Revelation 11:15

Authorized King James Version

And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

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
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
ἕβδομος
G1442
the seventh
seventh
#4
ἄγγελος
G32
angel
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
#5
ἐσάλπισεν·
G4537
sounded
to trumpet, i.e., sound a blast (literally or figuratively)
#6
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
ἐγένοντο
G1096
are become
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#8
φωναὶ
G5456
voices
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
#9
μεγάλαι
G3173
great
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#10
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#11
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
οὐρανῷ
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#13
λέγουσαι,
G3004
saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#14
ἐγένοντο
G1096
are become
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#15
αἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
βασιλεῖαι
G932
The kingdoms
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#17
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
κόσμου
G2889
of this world
orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
#19
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
κυρίου
G2962
Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#21
ἡμῶν
G2257
the kingdoms of our
of (or from) us
#22
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#25
αὐτοῦ
G846
of his
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
βασιλεύσει
G936
he shall reign
to rule (literally or figuratively)
#28
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#29
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#30
αἰώνων
G165
and ever
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
#31
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#32
αἰώνων
G165
and ever
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)

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 kingdom relates to eschatology and the ultimate purpose of God's redemptive plan and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

Historical Context

The historical context of the Domitian persecution period (c. 95 CE) provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection