2 Thessalonians 2:8
And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τότε
then
G5119
τότε
then
Strong's:
G5119
Word #:
2 of 21
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἄνομος
that Wicked
G459
ἄνομος
that Wicked
Strong's:
G459
Word #:
5 of 21
lawless, i.e., (negatively) not subject to (the jewish) law; (by implication, a gentile), or (positively) wicked
ὃν
whom
G3739
ὃν
whom
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
6 of 21
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κύριος
the Lord
G2962
κύριος
the Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
8 of 21
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πνεύματι
with the spirit
G4151
πνεύματι
with the spirit
Strong's:
G4151
Word #:
11 of 21
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
στόματος
mouth
G4750
στόματος
mouth
Strong's:
G4750
Word #:
13 of 21
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
αὐτοῦ
G846
αὐτοῦ
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
14 of 21
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καταργήσει
shall destroy
G2673
καταργήσει
shall destroy
Strong's:
G2673
Word #:
16 of 21
to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally or figuratively
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐπιφανείᾳ
with the brightness
G2015
ἐπιφανείᾳ
with the brightness
Strong's:
G2015
Word #:
18 of 21
a manifestation, i.e., (specially) the advent of christ (past or future)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
19 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
2 Thessalonians 2:3Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;Isaiah 11:4But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.Revelation 20:10And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.Revelation 19:15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.Titus 2:13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;Revelation 2:16Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.1 John 5:18We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.Hebrews 10:27But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.2 Timothy 4:8Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.2 Timothy 1:10But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
Historical Context
Revelation 19:11-21 provides parallel imagery: Christ returns as conquering King, speaking the word that slays His enemies. The beast and false prophet are cast into the lake of fire. Ancient Jewish expectation held that Messiah would destroy evil supernaturally, not through conventional warfare.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's effortless destruction of Antichrist comfort believers facing evil's apparent triumph?
- What does 'the spirit of his mouth' teach about the power of God's Word?
- How should the certainty of Christ's visible, victorious return shape your current priorities?
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Analysis & Commentary
And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming—then (after restraint removal) that Wicked (ho anomos, ὁ ἄνομος, 'the lawless one') is unveiled. But his reign is brief—the Lord shall consume (analōsei, ἀναλώσει, totally consume) him with the spirit of his mouth (pneumati tou stomatos autou, πνεύματι τοῦ στόματος αὐτοῦ).
This echoes Isaiah 11:4: Messiah slays the wicked with His breath. Destroy with the brightness of his coming (epiphaneia tēs parousias, ἐπιφανείᾳ τῆς παρουσίας, 'appearance of His arrival')—Christ's mere manifestation annihilates the Antichrist. No battle occurs; Jesus speaks and Satan's masterpiece collapses. The 'man of sin' meets the God-man and perishes instantly.