Revelation 17:14

Authorized King James Version

These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὗτοι
G3778
These
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#2
μετ'
G3326
they that are with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#3
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἀρνίον
G721
the Lamb
a lambkin
#5
πολεμήσουσιν
G4170
shall make war
to be (engaged) in warfare, i.e., to battle (literally or figuratively)
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἀρνίον
G721
the Lamb
a lambkin
#9
νικήσει
G3528
shall overcome
to subdue (literally or figuratively)
#10
αὐτοῦ
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
#11
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#12
κυρίων
G2962
Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#13
κυρίων
G2962
Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#14
ἐστὶν
G2076
he is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
βασιλέων
G935
King
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
#17
βασιλέων
G935
King
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
#18
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
μετ'
G3326
they that are with
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
#21
αὐτοῦ
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
#22
κλητοὶ
G2822
are called
invited, i.e., appointed, or (specially), a saint
#23
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
ἐκλεκτοὶ
G1588
chosen
select; by implication, favorite
#25
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#26
πιστοί
G4103
faithful
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Revelation. The concept of faith 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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 faith. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection