Revelation 11:7

Authorized King James Version

And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.

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
ὅταν
G3752
when
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
#3
τελέσωσιν
G5055
they shall have finished
to end, i.e., complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)
#4
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
μαρτυρίαν
G3141
testimony
evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
#6
αὐτούς
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
#7
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
θηρίον
G2342
the beast
a dangerous animal
#9
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ἀναβαῖνον
G305
that ascendeth
to go up (literally or figuratively)
#11
ἐκ
G1537
out of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#12
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ἀβύσσου
G12
the bottomless pit
depthless, i.e., (specially) (infernal) "abyss"
#14
ποιήσει
G4160
shall make
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#15
πόλεμον
G4171
war
warfare (literally or figuratively; a single encounter or a series)
#16
μετ'
G3326
against
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#17
αὐτούς
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
#18
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
νικήσει
G3528
shall overcome
to subdue (literally or figuratively)
#20
αὐτούς
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
#21
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
ἀποκτενεῖ
G615
kill
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
#23
αὐτούς
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

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 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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection