Saturday, November 2, 2013


Revelation 3:4

Greek:  ekeis oliga onomata kai en sardesin a ouk emolunan ta imatia auton kai peripatersousin met emou en leukois oti axioi eisin

Greek Strong's numbers:

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

3641-oligos:  puny in extent, degree, number, duration or value, small, little, short, brief, denotes size and quantity, for a season, temporary, temporal, transient, denotes a space of time, hour, day, hour is at hand, belonging to the right time, weak, feeble, delicate, frail, fragile, pitiful, inadequate, insufficient, meager, paltry, trifling, inconsequential, poor in quality, amount or size, junior person, small and weak, mortal, subject to death, perishable, impermanent, momentary, fugitive, short lived, here today and gone tomorrow, passing, fleeting, homeless, drifter, traveler, falling apart, deteriorating, crumbling, untended, neglected, careless, negligent, outcast, faulty, lacking, not have enough, deficient, wanting, need, limited, imperfect, inferior, unsound, substandard, poor, scant, scarce, sparse, in short supply, incomplete, restricted

3686-onoma:  name, character, authority, called, surnamed, represents the title and dignity, authority, rank, majesty, power, excellence, etc., of everything that the name covers, an expression of someone's attributes, credit, benefit, known, recognition, mark, acknowledgement, confession, recognition of authority combined with the reliance or rest upon it, identified with, for the sake of, on account of, because of, assign an appellation, to mention, call, address, praise, worship, derive benefit, notoriety, advantage, reference, regard, famous, reputation, identity, designation, celebrity, luminary, repute, standing, stature, esteem, prestige, renown, notability, distinction, entitle, specify, choose, nominate, appoint, earmark, defining, value, order, classification, calling, to hold, grasp, lift, touch, control, drive, operate, deal with, take care of, charge, attend, respond, administer, conduct, direct, guide, supervise, belonging to, owned by, possession, occupation

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

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

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

3739-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

3756-ou:  not, no, cannot, neither, never, none, nothing, without, not at all, in no wise, no more at all, by no means, in no case, not ever, not once, not even, not even one, not at all, without delay, not a whit, not even ever

3435-moluno:  black, ink, darken, cloud, dirty, pervert, smear, stain, dim, tarnish, sully, drag through the mud and mire, taint, distort, unclear, disgrace, shame, dishonor, bring discredit, damage, destroy, ruin, slander, defame, hurt, harm, bring fault, spoil, impair, debase, degrade, mar, poison, pollute, desecrate, profane, violate, contaminate, rape, ravish, deflower, mark, make filthy and unclean, obliterate, conceal, twist out of shape, mislead, give false account and impress, change the form of something during transmission, interrupt, contort, make unpleasant, cast shadow and doubt, make gloomy, angry and unhappy, turn into a negative, annoy, sadden, burden, depress, discourage, dishearten, stress, trouble, poop all over, befoul, soil with filth, fornication, selling out, idolatry and adultery, immorality, cause a breach and break in relationship with God and others, breaking union and bond with God and others, creating strife and rift, unethical, not righteous, bad, wrong, evil, unprincipled, lawless, godless, unscrupulous, dishonest, untrustworthy, liar, nefarious, villainous, vile, corrupt, disreputable, iniquitous, unconscionable, base, sinful, impure, unchaste, without virtue, shameless, debauched, reprobate, lost, lewd, obscene perverse, licentious, unfaithful, promiscuous, crooked, degenerate, fail, weak, without moral standard and rule, ungoverned, ill regulated, abnormal, sick, diseased, dying, decrepit, wavering, without conviction, wanton, in a state of decay, rotten, putrid, unreliable, erroneous, altercation, altered, infectious, malignant, cancerous, spreading, out of control, inclined to dishonesty for personal gain, venal, underhanded, fraudulent, criminal, illegal, vice ridden, dissipated, bastard, adulterated, warped, tampered with, impede, hinder, stand in the way to restrict, hamper and inhibit, disturb, disrupt, impinge, confuse, barge and intrude upon, encroach, meddle, forceful and violent against another's will, imprison, ensnare, trick, lure, cheat, swindle, crafty, devious, treacherous, unjust, dirty, unfair, false, deceitful, mendacious, shifty, unsteady, unstable, volatile, perfidious

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

2440-himation:  cover, clothe, dress, robe, vestment, vestiture, shield, protect, shelter, keep safe, coat, blanket, carpet, mantle, deal with, consider, take in, include, involve, incorporate, embrace, receive, welcome, secure, assure, bestow, endow, dwell, abide, lodge in, lay upon, place on, close fitting garment, hug, carry, bear, endure, continue with, remain and stay with, accompaniment, companionship, association, union, intimacy, power, influence, ownership, possession, occupied, taken, kept, taught, mentorship, provide, support, supply, clad, array, deck, fit, make suitable, arm, brace, uphold, inhabit, envelop, encircle, surround, encompass, enfold, cocoon, sheathe, enclose, guard, watch over, wrap completely, respect, honor, in, with, together, keep safe from harm and injury, preserve, save, deliver, go before to cover in front and guarding the rear, defend, cushion, insulate, hedge, fortify, look after, tend, nourish, feed, take care of, keep, continue, maintain in its original state or condition, retain, sustain, perpetuate, conserve, reserve, rule, govern, regulate, keep alive in full flame, prepare, heal, restore, recover, atone, remit, save, reconcile, expiate, become substitute, stand in place for another, redeem, pay for in full, ransom, fully satisfy, fulfill

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

4043-peripateo:  live, follow, behave, companion, occupied, character, deportment, circuit, Way, path, manner, touching, concerning, pertaining to, for the sake of, around, beyond, completeness, through, with respect to, regard, attend, go about, care, walk, method, custom, journey, course, entry, procedure, process, system, plan, means, approach, operation, practice, policy, rule, governance, regulation, ownership, possession, occupation, convention, mode, conduct, nature, temperament, disposition, will, desire, inclination, mindset, constitution, make up, tendency, propensity, arrangement, position, stance, disposal, inherent quality, law,  subject to, statute, ordinance, order, direction, dictate, principle, instruction, guideline, precept, injunction, jurisdiction, authority, tenet, credo, trust, belief, doctrine, charge, dictum, mandate, management, control, leadership, supervision, sway, power, dominion, mastery, administration, presiding, settled with, residence, remain and stay with, continue, experience, dwell with, animation, motivation, personality, activity, sustenance

3326-meta;  accompaniment amid, association, succession, joined, occupying, with, follow, together, relation of participation and proximity, union

1700-emou:  of me, mine, my, mine own

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

3022-leukos:  light, bright, illumination, shining, gleaming, brilliance, radiance, luster, glowing, blazing, dazzle, fire, burning, effulgence, sight, presence, approach, view, understanding, enlighten, comprehension, know well, familiar, awareness, insight, knowledge, authority, master, leader, captain, owner, ruler, set alight, keep alive in full flame, set on fire, ignite, kindle, spark, inspire, full of light, sunny, cheerful, happy, prosperous, out pouring, golden, reveal, disclose, bring to light, shed light, make known, make apparent, appear, emerge, materialize, consider, bear in mind, note, brighten, glisten, make bright, clarify, clear up, interpret, explain, elucidate, easy, gentle, beaming, luminous, vivid, fine, intense, bold, rich, strong, vibrant, intelligent, quick, perceptive, resourceful, lively, full of hope, favorable, encouraging, good, cherished, successful, full, supreme, clean, worthy, honest, upright, wholesome, natural, healthy, lawful, legitimate, fresh, flawless, genuine, authentic, pure, unadulterated, refined, noble, innocent, untainted, transparent, visible

3754-hoti:  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 or thing of the same kind, another, having similar qualities, faithful resemblance to the original, 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, whenever, in as much as, as soon as, as long as, while, too, after that, because, as concerning that, in that

514-axios:  leader, head, captain, move, drive, lead along, bring, induce, raise, bring up, train, discipline, teach, guide, the Way, course, path, character, manner of life, principle, law, rule, regulation, abiding, worthy, suitable, meet, befitting, right, appropriate, lawful, legitimate, in accordance with, conform to, able to bear responsibility, fulfill, satisfy, enduring, lasting, ruler, owner, power, authority, jurisdiction, control, influence

1526-eisi:  be, am, are, existence, have, means, ability, remain, continue, is, present, occupy, attend, stay in the same place and condition, preserved, saved, occur, take place, represent, consist, constitute, amount to, identity, nature, character, state, quality

Interpretation based on the study:  Maintaining and caring for the fragile perishing few named in Sardeis, corrupted by worldliness, that you may by no means in any way be discouraged, darkened, obliterated nor debauched.  Covering to keep safe in My Embrace, surrounding completely to free and save from harm and injury to Preserve and Deliver you.  I AM the Way to Guide and Lead you in My Companionship, joining you in a relation of rest to shine My Light to illuminate and keep you alive in full flame to give you Hope.  In the same Way leading you to satisfy and care for you in My Favor and Regard as Captain, Ruler, Owner, Legitimate, Steadfast, Unswerving in Devotion to Teach, Enfold and Remain you in My Being.

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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