Revelation 2:21

Authorized King James Version

And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.

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
ἔδωκα
G1325
I gave
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#3
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
#4
χρόνον
G5550
space
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from g2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from g0165, which denotes a
#5
ἵνα
G2443
to
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#6
μετενόησεν
G3340
repent
to think differently or afterwards, i.e., reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
#7
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#8
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
πορνείας
G4202
fornication
harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry
#10
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
#11
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#13
μετενόησεν
G3340
repent
to think differently or afterwards, i.e., reconsider (morally, feel compunction)

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 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