Revelation • Chapter 15 (8 verses)
And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God. And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over ... Mentions: Moses .
New Testament • 22 Chapters
Revelation (New Testament, 22 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel , David , Judah , Reuben , Gad . Key places: Asia , Patmos , Ephesus , Smyrna , Thyatira , Sardis . Opens with: "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and s..."
to uncover, reveal, disclose, go into exile
to uncover, reveal, disclose, go into exile. To strip, uncover, reveal secret mysteries (galah ozen / galah sod); also physically to go into exile, stripped of homeland.
prophecy, prophetic declaration
prophecy, prophetic declaration. Prophecy, written or oral prophetic message recorded for covenant instruction (2 Chronicles 15:8, Ezra 6:14, Nehemiah 6:12).
to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand, to know, realize, to become known
to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand, to know, realize, to become known. Primary meaning: to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand, to know, realize, to become known, to know. Strong's: to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed). Lexical nuances: to be taking in knowledge, come to know, recognize, perceive, understand ; in past tenses to know, realize ; pass., to become known : c. acc., Mt 22:18 , Mk 5:43 , Col 4:8 , I Th 3:5 , al. Pass., Mt 10:26 , Phl 4:5 , al.; seq. ὅτι , Mt 21:45 , Jo 4:1 , al.; τί , Mt 6:3 ; ἀπό , Mk 15:45 ; ὅ , Ro 7:15 ; τ. λεγόμενα , Lk 18:34 ; τ. θέλημα , Lk 12:47 ; τ. καρδίας , Lk 16:15 ; c acc. pers., of recog...
a seeking to know, inquiry, investigation, knowledge
a seeking to know, inquiry, investigation, knowledge. Primary meaning: a seeking to know, inquiry, investigation, knowledge. Strong's: knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge. Lexical nuances: a seeking to know, inquiry, investigation . knowledge , in NT, specially of the kn. of spiritual truth: absol., Lk 11:52 , Ro 2:20 15:14 , I Co 1:5 (Lft., Notes , 147) 8:1 , 7 , 10 , 11 , 13:2 , 8 14:6 , II Co 6:6 8:7 11:6 , Eph 3:19 , Col 2:3 , I Pe 3:7 , II Pe 1:5 , 6 ; c. gen. obj., σωτηρίας , Lk 1:77 ; τ. δόξης τ. θεοῦ , II Co 4:6 ; τ. θεοῦ , II Co 2:14 10:5 ; Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ , Phl 3:8 (v. De...
a word, a saying, statement
a word, a saying, statement. Primary meaning: a word, a saying, statement, declaration. Strong's: something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ). Lexical nuances: Of that by which the inward thought is expressed, Lat. oratio , sermo , vox , verbum . a word , not in the grammatical sense of a mere name ( ἔπος , ὄνομα , ῥῆμα ), but a word as embodying a conception or idea: Mt 8:8 , Lk 7:7 , I Co 14:9 , 19 , He 12:19 , al. a saying , statement , declaration : Mt 19:22 (T om.), Mk 5:36 7:29 , Lk 1:29 , Jo 2:22 6:60 , Ac 7:29 , al.; c. gen. attrib., Ac 13:15 ...
to make visible, clear, manifest, known
to make visible, clear, manifest, known. Primary meaning: to make visible, clear, manifest, known. Strong's: to render apparent (literally or figuratively). Lexical nuances: to make visible, clear, manifest or known : c. acc rei, Jo 2:11 17:6 , Ro 1:19 , I Co 4:5 , II Co 2:14 11:6 , Col 4:4 , Tit 1:3 ; pass., Mk 4:22 , Jo 3:21 9:3 , Ro 3:21 16:26 , II Co 4:10 , 11 , Eph 5:13 , Col 1:26 , II Ti 1:10 , He 9:8 , I Jo 3:2 4:9 , Re 3:18 15:4 ; c. acc pers., of Christ, Jo 7:4 21:1 ; pass., II Co 3:3 5:10 , 11 , I Jo 2:19 ; of Christ, Mk 16:12 , 14 , Jo 1:31 21:14 , Col 3...
a luminary, light
a luminary, light. Primary meaning: a luminary, light. Strong's: an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy. Lexical nuances: a luminary, light : Phl 2:15 , Re 21:11 .†
to speak, utter, command
to speak, utter, command. To speak, declare; primary verb of divine verbal revelation throughout the Old Testament ('Thus has the LORD spoken').
word, matter, event, divine decree
word, matter, event, divine decree. Word, speech, matter, historic event; the Word of the LORD (Dǝḇar YHWH) as dynamic creative and prophetic power executing God's sovereign will in history.
vision, revelatory manifestation
vision, revelatory manifestation. Prophetic nocturnal vision through which God communicated with patriarchs and prophets ('God spoke to Israel in visions of the night', Genesis 46:2).
prophet, spokesman for God
prophet, spokesman for God. Prophet, divine spokesman; one who receives direct divine revelation and proclaims God's authoritative message ('I will put My words in his mouth', Deuteronomy 18:18).
dream, revelatory prophetic vision
dream, revelatory prophetic vision. Dream; sovereign vehicle of divine revelation to pagan emperors interpreted by Daniel (Daniel 2:4, 4:5).
interpretation, solution of mystery
interpretation, solution of mystery. Interpretation, decoding of divine mystery; term central to Dead Sea Scrolls Pesharim and Daniel 2:4.
mystery, divine secret revealed by God
mystery, divine secret revealed by God. Mystery, divine eschatological secret beyond human intelligence, revealed exclusively by the God of heaven to His prophets (Daniel 2:18, 19, 27, 28, 47).
mercies, compassion
mercies, compassion. Mercies; sought from the God of heaven to reveal hidden mysteries and preserve life (Daniel 2:18).
light, daylight, illumination
light, daylight, illumination. Physical light summoned at creation ('Let there be light'), spiritual revelation, purity, and divine favor ('The LORD is my light').
vision, prophetic revelation, divine oracle
vision, prophetic revelation, divine oracle. Vision, revelatory encounter; 'Where there is no vision, the people perish' (Proverbs 29:18; Habakkuk 2:2).
riddle, dark saying, enigma
riddle, dark saying, enigma. Enigma, perplexing puzzle, deep philosophical riddle challenging moral discernment (Samson's riddle; Queen of Sheba; Psalm 49:4).
dream, revelatory dream
dream, revelatory dream. Dream; legitimate channel of divine communication to patriarchs and prophets (Jacob, Joseph, Solomon, Daniel).
utterance, declaration, oracle (ne'um YHWH)
utterance, declaration, oracle (ne'um YHWH). Solemn divine oracle, formal prophetic utterance; almost always in construct formula ne'um YHWH ('declaration of the LORD') certifying divine origin.
secret counsel, assembly, intimate fellowship
secret counsel, assembly, intimate fellowship. Intimate circle, divine council, secret purpose; 'The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him' (Psalm 25:14, Amos 3:7).
voice, sound, thunder of God
voice, sound, thunder of God. Voice, audible speech, cosmic thunder; 'Voice of the LORD' (Qol YHWH) shakes the wilderness, thunders over the waters, and speaks to prophets (Psalm 29).
to call, summon, proclaim, name
to call, summon, proclaim, name. To call out, name, summon; in prayer, to invoke God's Name ('call upon Name of LORD'), and in election, God's efficacious call.
to see, inspect, perceive, provide
to see, inspect, perceive, provide. To behold, inspect; theologically God's sovereign oversight and gracious provision: Yahweh-Yireh ('The LORD will provide', Genesis 22:14).
seer, one who sees divine visions
seer, one who sees divine visions. Seer; ancient title for prophet before the term navi became standard ('he who is now called a prophet was formerly called a seer', 1 Samuel 9:9).
name, memorial, reputation
name, memorial, reputation. Name, reputation, renown, character; especially the Name of the LORD representing His self-revelation, holy presence dwelling at the sanctuary, and locus of worship.
instruction, teaching, law, guidance
instruction, teaching, law, guidance. Instruction, direction, teaching, authoritative guidance; God's parental self-revelation instructing His people how to walk in communion; also Pentateuch.
to reveal, uncover, disclose
to reveal, uncover, disclose. Primary meaning: to reveal, uncover, disclose. Strong's: to take off the cover, i.e. disclose. Lexical nuances: in general sense (cl.), to reveal , uncover , disclose , of things: Mt 10:26 , Lk 2:35 12:2 , I Co 3:13 ; of persons: pass., Christ, Lk 17:30 ; Antichrist, II Th 2:3 , 6 , 8 .
an uncovering, laying bare, a revealing
an uncovering, laying bare, a revealing. Primary meaning: an uncovering, laying bare, a revealing, revelation. Strong's: disclosure. Lexical nuances: an uncovering , laying bare (Plut.). Metaph., a revealing , revelation : a disclosure of divine truth, or a manifestion from God: Lk 2:32 , Ro 2:5 8:19 16:25 , I Co 1:7 14:6 , 26 , II Co 12:1 , 7 , Ga 1:12 2:2 , Eph 1:17 3:3 , II Th 1:7 , I Pe 1:7 , 13 4:13 , Re 1:1 .†
to observe, perceive, discern, recognize, to discover, ascertain, determine
to observe, perceive, discern, recognize, to discover, ascertain, determine. Primary meaning: to observe, perceive, discern, recognize, to discover, ascertain, determine. Strong's: to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. Lexical nuances: "directive" of γινώσκω (AR, Eph. , 249), as in cl.;
acquaintance, discernment, recognition
acquaintance, discernment, recognition. Primary meaning: acquaintance, discernment, recognition. Strong's: recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement. Lexical nuances: acquaintance, discernment, recognition (Plut., al.): Phl 1:9 , Col 3:10 ; c. gen. rei, Col 1:9 2:2 , Phm 6 ; τ. ἀληθείας , I Ti 2:4 , II Ti 2:25 3:7 , Tit 1:1 , He 10:26 ; τ. ἁμαρτίας , Ro 3:20 ; c. gen. pers., of God: Eph 1:17 , Col 1:10 , II Pe 1:2 , 3 ; of Christ: Eph 4:13 , II Pe 1:8 2:20 ; of God and Christ: II Pe 1:2 ; κατ ̓ ἐ. , Ro 10:2 ; ἔχειν ἐν ἐ. , Ro 1:28 (v. AR, Eph. , 248 ff.; and...
that which is known to the, a mystery, secret doctrine
that which is known to the, a mystery, secret doctrine. Primary meaning: that which is known to the, a mystery, secret doctrine, secret. Strong's: a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites). Lexical nuances: that which is known to the μύστης ( initiated ), a mystery or secret doctrine , mostly in pl., τὰ μ. (Æsch., Hdt., al.).
manifestation
manifestation. Primary meaning: manifestation. Strong's: exhibition, i.e. (figuratively) expression, (by extension) a bestowment. Lexical nuances: manifestation : I Co 12:7 , II Co 4:2 .†
light
light. Primary meaning: light. Strong's: compare G5316 (φαίνω), G5346 (φημί)); luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative). Lexical nuances: light (opp. to τὸ σκότος, ἡ σκοτία ): Mt 17:2 , 5 , Jo 11:9 , 10 , II Co 4:6 ; ἡλίου , Re 22:5 ; of a lamp, Lk 8:16 11:33 , Jo 5:35 , Re 18:23 ; of a supernatural heavenly light, Ac 9:3 12:7 22:6 , 9 , 11 26:13 ; hence, ἄγγελος φωτός , II Co 11:14 ; ὁ κλήρος τ. ἁγίων ἐν τ. φ. , Col 1:12 ; of the divine glory, Re 21:24 ; by meton., of that which gives light: of fire, Mk 14:54 , Lk 22:56 (cl.; I ...