Revelation 15:8

Authorized King James Version

And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.

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
ἐγεμίσθη
G1072
was filled
to fill entirely
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ναὸν
G3485
the temple
a fane, shrine, temple
#5
καπνοῦ
G2586
with smoke
smoke
#6
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#7
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
δόξης
G1391
the glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#9
τοῦ
G3588
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
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#13
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
δυνάμεως
G1411
power
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
#15
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
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
οὐδεὶς
G3762
no man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#18
ἠδύνατο
G1410
was able
to be able or possible
#19
εἰσελθεῖν
G1525
to enter
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#20
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#21
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
ναὸν
G3485
the temple
a fane, shrine, temple
#23
ἄχρι
G891
till
(of time) until or (of place) up to
#24
τελεσθῶσιν
G5055
were fulfilled
to end, i.e., complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)
#25
αἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
ἑπτὰ
G2033
of the seven
seven
#27
πληγαὶ
G4127
plagues
a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity
#28
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#29
ἑπτὰ
G2033
of the seven
seven
#30
ἀγγέλων
G32
angels
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Revelation. The concept of glory reflects the ultimate establishment of divine rule over creation. 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 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