Revelation 2:13

Authorized King James Version

I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Οἶδα
I know
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#2
τὰ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
ἔργα
works
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
#4
σου,
thy
of thee, thy
#5
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
ποῦ
where
as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
#7
κατοικεῖ
dwelleth
to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)
#8
ὅπου
even where
what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot
#9
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
θρόνος
seat
a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
#11
τοῦ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
Σατανᾶς
Satan
the accuser, i.e., the devil
#13
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
κρατεῖς
thou holdest fast
to use strength, i.e., seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
#15
τὸ
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ὄνομά
name
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
#17
μου
my
of me
#18
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
οὐκ
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#20
ἠρνήσω
denied
to contradict, i.e., disavow, reject, abnegate
#21
τὴν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
πίστιν
faith
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
#23
μου
my
of me
#24
καὶ
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#25
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#26
ταῖς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#27
ἡμέραις
those days
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#28
ἐν
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#29
ὃς
who
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#30
Ἀντιπᾶς
Antipas
antipas, a christian
#31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#32
μάρτυς
martyr
a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
#33
μου
my
of me
#34
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#35
πιστός
faithful
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
#36
ὃς
who
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#37
ἀπεκτάνθη
was slain
to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy
#38
παρ'
among
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#39
ὑμῖν
you
to (with or by) you
#40
ὅπου
even where
what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot
#41
κατοικεῖ
dwelleth
to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)
#42
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#43
Σατανᾶς
Satan
the accuser, i.e., the devil

Analysis

Within the broader context of Revelation, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of faith connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about faith, 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 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 faith in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection