Revelation 6:7

Authorized King James Version

And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.

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
ὅτε
G3753
when
at which (thing) too, i.e., when
#3
ἤνοιξεν
G455
he had opened
to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
#4
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
σφραγῖδα
G4973
seal
a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or
#6
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
τετάρτου
G5067
of the fourth
fourth
#8
ἤκουσα
G191
I heard
to hear (in various senses)
#9
φωνὴν
G5456
the voice
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
#10
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
τετάρτου
G5067
of the fourth
fourth
#12
ζῴου
G2226
beast
a live thing, i.e., an animal
#13
λέγουσαν,
G3004
say
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
Ἔρχου
G2064
Come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#15
καὶ
G2532
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#16
βλέπε
G991
see
to look at (literally or figuratively)

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