Revelation 18:14

Authorized King James Version

And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.

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
τὰ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
ὀπώρα
G3703
the fruits
properly, even-tide of the (summer) season (dog-days), i.e., (by implication) ripe fruit
#4
τὰ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἐπιθυμίας
G1939
lusted after
a longing (especially for what is forbidden)
#6
τὰ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
ψυχῆς
G5590
soul
breath, i.e., (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from g4151, wh
#8
σοῦ
G4675
that thy
of thee, thy
#9
ἀπῆλθεν
G565
are departed
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#10
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#11
σοῦ
G4675
that thy
of thee, thy
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
πάντα
G3956
all things
all, any, every, the whole
#14
τὰ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
λιπαρὰ
G3045
were dainty
fat, i.e., (figuratively) sumptuous
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
τὰ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
λαμπρὰ
G2986
goodly
radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)
#19
ἀπῆλθεν
G565
are departed
to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
#20
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#21
σοῦ
G4675
that thy
of thee, thy
#22
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
οὐκέτι
G3765
no more
not yet, no longer
#24
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#25
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#26
εὑρήσῃς
G2147
thou shalt find
to find (literally or figuratively)
#27
αὐτὰ
G846
them
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

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