Revelation 6:13

Authorized King James Version

And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

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
οἱ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
ἀστέρες
G792
the stars
a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
#4
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
οὐρανοῦ
G3772
of heaven
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
#6
ἔπεσαν
G4098
fell
to fall (literally or figuratively)
#7
εἰς
G1519
unto
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#8
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
γῆν
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)
#10
ὡς
G5613
even as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#11
συκῆ
G4808
a fig tree
a fig-tree
#12
βάλλει
G906
casteth
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
#13
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ὀλύνθους
G3653
untimely figs
an unripe (because out of season) fig
#15
αὐτῆς
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
#16
ὑπὸ
G5259
of
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#17
μεγάλου
G3173
a mighty
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
#18
ἀνέμου
G417
wind
wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
#19
σειομένη
G4579
when she is shaken
to rock (vibrate, properly, sideways or to and fro), i.e., (generally) to agitate (in any direction; cause to tremble); figuratively, to throw into a

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Revelation. The concept of divine revelation 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 careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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