Revelation 16:9

Authorized King James Version

And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.

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
ἐκαυματίσθησαν
G2739
were scorched
to burn
#3
τὰς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἄνθρωποι
G444
men
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#5
καῦμα
G2738
heat
properly, a burn (concretely), but used (abstractly) of a glow
#6
μέγα
G3173
with great
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#7
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ἐβλασφήμησαν
G987
blasphemed
to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
#9
τὰς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
ὄνομα
G3686
the name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#11
τὰς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
θεοῦ
G2316
of God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#13
τὰς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ἔχοντος
G2192
hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#15
ἐξουσίαν
G1849
power
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o
#16
ἐπὶ
G1909
over
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#17
τὰς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
πληγὰς
G4127
plagues
a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity
#19
ταύτας
G3778
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#20
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#22
μετενόησαν
G3340
they repented
to think differently or afterwards, i.e., reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
#23
δοῦναι
G1325
to give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#24
αὐτῷ
G846
him
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
#25
δόξαν
G1391
glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Revelation, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of glory connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about glory, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Revelation.

Historical Context

The historical context of the Domitian persecution period (c. 95 CE) provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood glory. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection