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Revelation 15

Rev. 15:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
I saw
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
as it were
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
a sea
thalassa (Greek #2281)
the sea (genitive case or specially)
KJV usage: sea.
Pronounce: thal'-as-sah
Origin: probably prolonged from 251
o of glass
hualinos (Greek #5193)
glassy, i.e. transparent
KJV usage: of glass.
Pronounce: hoo-al'-ee-nos
Origin: from 5194
mingled
mignumi (Greek #3396)
to mix
KJV usage: mingle.
Pronounce: mig'-noo-mee
Origin: a primary verb
with fire
pur (Greek #4442)
"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
KJV usage: fiery, fire.
Pronounce: poor
Origin: a primary word
q: and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
them that
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
had gotten the victory
nikao (Greek #3528)
to subdue (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: conquer, overcome, prevail, get the victory.
Pronounce: nik-ah'-o
Origin: from 3529
over
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
s the beast
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
therion (Greek #2342)
a dangerous animal
KJV usage: (venomous, wild) beast.
Pronounce: thay-ree'-on
Origin: diminutive from the same as 2339
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
over
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
image
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
eikon (Greek #1504)
a likeness, i.e. (literally) statue, profile, or (figuratively) representation, resemblance
KJV usage: image.
Pronounce: i-kone'
Origin: from 1503
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
over
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
mark
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
charagma (Greek #5480)
a scratch or etching, i.e. stamp (as a badge of servitude), or scupltured figure (statue)
KJV usage: graven, mark.
Pronounce: khar'-ag-mah
Origin: from the same as 5482
, and over
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
the number
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
arithmos (Greek #706)
a number (as reckoned up)
KJV usage: number.
Pronounce: ar-ith-mos'
Origin: from 142
of his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
name
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
onoma (Greek #3686)
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
KJV usage: called, (+ sur-)name(-d).
Pronounce: on'-om-ah
Origin: from a presumed derivative of the base of 1097 (compare 3685)
, stand
histemi (Greek #2476)
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare 5087.
Pronounce: his'-tay-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary στάω (stah'-o) (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses)
on
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
the sea
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
thalassa (Greek #2281)
the sea (genitive case or specially)
KJV usage: sea.
Pronounce: thal'-as-sah
Origin: probably prolonged from 251
of glass
hualinos (Greek #5193)
glassy, i.e. transparent
KJV usage: of glass.
Pronounce: hoo-al'-ee-nos
Origin: from 5194
, having
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
the harps
kithara (Greek #2788)
a lyre
KJV usage: harp.
Pronounce: kith-ar'-ah
Origin: of uncertain affinity
w of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Rev. 4:6• 6and before the throne as a sea of glass like crystal; and in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, four living creatures full of eyes before and behind: (Rev. 4:6)
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Isa. 4:4‑5•  (Isa. 4:4‑5)
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Rev. 13:15‑17• 15And it was given him to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause [that] as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
 16And he causeth all, the little and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free and the bond, that they should give them a mark on their right hand, or upon their forehead,
 17and that no one may be able to buy or sell, save he that hath the mark, the name of the beast, or the number of his name. (Rev. 13:15‑17)
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Rev. 14:2• 2And I heard a voice out of the heaven, as a voice of many waters and as a voice of loud thunder: and the voice which I heard {i}was{/i} as of harpers harping with their harps; (Rev. 14:2)

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Beast,
Fire,
Glass; Looking Glass,
God,
Image,
Sea of Glass

