Revelation 20:12

Revelation 20:12  KJV  "And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God;  and the books were opened:  and another book was opened, which is the book of life:  and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works."

Interpretation based on the following study:  And with full understanding, those living in a state of separation to God and disconnected from the Source of LIfe, even the least of these, also, the greatest, stand in the presence to face God, and the books and records were opened and explained.  Also, another book was opened, that belongs to those living in connection with Christ.  Therefore, in a process leading to a decision, with freedom to decide from one's opinion and choice, to distinguish and discern the works of these who live apart from trusting relationship with God, because they bear all the features and characteristics that possess them inwardly.  The record pertains to their inward commitment and occupation.

Greek:  kai eidon tous nedrous mikrous kai megalous estotas enopion tou theou kai biblia eneokthesan kai biblion allo eneokthe o estin tes zoes kai ekrithesan oi nekroi ek ton gegrammenon en tois bibliois kata ta erga auton

Definitions/Greek Strong's numbers:

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

1492-eido:  to see, know by perception, be aware, be sure, understand completely, realize definitively, have absolute knowledge, fullness of knowledge, to know perfectly, implies an active relationship, being in an approving connection with, standing in relation to, what is know is of value and importance thus the establishment of a relationship, known of God, appreciation, intimate union and connection, operation of the Holy Spirit to make known and give understanding, communicating things before unknown and reaffirming to remind, to recognize, know upon some mark, become fully acquainted with, acknowledge, know well, notice attentively, fully discern, special recognition with appreciation, special participation giving greater import and weight of truth, knowledge which perfectly unites the subject with the object, to know thoroughly, clear recognition in its reality, ascertain, complete comprehension, exact viewing, participation in knowing which powerfully influences the knower into full knowledge, wisdom of spiritual things broad and full intelligence, acquired by acuteness and experience, insight, prudence, discretion, sagacious, skillful, sensible, apprehension of truth, accurate knowledge, perfected intuition, mental excellence of the highest sense, supreme intelligence such as belongs to God, wisdom of God as evinced in forming and governing the world and scriptures

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

3498-nekros:  dead, a corpse, death of the body, actual spiritual condition of those who refuse salvation, live separated from God, the ideal spiritual condition of believers in regard to sin, a church in declension, in which state it is inactive and barren, unable to bear the fruit of the Spirit, disconnected from the Source of Life, sin which apart from the law cannot produce guilt, works apart from trusting relationship with God that is vital and essential, faith that does not produce results in good works, mortified, deadened, destroyed, strengthless, without power, deprived of life, evil desires at work in the body, possessed by evil, deceased, impotency, deadness, dying, state of being virtually dead, killed, put to death, become dead, bondage, taking of life, murder, to take away violently, abolished, slain, to lead away, appointed to death, doom, separation, ceasing to function, turned to dust, disobedience to God, opposite of life and conscious communion with God, conscious separation from God, consequence of choosing life separate from God, left alone and forsaken, expire, finish life, demise, to end, limit, fill up, termination, result, final, uttermost, conclusion, carry out a thing to the full, collected as paid in full

3398-mikros:  small in size, quantity, number, dignity, rank, influence, time, space, degree or position, least, less, little

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

3173-megas:  greatness, majesty, divinity, dignity, ascription of praise acknowledging the attributes of God, exceedingly mighty, strong, of degree and intensity, rank, force of a voice, magnitude, exalted, highest, preeminence, perfection, magnificent, conspicuous, favor, glory, splendor, superbness, mighty power and strength

2476-estemi:  to stand, set, establish, stand still, stand by, abide, remain, dwell permanently, continue, present, covenant, appointed, ordained, determined, to make to stand, singled out, named, made known, declared, chose, selected, prefer, favored, made to keep, uphold, confirmed, verified, legitimate, legally begotten

1799-enopion:  in the face of, in front of, before, in the sight of, in the presence of, in one's sight and presence, seen and known, present, ready and at hand, close and near

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

2316-theos:  the Supreme Deity, the One True God, Elohim Yehowah, unoriginated, immutable, eternal and self-sustained existence, Almighty Most High Highest God, Creator, Savior, Absolute Holiness, Righteousness, Faithfulness, Mercy, Love, Truthfulness, Infinite Knowledge and Power, Ruler of all, Lord God Most High, Peace. Grace, Source of all Blessings and Life

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

975-biblion:  a roll, book, scroll, writing, any sheet on which something has been written

455-anoigo:  to open up, speaking freely, enlarged, opening, to open thoroughly, to expound, explain, teach, point out

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

975-biblion:  a roll, book, scroll, writing, any sheet on which something has been written

243-allos:  else, different, another, another of the same sort

455-anoigo:  to open up, speaking freely, enlarged, opening, to open thoroughly, to expound, explain, teach, point out

3739-os:  who, which, what, that, whom

2076-esti:  is, have, be, belong, consists of, follow, must need, remaineth

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

2222-zoe:  life, lifetime, the life God gives He maintains, relationship in and with Christ that gives spiritual life, principle of power and mobility, breath, spirit, sentient principle that animates, vitality, mind, heart, soul, vital force which animates and emotes showing itself in breathing, living being, seat of feelings, desires, affections, aversions, moral being

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

2919-krino:  to distinguish, decide, to try, judge, conclude, think, choose, give opinion, to separate, pick out, select, prefer, approve, favor, resolve, decree, pronounce an opinion concerning right and wrong, to rule and govern, decision resulting from an investigation, avenge, process leading to a decision, pronouncement of decision, justice, to know, search and seek for, authority and freedom to decide from one's opinion and choice

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

3498-nekros:  dead, a corpse, death of the body, actual spiritual condition of those who refuse salvation, live separated from God, the ideal spiritual condition of believers in regard to sin, a church in declension, in which state it is inactive and barren, unable to bear the fruit of the Spirit, disconnected from the Source of Life, sin which apart from the law cannot produce guilt, works apart from trusting relationship with God that is vital and essential, faith that does not produce results in good works, mortified, deadened, destroyed, strengthless, without power, deprived of life, evil desires at work in the body, possessed by evil, deceased, impotency, deadness, dying, state of being virtually dead, killed, put to death, become dead, bondage, taking of life, murder, to take away violently, abolished, slain, to lead away, appointed to death, doom, separation, ceasing to function, turned to dust, disobedience to God, opposite of life and conscious communion with God, conscious separation from God, consequence of choosing life separate from God, left alone and forsaken, expire, finish life, demise, to end, limit, fill up, termination, result, final, uttermost, conclusion, carry out a thing to the full, collected as paid in full

1537-ek:  denoting origin, point from whence action or motion proceeds, whether remote or direct, of completion, from, out of, after, beside, among, because, be reason of, by means of, exceeding abundantly beyond, for, unto

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

1125-grapho:  to grave especially to write, to describe, writing, to scratch or etch, stamp, badge of servitude, mark, owned, character, an exact copy or representation, express image, to cut into, to pierce, teach, point out, show forth, direct, to occupy and engross, impress, bearing all the features and characteristics of an image that corresponds respectively with those of the instrument producing it, God's presence is the instrument that transforms all legitimate offering and sacrifice to ascend heavenward in His reception, the fact of complete similarity, to sharpen, establish, confirm, verified, to favor and choose, to prefer, permanent possession, belonging entirely to, abide, dwell, remain, continue

1722-en:  denoting fixed position in place, time or state, and by implication instrumentality medially or constructively, i.e. a relation of rest, in, at, on, by, with, among, through, about, after, altogether, as, between, hereby, by all means, give self wholly to, herein, into, inwardly, mightily, because of, upon, openly, quickly, shortly, when, where, while, throughout, within

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

975-biblion:  a roll, book, scroll, writing, any sheet on which something has been written

2596-kata:  down in place and time with which it is joined, after, in, daily, among, concerning, pertain, to the charge of, after the manner of, by any means

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

2041-ergon:  work, toil, deed, act, doing, labor, occupation, business, craft, diligence, endeavors, field in which one labors and works, service, effort, task, effect, engaged with, that which was wrought, ministry, commitment, devotion, trade, produce

846-autos:  alone, self, mine own, selfsame, this same one

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.