Revelation 18:22

Authorized King James Version

And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;

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
φωνὴ
G5456
the sound
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
#3
κιθαρῳδῶν
G2790
of harpers
a lyre-singer(-player), i.e., harpist
#4
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
μουσικῶν
G3451
musicians
"musical", i.e., (as noun) a minstrel
#6
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
αὐλητῶν
G834
of pipers
a flute-player
#8
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
σαλπιστῶν
G4538
trumpeters
a trumpeter
#10
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#11
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#12
ἀκουσθῇ
G191
shall be heard
to hear (in various senses)
#13
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#14
σοὶ
G4671
thee
to thee
#15
ἔτι
G2089
any more
"yet," still (of time or degree)
#16
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
πάσης
G3956
of whatsoever
all, any, every, the whole
#18
τεχνίτης
G5079
craftsman
an artisan; figuratively, a founder (creator)
#19
πάσης
G3956
of whatsoever
all, any, every, the whole
#20
τέχνης
G5078
craft
art (as productive), i.e., (specially), a trade, or (generally) skill
#21
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#22
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#23
εὑρεθῇ
G2147
he be shall be found
to find (literally or figuratively)
#24
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#25
σοὶ
G4671
thee
to thee
#26
ἔτι
G2089
any more
"yet," still (of time or degree)
#27
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#28
φωνὴ
G5456
the sound
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
#29
μύλου
G3458
of a millstone
a "mill", i.e., (by implication), a grinder (millstone)
#30
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#31
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#32
ἀκουσθῇ
G191
shall be heard
to hear (in various senses)
#33
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#34
σοὶ
G4671
thee
to thee
#35
ἔτι
G2089
any more
"yet," still (of time or degree)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Revelation. The concept of divine revelation reflects the ultimate establishment of divine rule over creation. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to apocalyptic literature revealing God's ultimate victory, advancing the author's theological argument. 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