Revelation 14:7

Authorized King James Version

Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
λέγοντα
Saying
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#2
ἐν
with
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#3
φωνῇ
voice
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
#4
μεγάλῃ,
a loud
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#5
Φοβήθητε
Fear
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
#6
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
θεὸν
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#8
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
δότε
give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#10
αὐτοῦ
of 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
#11
δόξαν
glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#12
ὅτι
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#13
ἦλθεν
is come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
ὥρα
the hour
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
#16
τῆς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
κρίσεως
judgment
decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
#18
αὐτοῦ
of 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
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
προσκυνήσατε
worship
to fawn or crouch to, i.e., (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
#21
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
ποιήσαντι
him that made
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#23
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
οὐρανὸν
heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#25
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#26
τὴν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
γῆν
earth
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
#28
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#29
θάλασσαν
the sea
the sea (genitive case or specially)
#30
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#31
πηγὰς
the fountains
a fount (literally or figuratively), i.e., source or supply (of water, blood, enjoyment) (not necessarily the original spring)
#32
ὑδάτων
of waters
water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively

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 glory 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

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