Revelation 19:3

Authorized King James Version

And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.

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
δεύτερον
G1208
again
(ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
#3
εἴρηκαν
G2046
they said
an alternate for g2036 in certain tenses; to utter, i.e., speak or say
#4
Ἁλληλουϊά·
G239
Alleluia
praise ye jah!, an adoring exclamation
#5
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
καπνὸς
G2586
smoke
smoke
#8
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
#9
ἀναβαίνει
G305
rose up
to go up (literally or figuratively)
#10
εἰς
G1519
for
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#11
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
αἰώνων
G165
and ever
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
#13
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
αἰώνων
G165
and ever
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)

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