Revelation 21:5

Authorized King James Version

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

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
εἶπεν
G2036
said
to speak or say (by word or writing)
#3
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
καθήμενος
G2521
he that sat
and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
#5
ἐπὶ
G1909
upon
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#6
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
θρόνου,
G2362
the throne
a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
#8
Ἰδού,
G2400
Behold
used as imperative lo!
#9
καινὰ
G2537
new
new (especially in freshness; while g3501 is properly so with respect to age
#10
πάντα
G3956
all things
all, any, every, the whole
#11
ποιῶ
G4160
I make
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#12
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
λέγει
G3004
he said
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
#14
μοι,
G3427
unto me
to me
#15
Γράψον
G1125
Write
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#16
ὅτι
G3754
for
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#17
οὗτοι
G3778
these
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#18
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
λόγοι
G3056
words
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#20
ἀληθινοί
G228
true
truthful
#21
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
πιστοὶ
G4103
faithful
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
#23
εἰσιν
G1526
are
they are

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Revelation. The concept of faith reflects the ultimate establishment of divine rule over creation. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to apocalyptic literature revealing God's ultimate victory, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes pistis in Greek, encompassing both belief and faithfulness, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

Questions for Reflection