Revelation 22:15

Authorized King James Version

For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἔξω
G1854
without
out(-side) (of doors), literally or figuratively
#2
δὲ
G1161
For
but, and, etc
#3
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
κύνες
G2965
are dogs
a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively)
#5
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#6
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
φάρμακοι
G5333
sorcerers
magician
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
πόρνοι
G4205
whoremongers
a (male) prostitute (as venal), i.e., (by analogy) a debauchee (libertine)
#11
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
φονεῖς
G5406
murderers
a murderer (always of criminal (or at least intentional) homicide; which g0443 does not necessarily imply; while g4607 is a special term for a public
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
εἰδωλολάτραι
G1496
idolaters
an image- (servant or) worshipper (literally or figuratively)
#17
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
πᾶς
G3956
whosoever
all, any, every, the whole
#19
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
φιλῶν
G5368
loveth
to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e., have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling;
#21
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#22
ποιῶν
G4160
maketh
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#23
ψεῦδος
G5579
a lie
a falsehood

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 love fundamental to theology proper, revealing God's essential nature and character 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 love. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection