Revelation 13:12

Authorized King James Version

And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἐξουσίαν

G1849

the power

privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

πρῶτον

G4413

of the first

foremost (in time, place, order or importance)

θηρίον

G2342

beast

a dangerous animal

πᾶσαν

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

ποιεῖ

G4160

causeth

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

ἐνώπιον

G1799

before

in the face of (literally or figuratively)

#10

αὐτοῦ

G846

him

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

#11

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#12

ποιεῖ

G4160

causeth

to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

#13

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

γῆν

G1093

the earth

soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

#15

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#16

τοὺς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#17

κατοικοῦντας

G2730

them which dwell

to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)

#18

ἐν

G1722

therein

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#19

αὐτοῦ

G846

him

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

ἵνα

G2443

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

#21

προσκυνήσωσιν

G4352

worship

to fawn or crouch to, i.e., (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)

#22

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#23

θηρίον

G2342

beast

a dangerous animal

#24

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#25

πρῶτον

G4413

of the first

foremost (in time, place, order or importance)

#26

οὗ

G3739

whose

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#27

ἐθεραπεύθη

G2323

was healed

to wait upon menially, i.e., (figuratively) to adore (god), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)

#28

ἡ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#29

πληγὴ

G4127

wound

a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity

#30

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#31

θανάτου

G2288

deadly

(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)

#32

αὐτοῦ

G846

him

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 hope and restoration theme central to Revelation. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of hope and restoration within biblical theology. 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

How does this verse's literary context within Revelation chapter 13 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about hope and restoration?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of the progressive revelation of God's purposes throughout Scripture, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?