Revelation 12:14

Authorized King James Version

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

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
ἐδόθησαν
G1325
were given
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#3
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
γυναικὶ
G1135
to the woman
a woman; specially, a wife
#5
δύο
G1417
two
"two"
#6
πτέρυγες
G4420
wings
a wing
#7
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἀετοῦ
G105
eagle
an eagle (from its wind-like flight)
#9
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
μεγάλου
G3173
of a great
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#11
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#12
πέτηται
G4072
she might fly
to fly
#13
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#14
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ἔρημον
G2048
the wilderness
lonesome, i.e., (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, g5561 being implied)
#16
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#17
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
τόπον
G5117
place
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
#19
αὐτῆς
G846
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
#20
ὅπου
G3699
where
what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot
#21
τρέφεται
G5142
she is nourished
but perhaps strengthened from the base of g5157 through the idea of convolution); properly, to stiffen, i.e., fatten (by implication, to cherish (with
#22
ἐκεῖ
G1563
for a time
there; by extension, thither
#23
καιροῦ
G2540
a time
an occasion, i.e., set or proper time
#24
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#25
καιροῦ
G2540
a time
an occasion, i.e., set or proper time
#26
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#27
ἥμισυ
G2255
half
(as noun) half
#28
καιροῦ
G2540
a time
an occasion, i.e., set or proper time
#29
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#30
προσώπου
G4383
the face
the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
#31
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#32
ὄφεως
G3789
of the serpent
a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially satan

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 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection