Friday, October 4, 2013


Revelation 2:18

Greek:  kai to aggelo tes en thuateirois ekklesias graphon tade legei o huios tou theou o ekon tous ophthalmous autou os phloga puros kai oi podes autou homoioi kalkolibano

Greek Strong's numbers:

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

32-aggelos:  to bring, drive, move, induce, bring forth, carry, lead along, cause to enter, bring message, to proclaim, bring tidings and news, messenger sent by God, guardian, representative, belonging to Heaven engaged in God's service, chosen to carry His Word to declare and make known His Thoughts and Will, promoter, benefactor, paragon of virtue, shining forth, epitome, embodiment, personification, quintessence, apotheosis, acme, jewel, treasure, example, nonpareil, exemplar, consummate, inimitable, from God, sent from God, appointed by God, best person for the job, top, head, chief, central, main, principal, prince, emissary, ambassador, delegate, deputy, plenipotentiary, diplomat, minister, dignitary, high commissioner, envoy, legate, champion, advocate, leader, consul, one in charge, surrogate, liaison, spokesperson, agent, intermediary, mediator, go between, substitute, replacement, proxy, stand in, relief, understudy, reserve, fill in, back up, provision, caretaker, protector, defender, preserver, custodian, keeper, conservator, curator, steward, trustee, superintendent, attendant

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

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

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

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

3592-tode:  the same, this one, that one, these, those, thus, after this manner, in this way, such, who, but now, and now, also then, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for even

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

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

5207-huios:  son, kinship, children, stresses the quality and essence of one so resembling another that distinctions between the two are indiscernible, offspring, legitimate, descendant, friend, those who enjoy certain privileges and act in a certain way and manifest a certain character, dignity of the relationship in similitude and congruent nature, agreement, suitable, devotion, dedication, faithfulness, inward ethical and legal aspects of parentage, fully belonging to someone in their authority and protection, heir, successor, descendant of a notable family with a long lineage, scion, shoot, branch

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

2316-theos:  Supreme Deity, Magistrate, the One True God, Yehowah Elohim, His Power and Preeminence, Unoriginated Immutable Eternal Self Sustained Existence, Unity, Almighty Highest Most High, Infinite Creator and Savior, Faithful, Holy, Righteous, Mercy, Love, Truth, Word, Ruler and Owner of all, Source of all moral authority, Master Teacher, Redeemer, Everlasting Father

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

2192-eko:  to hold, direct, remote, such as possession, ability, contiguity, relation, or condition, have, need, accompany, amend, can, conceive, follow, keep, necessity, reign, recover, rest, return, take, stresses one who has the means to accomplish a task, of continuance, clasp, carry, bear, hold on to, embrace, enfold, cling, adhere, have in one's name, ownership, support, sustain, uphold, have custody and control of, constrain, maintain, occupy, engross, absorb, interest, captivate, engage, settle, fill, fit, have capacity to accommodate, consider, rule, endure, stay, remain, be valid, legitimate, lawful, be effective, have power and authority, dominion, influence, command, mastery, contact, communication, reach, subdue, tame, curb, safeguard, cherish, treasure, appreciate, favor, value, care for, save, keep in possession, obey, comply, conform abide, fulfill, carry out to the full, honor, stand by, preserve, look after, protect, keep safe, shelter, shield, defend, cover

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

3788-ophthalmos:  penetration, sharpness, singleness of motive, focus, attention, to gaze, look upon with wide open eyes at something remarkable, vision, an aspect or inspired appearance, supernatural sight or vision, earnest and more continued inspection, an inward impression or spiritual experience, mental occupation, apparition, coming into view, to stare, to discern clearly either physical or mental, to attend to, behold, perceive, see, take heed, bodily vision, mental perception, understand, for a testimony unto them, revealed by the Holy Spirit, to look up, receive sight or vision, intently regard, respect, to look away from all else at one object, to look steadfastly, to esteem, to gaze intently, fasten one's eyes, look earnestly on, look up steadfastly, set eyes, to look fixedly, earnestly beholding, consider attentively, concentrate the gaze upon, beware, special contemplation, intent and earnest contemplation, to observe fixedly, absolutely to discern clearly, can see, a close penetrating looking and seeing, to distinguish, recognition, full discernment, acknowledgement, complete comprehension, acquainted, familiar, exact and full knowledge, participation and influence of knowledge, to know upon some mark, to become fully acquainted with, know well, notice attentively to discern and recognize, special recognition, special appreciation, knowledge that perfectly unites the subject with the object, to know thoroughly, ascertain, determine, gaze at with favor, have respect to, favorable regard, select, name, call upon, cry after, visit, seek out, care for, abide and rest upon, comprehend, put the mind upon, enjoin, communication, intelligent, endued with knowledge, look carefully and diligently, to look closely at, look upon, careful contemplation, personal experience, view attentively, wondering regard, careful and deliberate vision which interprets its object, watch, inspect, witness, survey, enjoy the presence of one, to ascertain, interest for the purpose of getting to know and indicates careful observation of details, partaking of, keep, spectacle, spiritual insight, to bend beside, lean over so as to peer within, to stoop down to look into, looking into the perfect law of liberty, to receive near, familiar and intimate act or relation, to learn, take up from beside, trace out, fully know, have understanding, follow close side by side, to accompany, conform, practice, to be near and at hand, present, easy, prompt, to stay near and remain beside, permanent, continue near, steadfast continuance, relate near, comfort, encourage, console, to take aim at, mark, goal, sentry, scout, watcher, mark on which to fix the eye, aim or object, penetrating, pierce, to teach, show forth, revelation, point out, instruct, direct

846-autos:  self, alone, mine own, self same, this, -selves

5613-os:  like, resemblance, similar, as and in this manner, follows, after, like unto, in the same way, in like manner, even so, likewise, as like, same, same degree, appropriate to, characteristic, nature, such as, example, reference to a person of thing of the same kind, another, having similar qualities, faithful resemblance to the original, likeness, conjunction, agreeable, enjoyable, satisfied, fulfilled, desire, long after, choose, prefer, favor, regard, care for, pleased, representation, small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like, specimen, portion, study, analogous, record or extract for reuse as a part of something

5395-phlox:  to flash, flame, blaze, shine, penetration, saturation, radiation, burn, brand, own, possess, occupy, set on fire, keep in full flame, keep alive, ignite, kindle, warm, foster, inflame, subduing, close, intimate, light, bright, visible, source of illumination, electric, radiation, enlighten, give light, Divine Truth, flame, burn, ignite, inspire, known and evident, clear, plain, white, conspicuous, obvious, public, open, fresh, morally and spiritually pure, innocent, untainted, unadulterated, unpolluted, transparent, truthful, reliable, shining, brilliant, beaming, glaring, luminous, radiant, lustrous, gleaming, glowing, vivid, strong, rich, vibrant, intelligent, perceptive, understand, golden, favorable, joyful, refined, clarified, genuine, authentic, legitimate, lawful, wholesome, natural, virtuous, ethical, honorable, clean, honest, upright, exemplary, worthy, undefiled, accomplished, complete, splendid, full, happy, successful, providential, consummate, precious, cherish, valuable, useful, righteous, made right, glittering, lustrous, distinct, understandable, comprehensible, plain, uncomplicated, explicit, lucid, coherent, simple, straightforward, unambiguous, crystal, evident, sure, definite, manifest, patent, unmistakable, palpable, overt, indisputable, beyond doubt, peaceful, calm, open, unobstructed, free, unbound, boundless, to teach to learn, feed and nurture, source of light and life, sparkle, outstanding, excel, successful, prevail, overcome, know well, favored, named, chosen, selected, desired, preferred, suitable, agreeable, relation of participation and intimacy, union, connection, passionate, fervent, zealous, vigorous, animated, spirit, fit, ardor, longing, love, fixed, certain, assured, abiding, enduring, continuing, constant, companion, beloved, ruling, consuming passion, occupied, concentration, engross, absorb, deep, concern, care, regard, heed, covered, defended, protected, relevant, involved, bear and carry, interested in, devotion, give oneself wholly to, consecrate, anointed, appointed, ordained, called, named, bid, require, needful, necessary, seek after, employed, committed, dedication

4442-pur:  fire, fiery, Presence of God, set on fire, kindle, inflame, flaming, to shine, ignite, glow, refine, burn, teach, show forth, point out, instruct, direct, conduct, warm, melt, favor, to learn, enquire, understand, need, demand, require, ascertain, power, influence, to hold and keep, consume, mark, own, possess, occupy, belong to, to guide, to lead, to choose, prefer, desire, confirm, affirm, select, appoint, ordain, will, determine, cry after, seek for, toward, long for, to be clear, conspicuous, to dwell, inhabit, continue, stay, remain, settle, faithful, devoted, loyal, loving, affectionate, attachment, relationship, desire to possess and be in the presence of, make known and manifest, clarify, strong, mark out, extend, brilliancy, assent, consent, appearing, beacon, monument, evidence, banner, reminder of one's duty, attestations of validity of message, indicate, luminous, characteristically marked, enlighten, give light, cause light to shine, illumination, happiness, bright, opposite of darkness, life over death, joyful, blessed, pierce, penetrate, broaden, expand, to surround and cover, bound, gird, gather, flow, vigorous, Instrument by which an offering is transformed to ascend heavenward into God's reception, all legitimate sacrifice had to be presented before God at His Altar and involve burning to some extent, under the authority and protection of, press firmly together, right toward God, prosperity, enjoy, favored status, make plain

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

4228-pous:  a person in motion, expressing subjection, humility, receptivity of discipleship, obeisance and worship, welcome, acceptance and hospitality, modesty, at the feet of, be near to attend and serve, close at hand and present, useful, agreeable, suitable, under another's authority and protection, in meekness, soft and gentle, selfless, lowly, respectful, unpresuming, unassuming, subdued in another's ownership, morally pure, reserved and kept, unpretentious, natural, obedient, tame, biddable, reconciled, acquiescent, like the Lamb, calm, quiet, self effacing, in attendance of another, ready, responsive, amendable, well disposed, approachable, accessible, quick, open, plain, easy, uncomplicated, obliging, cooperative, peaceful, harmonious, comfortable, willing, moderate, steady, content, secure, becoming like and following the example of another, to teach to learn, study, be taught, have experience, commit, take in, assimilate, familiar, to hear and understand, established, learn by heart in the presence of, yield, be governed by, abide, adhere, agree, consent, conform, bond, attach, fixed, accord, heed, regard, esteem, reverence, honor, venerate, adore, exalt, devotion, praise, thanksgiving, magnify, serve, hold dear, cherish, treasure, look up to, depend and rely on, lean on, rest on, trust in

846-autos:  self, alone, mine own, self same, this, -selves

3664-homoios:  to resemble, agree, be suitable, useful, in one accord, with one mind, of union, in one spirit, of like passion, similar affect, similitude in character and nature, the same as, duplicate, assimilated, liken, be like, in the likeness, to make like, assent, covenant, acknowledge, recognizable, follow, take after, favor, preference, approximate, correspond, mirror, echo, bear semblance to, come close and near, approach near, stay and remain with, side by side, correlate, consistent, compatible, be in tune with, concur, coincide, dovetail, fit, match, parallel, square, be equivalent, analogous, communicate, kept, taken, belonging to someone, owned, possessed, occupied, ruled, governed, regulated, touch, contact, familiar, know well, known, fully acquainted with, united as one, consent, approve, accept, receive, welcome, conform, be in harmony, settled, appropriate, well suited, unity, reconciled, congruous in nature

5474-kalkolibanon:  coppery, brass like burnished, polished, whiteness and brilliancy, gold, silver, brilliant, lustrous, fine, shining, lower into a void, hollowing out as a vessel, implement for fragrant offering, instrument for incense or prayers, bridging of a gap or gulf or impassable interval, spanning a vacancy or chasm, to warm, teach, direct, conduct, gleaming, bright, illuminate, glowing, glistening, luminous, beaming, radiant, paragon, epitome, jewel, treasure, exemplar, embodiment, quintessence, acme, arch, representative, original, pattern, standard, archetype, vault, foremost, principal, leading, main, prime, premier, greatest, highest, chief, span, dome, bow, curve, bend, having an outline like the exterior curve of a circle or sphere, outside curve, not having interior angles, curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening typically supporting the weight of a bridge or roof or wall above it forming a passage way or ceremonial monument, bend the head or upper body as a sign of respect expressing thanks and agreement, submission, head of a ship, obedient and attentive in service, compliance, follow, adhere, natural, pure, unadulterated, refine, undiluted, solid, clarified, clear, perfect, genuine, real, clean, fresh, sparkling, unpolluted, wholesome, healthy, virtuous, ethical, moral, righteous, honorable, honest, upright, worthy, bold, inscribed, stamped, owned, valuable, cherished, useful, authority, rank, honor, strong, powerful

Interpretation based on the study:  Indeed, I AM God's Messenger, Word and Representative, Ambassador, Champion and Spokes Person, revealing to teach God's Counsel, Will and Thoughts.  I AM brings Good News to all those gathered in Thuateira, known for your permanent, brilliant scarlet dyes and industries, to call you by name, communicating to stamp and seal you in My ownership and rule.  Identifying you as your Maker to bear My Name and resemble My Character.  Seeking after each one to teach and give Light, pouring out forth My Word to instruct, brighten and transform you in My Presence.  Receiving you as children belonging to My family, to hold and cherish you in My Favor and Companionship.  Preserving and protecting you in singleness of purpose and devotion, to tend, teach and guide you in steadfast permanent continuance.  Set in My Favor, shining forth to establish and keep you alive in full flame, ensuring your success in My Presence, to keep and settle you under My Authority and Protection.  Moreover, in Humility, staying near and close to Minister, Cherish and Recognize you as belonging to Me, familiar, fully known and acquainted with Me, and in full resemblance and likeness to Me.  I AM Alone Is the Instrument, Vessel and Way spanning and bridging the gap of impassable vacancy, to warm, teach and direct you.  I AM God's Principal, Foremost Representative, Unadulterated, Pure, Genuine, Fresh, Righteous, Honorable, Worthy, Powerful and Strong To Deliver In God's Authority and Jurisdiction.

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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