Revelation 21:27

Authorized King James Version

And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.

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
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#3
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#4
εἰσέλθῃ
G1525
enter
to enter (literally or figuratively)
#5
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#6
αὐτὴν
G846
it
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
#7
πᾶν
G3956
any thing
all, any, every, the whole
#8
κοινοῦν,
G2840
that defileth
to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)
#9
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ποιοῦν
G4160
whatsoever worketh
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#11
βδέλυγμα
G946
abomination
a detestation, i.e., (specially) idolatry
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ψεῦδος
G5579
maketh a lie
a falsehood
#14
εἰ
G1487
if, whether, that, etc
#15
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#16
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
γεγραμμένοι
G1125
they which are written
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#18
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
τῷ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
βιβλίῳ
G975
book
a roll
#21
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#22
ζωῆς
G2222
of life
life (literally or figuratively)
#23
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
ἀρνίου
G721
the Lamb's
a lambkin

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 life 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 life. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection