Revelation 20:11

Authorized King James Version

And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

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
εἶδον
G1492
I saw
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#3
θρόνον
G2362
throne
a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
#4
λευκὸν
G3022
white
white
#5
μέγαν
G3173
a great
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#6
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
καθήμενον
G2521
him that sat
and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
#9
ἐπ'
G1909
on
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#10
αὐτοῖς
G846
for them
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
οὗ
G3739
whose
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#12
ἀπὸ
G575
from
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#13
προσώπου
G4383
face
the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
#14
ἔφυγεν
G5343
fled away
to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish
#15
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
γῆ
G1093
the earth
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
#17
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
οὐρανός
G3772
the heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#20
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#21
τόπος
G5117
place
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
#22
οὐχ
G3756
no
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#23
εὑρέθη
G2147
there was found
to find (literally or figuratively)
#24
αὐτοῖς
G846
for them
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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Revelation, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. 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 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