Revelation 11:13

Authorized King James Version

And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.

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
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#3
ἐκείνῃ
G1565
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#4
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ὥρᾳ
G5610
hour
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
#6
ἐγένοντο
G1096
was there
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#7
σεισμῷ
G4578
earthquake
a commotion, i.e., (of the air) a gale, (of the ground) an earthquake
#8
μέγας
G3173
a great
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
δέκατον
G1182
the tenth part
tenth
#12
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
πόλεως
G4172
of the city
a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
#14
ἔπεσεν
G4098
fell
to fall (literally or figuratively)
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἀπεκτάνθησαν
G615
were slain
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
#17
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#18
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
σεισμῷ
G4578
earthquake
a commotion, i.e., (of the air) a gale, (of the ground) an earthquake
#20
ὀνόματα
G3686
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#21
ἀνθρώπων
G444
of men
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#22
χιλιάδες
G5505
thousand
one thousand ("chiliad")
#23
ἑπτά
G2033
seven
seven
#24
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#25
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
λοιποὶ
G3062
the remnant
remaining ones
#27
ἔμφοβοι
G1719
affrighted
in fear, i.e., alarmed
#28
ἐγένοντο
G1096
was there
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#29
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#30
ἔδωκαν
G1325
gave
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#31
δόξαν
G1391
glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#32
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#33
θεῷ
G2316
to the God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#34
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#35
οὐρανοῦ
G3772
of heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)

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 glory 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 glory in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection