Revelation 19:10

Authorized King James Version

And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἔπεσον
I fell
to fall (literally or figuratively)
#3
ἔμπροσθεν
at
in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
#4
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ποδῶν
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#6
αὐτῷ
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
#7
προσκύνησον
to worship
to fawn or crouch to, i.e., (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
#8
αὐτῷ
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
#9
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
λέγει
he said
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#11
μοι
unto me
to me
#12
Ὅρα
See
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
#13
μή·
thou do it not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#14
σύνδουλός
fellowservant
a co-slave, i.e., servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine)
#15
σου
of thy
of thee, thy
#16
εἰμι
I am
i exist (used only when emphatic)
#17
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ἀδελφῶν
G80
brethren
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
#20
σου
of thy
of thee, thy
#21
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
ἐχόντων
that have
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#23
τὴν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
μαρτυρία
the testimony
evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
#25
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
Ἰησοῦ
of Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#27
τῷ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
θεῷ
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#29
προσκύνησον
to worship
to fawn or crouch to, i.e., (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
#30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#31
γὰρ
for
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#32
μαρτυρία
the testimony
evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
#33
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#34
Ἰησοῦ
of Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#35
ἐστιν
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#36
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#37
πνεῦμα
the spirit
a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
#38
τῆς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#39
προφητείας
of prophecy
prediction (scriptural or other)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Revelation. The concept of divine sovereignty 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 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

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection