Revelation 12:10

Authorized King James Version

And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἤκουσα
I heard
to hear (in various senses)
#3
φωνὴν
voice
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
#4
μεγάλην
a loud
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#5
λέγουσαν
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
#6
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#7
τοῦ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
οὐρανῷ
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#9
Ἄρτι
Now
just now
#10
ἐγένετο
is come
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#11
τοῦ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
σωτηρία
salvation
rescue or safety (physically or morally)
#13
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
τοῦ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
δύναμις
strength
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
#16
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
τοῦ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
βασιλεία
the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#19
τοῦ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
θεοῦ
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#21
ἡμῶν
of our
of (or from) us
#22
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
τοῦ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
ἐξουσία
the power
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#25
τοῦ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
Χριστοῦ
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#27
αυτῶν
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
#28
ὅτι
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#29
κατἐβλήθη
is cast down
to throw down
#30
τοῦ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#31
κατήγορος
accused
against one in the assembly, i.e., a complainant at law; specially, satan
#32
τοῦ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#33
ἀδελφῶν
G80
brethren
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
#34
ἡμῶν
of our
of (or from) us
#35
τοῦ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#36
κατηγορῶν
the accuser
to be a plaintiff, i.e., to charge with some offence
#37
αυτῶν
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
#38
ἐνώπιον
before
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
#39
τοῦ
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#40
θεοῦ
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#41
ἡμῶν
of our
of (or from) us
#42
ἡμέρας
day
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#43
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#44
νυκτός
night
"night" (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 salvation encompasses justification, sanctification, and glorification in the ordo salutis 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 salvation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection