Revelation 19:7

Authorized King James Version

Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
χαίρωμεν
G5463
Let us be glad
to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
#2
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#3
ἀγαλλιῶμεθα,
G21
rejoice
properly, to jump for joy, i.e., exult
#4
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
δῶμεν
G1325
give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#6
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
δόξαν
G1391
honour
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#8
αὐτοῦ
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
#9
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#10
ἦλθεν
G2064
is come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#11
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
γάμος
G1062
the marriage
nuptials
#13
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ἀρνίου
G721
of the Lamb
a lambkin
#15
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
γυνὴ
G1135
wife
a woman; specially, a wife
#18
αὐτοῦ
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
ἡτοίμασεν
G2090
hath made
to prepare
#20
ἑαυτήν
G1438
herself
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

Analysis

Within the broader context of Revelation, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection