Revelation 10:6

Authorized King James Version

And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ὤμοσεν

G3660

sware

to swear, i.e., take (or declare on) oath

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

τῷ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ζῶντι

G2198

him that liveth

to live (literally or figuratively)

εἰς

G1519

for

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τοὺς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

αἰώνων

G165

and ever

properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

αἰώνων

G165

and ever

properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)

#11

ὃς

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#12

ἔκτισεν

G2936

who created

to fabricate, i.e., found (form originally)

#13

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

οὐρανὸν

G3772

heaven

the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)

#15

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#16

τὰ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#17

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#18

αὐτῷ

G846

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

#19

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#20

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#21

γῆν

G1093

the earth

soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

#22

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#23

τὰ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#24

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#25

αὐτῇ

G846

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

#26

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#27

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#28

θάλασσαν

G2281

the sea

the sea (genitive case or specially)

#29

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#30

τὰ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#31

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#32

αὐτῇ

G846

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

#33

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#34

χρόνος

G5550

time

a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from g2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from g0165, which denotes a

#35

οὐκ

G3756

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#36

ἔσται

G2071

there should be

will be

#37

έτι·

G2089

longer

"yet," still (of time or degree)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Revelation. The concept of divine revelation reflects the ultimate establishment of divine rule over creation. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to apocalyptic literature revealing God's ultimate victory, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of Jewish apocalyptic literature using symbolic imagery to convey hope shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God within the theological tradition of Revelation Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?