Revelation 13:6

Authorized King James Version

And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.

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
ἤνοιξεν
G455
he opened
to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
#3
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
στόμα
G4750
mouth
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
#5
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
#6
εἰς
G1519
in
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#7
βλασφημίαν
G988
blasphemy
vilification (especially against god)
#8
πρὸς
G4314
against
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#9
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
θεόν
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#11
βλασφημῆσαι
G987
to blaspheme
to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
#12
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ὄνομα
G3686
name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#14
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
σκηνὴν
G4633
tabernacle
a tent or cloth hut (literally or figuratively)
#18
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
#19
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#22
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
οὐρανῷ
G3772
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#24
σκηνοῦντας
G4637
them that dwell
to tent or encamp, i.e., (figuratively) to occupy (as a mansion) or (specially), to reside (as god did in the tabernacle of old, a symbol of protectio

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 divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine 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 divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection