Revelation 11:10

Authorized King James Version

And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
κατοικοῦντας
G2730
them that dwelt
to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)
#4
ἐπὶ
G1909
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#5
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
γῆς
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)
#7
χάρουσιν
G5463
shall rejoice
to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
#8
ἐπὶ
G1909
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#9
αὐτοῖς
G846
them
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
#10
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#11
εὐφρανθήσονται,
G2165
make merry
to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e., rejoice
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
δῶρα
G1435
gifts
a present; specially, a sacrifice
#14
πέμψουσιν
G3992
shall send
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ???? (as a stronger form of ????) refers rather to the objective point or <i>term
#15
ἀλλήλοις
G240
one to another
one another
#16
ὅτι
G3754
because
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#17
οὗτοι
G3778
these
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#18
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
δύο
G1417
two
"two"
#20
προφῆται
G4396
prophets
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
#21
ἐβασάνισαν
G928
tormented
to torture
#22
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
κατοικοῦντας
G2730
them that dwelt
to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)
#24
ἐπὶ
G1909
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#25
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
γῆς
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)

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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