Revelation 18:7

Authorized King James Version

How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ὅσα

G3745

How much

as (much, great, long, etc.) as

ἐδόξασεν

G1392

she hath glorified

to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)

ἑαυτὴν,

G1438

herself

(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἐστρηνίασεν

G4763

lived deliciously

to be luxurious

τοσοῦτον

G5118

so much

apparently from g3588 and g3739) and g3778 (including its variations); so vast as this, i.e., such (in quantity, amount, number of space)

δότε

G1325

give

to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)

αὐτῆς

G846

her

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

βασανισμὸν

G929

torment

torture

#10

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#11

πένθος

G3997

sorrow

grief

#12

ὅτι

G3754

for

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#13

ἐν

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#14

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#15

καρδίᾳ

G2588

heart

the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle

#16

αὐτῆς

G846

her

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

#17

λέγει

G3004

she saith

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

#18

Κάθημαι

G2521

I sit

and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside

#19

βασίλισσα

G938

a queen

#20

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#21

χήρα

G5503

widow

a widow (as lacking a husband), literally or figuratively

#22

οὐ

G3756

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#23

εἰμί

G1510

i exist (used only when emphatic)

#24

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#25

πένθος

G3997

sorrow

grief

#26

οὐ

G3756

the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not

#27

μὴ

G3361

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

#28

ἴδω

G1492

shall see

used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl

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

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?