Revelation 3:10

Authorized King James Version

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅτι
G3754
Because
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#2
τηρήσω
G5083
thou hast kept
to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from g5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from g2892
#3
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
λόγον
G3056
the word
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#5
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ὑπομονῆς
G5281
patience
cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
#7
μου
G3450
of my
of me
#8
κἀγώ
G2504
I also
so also the dative case ????? <pronunciation strongs="kam-oy'"/>, and accusative case ???? <pronunciation strongs="kam-eh'"/> and (or also, even, etc.
#9
σε
G4571
thee
thee
#10
τηρήσω
G5083
thou hast kept
to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from g5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from g2892
#11
ἐκ
G1537
from
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#12
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
ὥρας
G5610
the hour
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
#14
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
πειρασμοῦ
G3986
of temptation
a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity
#16
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
μελλούσης
G3195
shall come
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
#18
ἔρχεσθαι
G2064
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#19
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
#20
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
οἰκουμένης
G3625
the world
land, i.e., the (terrene part of the) globe; specially, the roman empire
#22
ὅλης
G3650
all
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
#23
πειράσαι
G3985
to try
to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
#24
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
κατοικοῦντας
G2730
them that dwell
to house permanently, i.e., reside (literally or figuratively)
#26
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
#27
τῆς
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
γῆς
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)

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 divine revelation 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 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