Revelation 12:6

Authorized King James Version

And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.

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
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
γυνὴ
G1135
the woman
a woman; specially, a wife
#4
ἔφυγεν
G5343
fled
to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish
#5
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#6
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ἔρημον
G2048
the wilderness
lonesome, i.e., (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, g5561 being implied)
#8
ὅπου
G3699
where
what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot
#9
ἔχει
G2192
she hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#10
τόπον
G5117
a 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
#11
ἡτοιμασμένον
G2090
prepared
to prepare
#12
ἀπὸ
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#13
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
θεοῦ
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#15
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#16
ἐκεῖ
G1563
there
there; by extension, thither
#17
τρέφωσιν
G5142
they should feed
but perhaps strengthened from the base of g5157 through the idea of convolution); properly, to stiffen, i.e., fatten (by implication, to cherish (with
#18
αὐτὴν
G846
her
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
#19
ἡμέρας
G2250
days
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
#20
χιλίας
G5507
a thousand
a thousand
#21
διακοσίας
G1250
two hundred
two hundred
#22
ἑξήκοντα
G1835
and threescore
sixty

Analysis

Within the broader context of Revelation, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Revelation.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within imperial persecution under Domitian's demand for emperor worship. The author writes to address persecuted Christians in Asia Minor facing pressure to compromise, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection