Revelation 11:17

Authorized King James Version

Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
λέγοντες
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
#2
Εὐχαριστοῦμέν
G2168
We give
to be grateful, i.e., (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
#3
σοι
G4671
thee
to thee
#4
κύριε
G2962
O Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#5
τὴν
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
θεὸς
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#7
τὴν
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
παντοκράτωρ
G3841
Almighty
the all-ruling, i.e., god (as absolute and universal sovereign)
#9
τὴν
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ὢν
G5607
being
#11
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
τὴν
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἦν
G2258
wast
i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
τὴν
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἐρχόμενος,
G2064
art to come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#17
ὅτι
G3754
because
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#18
εἴληφας
G2983
thou hast taken to thee
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#19
τὴν
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
δύναμίν
G1411
power
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
#21
σου
G4675
thy
of thee, thy
#22
τὴν
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
μεγάλην
G3173
great
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#24
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#25
ἐβασίλευσας
G936
hast reigned
to rule (literally or figuratively)

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 sovereignty 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection