Revelation 1:19

Authorized King James Version

Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
γράψον
G1125
Write
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#2
ἃ
G3739
the things which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#3
εἶδες
G1492
thou hast seen
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#4
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
ἃ
G3739
the things which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#6
εἰσὶν
G1526
are
they are
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ἃ
G3739
the things which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#9
μέλλει
G3195
shall
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
#10
γινέσθαι
G1096
be
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#11
μετὰ
G3326
hereafter
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#12
ταῦτα
G5023
these things

Analysis

This verse is part of John's apocalyptic vision of the glorified Christ. The symbolism connects to Old Testament prophetic tradition, particularly from Daniel and Ezekiel, while revealing Christ's divine nature and authority. The imagery of the things which contributes to the overall majestic portrayal.

Historical Context

Written during a time of imperial persecution under Domitian, this vision would have encouraged believers to remain faithful despite opposition. The apocalyptic imagery draws on Jewish prophetic traditions while speaking to the specific challenges faced by first-century Christians in Asia Minor.

Questions for Reflection