Revelation 15:4

Authorized King James Version

Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τίς
G5101
Who
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#2
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#3
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#4
φοβηθῇ
G5399
fear
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
#5
σε,
G4571
thee
thee
#6
κύριε
G2962
O Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
δοξάσῃ
G1392
glorify
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
#9
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ὄνομά
G3686
name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#11
σου
G4675
thee
of thee, thy
#12
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#13
μόνος
G3441
thou only
remaining, i.e., sole or single; by implication, mere
#14
ὅσιος
G3741
art holy
properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from g2413, whic
#15
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#16
πάντα
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#17
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
ἔθνη
G1484
nations
a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
#19
ἥξουσιν
G2240
shall come
to arrive, i.e., be present (literally or figuratively)
#20
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
προσκυνήσουσιν
G4352
worship
to fawn or crouch to, i.e., (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
#22
ἐνώπιόν
G1799
before
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
#23
σου
G4675
thee
of thee, thy
#24
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#25
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
δικαιώματά
G1345
judgments
an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision
#27
σου
G4675
thee
of thee, thy
#28
ἐφανερώθησαν
G5319
are made manifest
to render apparent (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 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

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