Revelation 19:15

Authorized King James Version

And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

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
ἐκ
G1537
out of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#3
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
στόματος
G4750
mouth
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
#5
αὐτὸς
G846
his
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
#6
ἐκπορεύεται
G1607
goeth
to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
#7
ῥομφαία
G4501
sword
a sabre, i.e., a long and broad cutlass (any weapon of the kind, literally or figuratively)
#8
ὀξεῖα
G3691
a sharp
keen; by analogy, rapid
#9
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#10
ἐν
G1722
with
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#11
αὐτὸς
G846
his
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
#12
πατάσσῃ
G3960
he should smite
to knock (gently or with a weapon or fatally)
#13
τὰ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ἔθνη
G1484
the nations
a race (as of the same habit), i.e., a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
αὐτὸς
G846
his
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
ποιμανεῖ
G4165
he shall rule
to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)
#18
αὐτὸς
G846
his
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
#19
ἐν
G1722
with
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#20
ῥάβδῳ
G4464
a rod
a stick or wand (as a cudgel, a cane or a baton of royalty)
#21
σιδηρᾷ
G4603
of iron
made of iron
#22
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
αὐτὸς
G846
his
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
#24
πατεῖ
G3961
he treadeth
to trample (literally or figuratively)
#25
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
ληνὸν
G3025
the winepress
a trough, i.e., wine-vat
#27
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
οἴνου
G3631
"wine" (literally or figuratively)
#29
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#30
θυμοῦ
G2372
of the fierceness
passion (as if breathing hard)
#31
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#32
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#33
ὀργῆς
G3709
wrath
properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e., (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implicati
#34
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#35
θεοῦ
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#36
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#37
παντοκράτορος
G3841
of Almighty
the all-ruling, i.e., god (as absolute and universal sovereign)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Revelation, this passage highlights kingdom of God through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Revelation.

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

Questions for Reflection