Revelation 22:6

Authorized King James Version

And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

εἶπέν

G2036

he said

to speak or say (by word or writing)

μοι,

G3427

unto me

to me

Οὗτοι

G3778

These

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

οἱ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

λόγοι

G3056

sayings

something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a

πιστοὶ

G4103

are faithful

objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἀληθινοί

G228

true

truthful

#10

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#11

κύριος

G2962

the Lord

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

#12

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#13

θεὸς

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#14

τῶν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#15

ἁγίων

G40

of the holy

sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)

#16

προφητῶν

G4396

prophets

a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet

#17

ἀπέστειλεν

G649

sent

set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively

#18

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#19

ἄγγελον

G32

angel

compare g0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor

#20

αὐτοῦ

G846

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

#21

δεῖξαι

G1166

to shew

to show (literally or figuratively)

#22

τοῖς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#23

δούλοις

G1401

servants

a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)

#24

αὐτοῦ

G846

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

#25

ἃ

G3739

the things which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#26

δεῖ

G1163

must

also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)

#27

γενέσθαι

G1096

be done

to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

#28

ἐν

G1722

shortly

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#29

τάχει

G5034

a brief space (of time), i.e., (with g1722 prefixed) in haste

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 faith central to epistemology and the means by which humans receive divine revelation 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 faith. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Revelation chapter 22 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?