, mean spirited, insolent, derogatory, disrespectful, hurtful, wounding, abusive, exasperating, galling, rude, crude, improper, indecent, distasteful, abominable, loathsome, odious, putrid, stagnant, attacking, aggressive, combative, belligerent, motionless, static, foul, stale, inactive, sluggish, lethargic, flat, dying, sick, depressed, decline, decrease, diminish, paralyzed, frozen, impotent, powerless, useless

Interpretation based on the study:  Showing forth saying, "I EXIST AND AM FIRST, CHIEF, PRINCIPAL, HIGHEST, FINAL, ULTIMATE, LAST AND ETERNAL.  FOREMOST IN TIME, PLACE AND IMPORTANCE, PRIME PREEMINENT LEADER AND RULER having the Means and Power to Accomplish in My Faithfulness, Devotion and Truthfulness.  Bringing to an end successfully, in My Companionship and Favor to teach, mark, own, make visible and understandable the Ancient Scriptures, My Communications and Written Word.  Sending My Messenger to invite  by name those gathered in My Keeping, Dominion and Rule.  Ceaselessly and endlessly unfolding to set at one again in a bond of union to gather My children from all the coasts to belong and remain with Me.  Also throughout Ephesus, Smurna, binding Pergamos and owning Thuateira to rule Sardeis.  Even setting at one again Philadelpheia in friendship and goodwill, and also bringing into union the just in Laodikeia to belong to Me."

Definitions derived from:  The New Strong's Expanded Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, red letter edition, Hebrew & Greek Dictionary, 2010 edition.  CWP Teacher edition Interlinear Bible.  

Studies can be referenced at:  www.hebrewandgreekbiblestudies.blogspot.com

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