Revelation 14:10

Authorized King James Version

The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:

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
αὐτοῦ
G846
The same
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
#3
πίεται
G4095
shall drink
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
#4
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#5
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
οἴνου
G3631
the wine
"wine" (literally or figuratively)
#7
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
θυμοῦ
G2372
of the wrath
passion (as if breathing hard)
#9
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#11
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
κεκερασμένου
G2767
is poured out
to mingle, i.e., (by implication) to pour out (for drinking)
#13
ἀκράτου
G194
without mixture
undiluted
#14
ἐν
G1722
into
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#15
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ποτηρίῳ
G4221
the cup
a drinking-vessel; by extension, the contents thereof, i.e., a cupful (draught); figuratively, a lot or fate
#17
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
ὀργῆς
G3709
indignation
properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e., (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implicati
#19
αὐτοῦ
G846
The same
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
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
βασανισθήσεται
G928
he shall be tormented
to torture
#22
ἐν
G1722
into
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#23
πυρὶ
G4442
fire
"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
#24
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#25
θείῳ
G2303
brimstone
sulphur
#26
ἐνώπιον
G1799
in the presence
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
#27
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
ἁγίων
G40
of the holy
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
#29
ἀγγέλων
G32
angels
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
#30
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#31
ἐνώπιον
G1799
in the presence
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
#32
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#33
ἀρνίου
G721
of the Lamb
a lambkin

Analysis

This verse develops the judgment and justice theme central to Revelation. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of judgment and justice within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within apocalyptic literature revealing God's ultimate victory to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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

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 judgment and justice 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