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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a sea.
Rev. 4:6• 6and before the throne as a sea of glass like crystal; and in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, four living creatures full of eyes before and behind: (Rev. 4:6)
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Rev. 21:18• 18And the building of its wall was jasper; and the city pure gold like pure glass. (Rev. 21:18)
mingled.
Isa. 4:4‑5•  (Isa. 4:4‑5)
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Matt. 3:11• 11{i}I indeed baptize you with water to repentance, but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not fit to bear; he shall baptize you with [the] Holy Spirit and fire;{/i} (Matt. 3:11)
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1 Peter 1:7• 7that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perisheth though proved by fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at [the] revelation of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:7)
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1 Peter 4:12• 12Beloved, be not surprised at the fire among you that cometh for your trial, as though a strange thing were happening to you; (1 Peter 4:12)
that had.
Rev. 11:11‑12• 11And after the three days and a half the spirit of life from God entered [into] them, and they stood upon their feet, and great fear fell upon those that beheld them.
 12And I heard a loud voice out of the heaven saying to them, Come up hither. And they went up to the heaven in the cloud; and their enemies beheld them. (Rev. 11:11‑12)
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Rev. 12:11• 11And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony; and they loved not their life unto death. (Rev. 12:11)
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Rev. 13:14‑18• 14and he deceiveth those that dwell on the earth because of the signs which it was given him to do before the beast, saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, who hath the wound of the sword and lived.
 15And it was given him to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause [that] as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.
 16And he causeth all, the little and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free and the bond, that they should give them a mark on their right hand, or upon their forehead,
 17and that no one may be able to buy or sell, save he that hath the mark, the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
 18Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is a man's number; and his number {i}is{/i} 666. (Rev. 13:14‑18)
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Rev. 14:1‑5• 1And I saw, and, behold, the Lamb standing upon the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty {i}and{/i} four thousand, having his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads.
 2And I heard a voice out of the heaven, as a voice of many waters and as a voice of loud thunder: and the voice which I heard {i}was{/i} as of harpers harping with their harps;
 3and they sing [as] a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders; and no one could learn the song but the hundred forty {i}and{/i} four thousand that were bought from the earth.
 4These are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins. These [are] they that follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were bought from among men, firstfruits to God and to the Lamb:
 5and in their mouth was found no falsehood; [for] they are blameless. (Rev. 14:1‑5)
stand.
Ezek. 22:30‑31•  (Ezek. 22:30‑31)
having.
Rev. 5:8• 8And when he took the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having each a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which is the prayers of the saints. (Rev. 5:8)
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Rev. 14:2• 2And I heard a voice out of the heaven, as a voice of many waters and as a voice of loud thunder: and the voice which I heard {i}was{/i} as of harpers harping with their harps; (Rev. 14:2)
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Rev. 19:1‑7• 1After these things I heard as a loud voice of a great multitude in the heaven, saying, Alleluia! the salvation, the glory and the power of our God:
 2for true and righteous {i}are{/i} his judgments; for he hath judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
 3And a second time they said, Alleluia! and her smoke riseth up unto the ages of the ages.
 4And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshipped God that sitteth on the throne, saying, Amen, Alleluia!
 5And a voice came forth out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, the little and the great.
 6And I heard as a voice of a great multitude, and as a voice of many waters, and as a voice of strong thunders, saying, Alleluia! for the Lord [our] God the Almighty hath reigned.
 7Let us be glad and rejoice and give the glory to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. (Rev. 19:1‑7)
• Its being of glass indicates a state of firm and settled purity. It was not that which was used to cleanse, but the image of purity that nothing can defile. (“Brief Exposition of Revelation 14” by A.J. Pollock)
• Now it was "a sea of glass mingled with fire;" showing plainly through what circumstances those connected with that sea had passed. They had experienced fiery tribulation, they had glorified God in the fires. (“Lectures on Revelation 15” by W. Kelly)
• They were persons who had been cleansed already; they had done with the present scene, and were now out of it all. (“Lectures on Revelation 15” by W. Kelly)
• Not only this, but they had "harps of God." That is, they are occupied with divine joy and praise, the contrast of all they had passed through. (“Lectures on Revelation 15” by W. Kelly)
• The sea of glass speaks of fixed holiness, a wonderful thing to contemplate. "Mingled with fire" speaks of the fiery trial through which they arrived at this state of blessedness. (“Lectures on Revelation 15” by W. Kelly)
• Sea of Glass: Fixed purity; washing of water by the word no longer needed. (“Revelation 15 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Mingled with Fire: Mark of the great fiery tribulation through which they had passed. (“Revelation 15 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Harps of God: Perfect joy and praise (See Rev. 14:2). (“Revelation 15 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And I saw as a glass sea, mingled with fire, and those that had gained the victory over the beast, and over its image, and over the number of its name, standing upon the glass sea, having harps of God.

W. Kelly Translation

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And I saw as a sea of glassa mingled with fire, and those that won the victory overb the beast, and over his imagec and over the number of his named, standing upone the sea of glass, having harpsf of God.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The word "glassy" in the RV is an error, whereas "of glass" of the KJV is correct, as in {vi 30775}{/vi}. It is the symbolic material in contrast with the sea of water in the temple: no longer the means of cleansing, but the sign of fixed purity. The misrendering destroys the doctrine, as far as it goes, and insinuates either mere sentiment or a false thought in lieu of the truth intended.
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"Them that come victorious from" in the RV is certainly more literal and pregnant like the Greek than "them that had gotten the victory over." It is the usual form of designating a class apart from time.
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T. R. adds "and over his mark," followed by the KJV, contrary to all the best authorities.
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See note to {vi 30926}{/vi}.
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Surely the marginal "upon" or the KJV "on" the glass sea is right, not the mere "by" of the RV. "On the shore" of the sea is a perversion, if the sea refer to the temple; and it would be hard to bring in the Red Sea among the allusions of chapter 4. And if the Red Sea be excluded there, the beauty of the same image here, with the characteristic difference of mingled with fire, would be lost by including the Red Sea in it. To my mind the intention was to show these later overcomers as distinct, not only from the twenty-four elders, but also from the earlier martyrs of chap. 6:9-11. If so, there is no reason from the imagery of chapter 4 in favour of "by," or "at," as against "on," any more than from {vi 101922}{/vi}.
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The addition of "the" to "harps of God" seems to have been the blunder of all the English versions from Wycliffe to the KJV. The error is probably from repeating the last syllable of the preceding word.