Revelation 16:17

Authorized King James Version

And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done.

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
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
ἕβδομος
G1442
the seventh
seventh
#4
ἄγγελος
G32
angel
compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
#5
ἐξέχεεν
G1632
poured out
to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow
#6
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
φιάλην
G5357
vial
a broad shallow cup ("phial")
#8
αὐτοῦ
G846
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
#9
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#10
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἀέρα
G109
the air
"air" (as naturally circumambient)
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ἐξῆλθεν
G1831
there came
to issue (literally or figuratively)
#14
φωνὴ
G5456
voice
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
#15
μεγάλη
G3173
a great
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#16
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#17
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
ναοῦ
G3485
the temple
a fane, shrine, temple
#19
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
οὐρανοῦ,
G3772
of heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#21
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#22
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
θρόνου
G2362
the throne
a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
#24
λέγουσα
G3004
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
#25
Γέγονεν
G1096
It is done
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

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 revelation 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection