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Revelation 19

Rev. 19:8 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
to her
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)
was granted
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
she should be arrayed
periballo (Greek #4016)
to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing)
KJV usage: array, cast about, clothe(-d me), put on.
Pronounce: per-ee-bal'-lo
Origin: from 4012 and 906
z in fine linen
bussinos (Greek #1039)
made of linen (neuter a linen cloth)
KJV usage: fine linen.
Pronounce: boos'-see-nos
Origin: from 1040
, clean
katharos (Greek #2513)
clean (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: clean, clear, pure.
Pronounce: kath-ar-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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
βwhite
lampros (Greek #2986)
radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)
KJV usage: bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white.
Pronounce: lam-pros'
Origin: from the same as 2985
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
the fine linen
bussinos (Greek #1039)
made of linen (neuter a linen cloth)
KJV usage: fine linen.
Pronounce: boos'-see-nos
Origin: from 1040
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
the righteousness
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
dikaioma (Greek #1345)
an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision
KJV usage: judgment, justification, ordinance, righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah'-yo-mah
Origin: from 1344
a of saints
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
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Rev. 3:4• 4But thou hast a few names in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy. (Rev. 3:4)
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Isa. 61:10•  (Isa. 61:10)
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or, bright,
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Psa. 132:9•  (Psa. 132:9)

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Linen,
Righteousness,
Saint

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Ministry on This Verse

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to her.
Rev. 3:4‑5,18• 4But thou hast a few names in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
 5He that overcometh, he shall be clothed in white garments; and I will in no wise blot out his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.
 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold purified by fire that thou mayest wax rich, and white garments that thou mayest be clothed and the shame of thy nakedness may not be manifested; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes that thou mayest see. (Rev. 3:4‑5,18)
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Psa. 45:13‑14•  (Psa. 45:13‑14)
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Isa. 61:10•  (Isa. 61:10)
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Ezek. 16:10•  (Ezek. 16:10)
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Matt. 22:12• 12and he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in here not having a marriage-garment? But he was speechless. (Matt. 22:12)
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Rom. 3:22• 22even God's righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ unto all, and upon all that believe. For there is no difference; (Rom. 3:22)
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Rom. 13:14• 14but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and take no forethought of the flesh with a view to lusts. (Rom. 13:14)
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Eph. 5:26‑27• 26that he might sanctify it, having cleansed [it] by the washing of water in [the] word,
 27that he might himself present to himself the assembly glorious, not having spot or wrinkle, or any of such things; but that it should be holy and blameless. (Eph. 5:26‑27)
white.
or, bright.
Matt. 17:2• 2{i}And he was transfigured before them. And his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light;{/i} (Matt. 17:2)
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Mark 9:3• 3and his garments became shining, exceeding white [as snow], such as fuller on earth could not white them. (Mark 9:3)
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Luke 24:4• 4And it came to pass, in their perplexity about it, that behold, two men stood by them in shining raiment. (Luke 24:4)
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Acts 1:10• 10And while they were gazing into heaven as he went on, behold two men stood by them in white garments (Acts 1:10)
the fine.
Rev. 7:13‑14• 13And one of the elders answered, saying to me, These that are clothed with white robes, who are they, and whence came they?
 14And I said to him, My lord, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they that come out of the great tribulation, and they washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. (Rev. 7:13‑14)
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Psa. 132:9•  (Psa. 132:9)
• To the Lamb's wife, to her it was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen. The fine linen is the righteousnesses of saints (verse 8). God does not forget the work of faith or labour of love. (“Notes on Revelation 19:1-9” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And it was given to her that she should be clothed in fine linen, bright and pure; for the fine linen is the righteousnessese of the saints.

JND Translation Notes

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Dikaioma. see Rom. 1.32. In Hebrew the plural of acts expressing a quality is used for the abstract quality itself. This may be the case, by analogy, here. See Ps. 11.7, where, in Hebrew, it is "righteousnesses," but it is actual, not imputed, righteousness.

W. Kelly Translation

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And to her it was granted that she should be clothed with fine linen bright [anda] pure: for the fine linen is the righteousnesses of the saints.

WK Translation Notes

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Some MSS. omit "and."